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"Putting architects in control will not solve the building safety crisis"

Deezen

Following the Grenfell Tower inquiry, architects must face up to their responsibility for Britain's building safety crisis instead of blaming contracts that lessen their influence, writes Peter Apps. It may not make national headlines anymore, but Britain is experiencing an ongoing building safety crisis. Take Grenfell Tower.

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The Architect’s Standard of Care

SW Oregon Architect

Generally, the courts hold architects like me, who stamp and sign construction contract documents, to a higher standard of care compared to others who don’t have this responsibility. This entails ensuring their designs comply with these standards to promote safety, accessibility, and environmental sustainability.

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Morphosis completes terracotta-clad Orange County Museum of Art

Deezen

General contractor: Clark Construction Group. Structural engineer: John A. MEP engineer & sustainability: Buro Happold. Civil engineer: KPFF. Fire life safety engineers: Simpons Gumpertz & Heger. Acoustics engineer: Newson Brown Acoustics. Geotechnical engineer: Leighton Consulting.

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Meet the Team: Who Works with an Architect on a Design Project?

DesignScape Architects

From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect. With in-depth building codes knowledge and detailed calculations, your team of engineers can determine if your building is strong enough to uphold all relevant standards.

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Event: Chicago Build 2022

Bustler

Attended by 1000's of visitors from contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers, government, realtors, construction prof's and more! Chicago Build 2022 features 2 unmissable days of content (300+ Speakers and Workshops); an Expo; Networking; Women in Construction; Meet the Buyer and a Festival of Construction.

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One Za’abeel by Nikken Sekkei

aasarchitecture

THE LINK also augments structural safety through its connecting function with the two towers on either side. Photo Courtesy of One Za’abeel THE LINK adopts a robust outer tubular structure; major steel components are organized in a diagrid pattern across four faces, curbing torsion and deformation, and enabling a vast, column-free interior.

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Behavioral Health Teaching Facility by SRG

aasarchitecture

The design will maximize access to daylight and views while assuring patient privacy, dignity, and safety. Recognizing that the new building is an expansion of the existing hospital, attention to scale, articulation, openness, and warmth will reinforce the vision for a new standard of behavioral health care. Image © SRG.