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LAVA Unveils Winged Design for Kuwait’s Pavilion at World Expo Osaka 2025

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Designed by architectural firm LAVA (Laboratory for Visionary Architecture) , the temporary structure is envisioned as a “Visionary Lighthouse” representing Kuwait’s embrace of Arab cultures, arts, and social works.

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Secrets of a structural engineer

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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. Below is a summary of the presentation “Secrets of a Structural Engineer” that I gave to the students.

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

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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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The Benefits of Hiring Professional Home Addition Contractors

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Working with experienced home addition contractors will help you realize your vision while ensuring the job is finished on schedule, within your budget, and to your pleasure. source: pinterest.com In addition to their knowledge and expertise, professional home addition contractors bring efficiency and organization to your project.

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BIG unveils spiral-shaped modular housing development in Aarhus

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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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4 Ways Contractors Can Upgrade Their Building And Construction Skills

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Whether it’s about building real estate property, a wooden structure, a dam, or other structures, the construction industry is there to handle these projects. However, if the contractors want to get the most out of their jobs, they must boost their building and construction skills to give their careers more leverage.

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BIM at LOD400: Why Level of Development 400 matters for design and virtual construction

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Stephen Blumenbaum, PE, SE, Walter P Moore Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners AEC Tech BIM and Information Technology Building Tech Structural Materials Steel Buildings Today’s fast-paced world of design and construction is fractured.