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Secrets of a structural engineer

BD+C

Secrets of a structural engineer 0 dbarista Fri, 09/08/2023 - 11:54 Engineers Walter P Moore's Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA, offers tips and takeaways for young—and veteran—structural engineers in the AEC industry.

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Developer Fabrix employs urban mining to cut carbon footprint in its projects

Archinect

But at One Broadgate, the steel beams that once framed the London headquarters of inter-dealer broker TP Icap Plc will instead be salvaged from the site and recycled by developer Fabrix. Chief Executive Officer Clive Nichol says the example proves it’s possible to “apply the circular economy to structural elements of buildings.”

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BIG unveils spiral-shaped modular housing development in Aarhus

Deezen

Architecture studio BIG has completed six curved housing blocks that combine to form a spiral shape at the Sneglehusene development near Aarhus , Denmark. BIG has unveiled the spiral-shaped Sneglehusene housing development in Aarhus. The concrete structure is exposed in the ceilings. The blocks step down to create terraces.

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Drywalls are setting new standards in hotel design & construction: Mr. Anil Zadoo, AJMS Engineers Private Limited (Interior contractors in Delhi)

Building and Interiors

When cities expand rapidly, this dynamic, fluid, and often even unplanned development can result in urban sprawl. As a result, urban planners, architects, and contractors are looking for alternatives that are lightweight and allow buildings to rise taller while saving structural costs. About AJMS Engineers Private Limited.

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"Shifting shades" of rammed earth define Thai community building by Suphasidh Architects

Deezen

It has an exposed structure of reinforced concrete and rammed earth, designed by Suphasidh Architects to demonstrate the potential of traditional construction techniques, which it said are at risk of being "disregarded" in new developments. For more examples, see Dezeen's recent round-up of rammed-earth buildings from around the world.

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dMFK Architects restores CFA Voysey's Arts and Crafts factory to its "former glory"

Deezen

The studio renovated the Grade-II listed building – the only factory designed by the architect – into a "premium workspace" for property developer Dorrington. It will be occupied by wallpaper company Sanderson Design Group , which originally commissioned the building as an extension to its main factory more than a century ago.

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Snøhetta includes wooden oculus for Norwegian-American museum extension in Iowa

Deezen

The project includes the addition of a gallery and office building, as well as the further development of the museum's outdoor greenspace. The structure was built using a mass-timber frame fabricated in Minnesota, while locally sourced brick and concrete were used throughout the rest of building.