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Resonate | Concert Hall

ArchiDiaries

There are about 3800 ghost towns in America due to westward expansion, mining and industrialization between 1880-1940 and about 50 well-planned abandoned ghost towns in China, followed by other countries with abandoned historic towns. Minimum requisite submission are sheets/boards + Cover image containing: Site plan. Area: 1339 sq.m.

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Insights: What do different engineers do, and when do I hire one?

Matt Fajkus Architecture

In this article, Zahid brings his unique perspective to bear, as he has a degree in Architectural Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin (as a former student of mine), and a degree in Architecture from Cornell University. View fullsize. View fullsize.

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Life of an Architect – Best of 2014

Life of an Architect

The soil in my area of practice tends to be expansive because it contains a healthy dose of clay, which expands and contracts as moisture enters the equation. Remove water due to hot and dry conditions, and the soil contracts. Add water, through rain and irrigation, and the soil expands. Why the change of heart?

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Almost 40 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm

EntreArchitect

The series of presentations started with a local Architect and good friend of mine, Mike Anderson, who started his practice Abstract Architecture about 3 years ago. The basic goal of a contract is to set expectations, build relationships, be fair, and protect your interests. Determine your contracts based on the client.

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Top 5 Reasons to work in a Large Architectural Firm | Life of an.

Life of an Architect

All of the project team will be exposed to learning about the site, which in turn will educate everyone about the city, roads, people movement, scale of the built environment, transportation systems, grain of the city, attractions, cultural centers, political aims, development and so on. ” Your is a possessive word.

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Pier and Beam Foundations - KHouse Progress | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

The soil in my area of practice tends to be expansive because it contains a healthy dose of clay, which expands and contracts as moisture enters the equation. Remove water due to hot and dry conditions, and the soil contracts. We even met the owner on site and walked the concrete pour with him and explained what was happening.

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30 Best Architecture Firms in New York, NY

Architizer

The firm’s research trajectories often focus on mining materials and ideas from contexts that are most ‘accessible’, both physically and conceptually. Mori’s intelligent approach to ecologically sensitive siting strategies, historical context and innovative use of materials reflects a creative integration of design and technology.