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Australia bans engineered stone due to silicosis risk

Deezen

Australia has become the first country in the world to ban engineered stone, following rising cases of silicosis among workers who handle the material. The ban targets engineered stone, also known as agglomerated stone – a type of material made by mixing crushed stone with a resin binder. "The

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Gehry Partners references icebergs and Hollywood for Warner Bros building

Deezen

Warner Bros contracted international architecture studio NBBJ for the interior fit-outs. Photovoltaic panels are installed on the roof. Structural consultant: Englekirk Civil engineer: Psomas Elevator consultant: HKA Elevator Consulting, Inc. These are complete with paths that meander through groves of mature trees and shrubs.

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Method Architecture outfits its Houston office with vibrant mural

Deezen

Light grey flower-like acoustic baffles hang from the ceiling "This feature piece of artwork helps set the tone for the remainder of the office including bold colors, geometric patterns and shapes and a secondary mural designed and installed by Maldanado featuring drip paint in mirroring colorways located at the back of the office," the team said.

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This Los Angeles ADU Builder Says It Can Add a Home to Your Backyard in Nine Months

Dwell

Prefab company Cover offers turnkey projects by handling permitting, installation, and everything in between. We’re using software to streamline the design, engineering, and permitting process, and we’re building homes on a production line more like how cars are made."

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Bayside brilliance: Unveiling an architectural marvel in Middle Park

Habitus Living

Situated within 100 metres of the water’s edge, on the fringe of a heritage precinct, “Harold” is a spectacular residence in Middle Park, Victoria that has been given new life by a skyward extension and reconfiguration by local architecture firm Coy Yiontis and built by CBD Contracting Group.

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What to Look for in a Lift Elevator Provider

Architecture Ideas

If you’re considering a home lift or elevator, it’s important to find the best lift elevator provider to help you install and maintain it. If it isn’t installed and maintained correctly, you are putting yourself and your family or guests at risk. . Whether the cost of repairs are included in the contract. Are They Compliant?

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MDF board: All you need to know about this engineered wood product

Building and Interiors

Stable dimensions that will not expand or contract unlike natural wood. Image Source: Civil Engineering Discoveries. Image Source: Civil Engineering Discoveries. If manufactured and installed correctly and with precision, MDF Boards are one of the best composite wood products on the market. Dense, flat, and stiff.