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Chinese spec 'world's fastest' elevators for supertall project

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Supertall buildings call for creative vertical transportation strategies. division have annouced that they will build and install 95 elevators—including two that the manufacturer labels as the "world''s fastest"—for the Kohn Pedersen Fox -designed Guangzhou CTF Finance Center, which will be 530 meters (1,738 feet) tall. Hitachi Ltd.

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First Look: SOM's design for All Aboard Florida Fort Lauderdale rail station

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At least, that''s the plan for All Aboard Florida , the country''s only privately owned, operated, and financed railway project. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Building Team Transit Facilities Transportation & Parking Facilities' Body Image: read more.

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Behind The Design 004: Titan Two by F9 Productions

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Front Range Structural Engineering. Self financed. With contractor? The railings on the sky deck had to fold-down in order to limit the height when transporting the structure on roads. Project Name. Project Location. Longmont, Colorado. F9 Productions. Architect’s Name. Alex Gore and Lance Cayko. Consultants. 703 3rd Ave.

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HOK Architects: Architecture Office News

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Under Hellmuth’s guidance, HOK earned recognition as one of Time Magazine’s most influential companies and consistently ranked among the world’s largest and greenest architecture/engineering firms. They bring complementary skill sets and extensive experience to their new roles.

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Could Coworking Be Your Business Development Secret Weapon?

EntreArchitect

But welcoming a contractor or engineer that I’m counting on for high-level referrals into my house does not portray the kind of professionalism I’m going for. Really I was renting a small conference room from a larger engineering firm. hours of transportation time and probably about 15 minutes spent setting up the meetings.

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University of Arkansas Community Design Center Proposes Downtown Housing Regeneration Scheme

Architizer

Missing middle housing is not unfamiliar to the small-scale residential contractor. Developer input was certainly helpful in understanding market tolerance and financing metrics, which shape much of what gets built in everyday environments. Landscape Architects, Civil/Ecological Engineers: Ecological Design Group, Inc.

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Woodlawn Residential and Dining Commons, Chicago University

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The dense urban location offers easy access to public transportation and reduces car dependency. Abundant bike parking supports alternative transportation options. . • Bird-safe glass with ceramic-fritting helps prevent bird collisions at areas of the building near vegetation and at curtain wall areas. •