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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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Essential Factors to Consider When Choosing a Roofing Contractor

Architecture Ideas

Are you searching for a roofing contractor for your home improvement project? Choosing the right roofing contractor is the only way to protect your home, family, and valuable for a long time. Here are the essential factors you must consider when choosing a roofing contractor.

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Navigating Legalities in Home Improvements

The Architecture Designs

These aren’t mere formalities but essential guidelines for safety and legal compliance. The temptation to save money with unlicensed contractors can backfire spectacularly. Contract Clarity and Insurance Insights source: blog.studybahasainggris.com When it comes to contracts, ambiguity is your enemy.

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Basement Foundation Repair: How to Protect Your Home’s Foundation Beforehand? 

The Architecture Designs

Any issues in the basement department can result from something minor or have significant consequences for the whole structure. Over time, it can lead to significant basement foundation issues like erosion, weakening foundation, and even affecting the house’s structural integrity.

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Morphosis completes terracotta-clad Orange County Museum of Art

Deezen

Los Angeles-based Morphosis , which was founded by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect Thom Mayne, designed the structure to have a "gradient of architectural intensity, from complex forms at the museum's entry to rectilinear and flexible forms within the galleries". General contractor: Clark Construction Group.

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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. Structural engineers Everything from the weight of materials to the structure of the building will be taken into account by the structural engineer.

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One Za’abeel by Nikken Sekkei

aasarchitecture

Structural Plan of the Two Towers and THE LINK In the tower section, a steel-and-concrete composite structure minimizes column dimensions and optimizes floor space. THE LINK also augments structural safety through its connecting function with the two towers on either side.