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How to properly assess structural wind damage

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How to properly assess structural wind damage 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 16:17 Engineers Properly assessing wind damage can identify vulnerabilities in a building's design or construction, which could lead to future damage or loss, writes Matt Wagner, SE, Principal and Managing Director with Walter P Moore.

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Education Above All Foundation to place 27 tents by Zaha Hadid Architects

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Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, and its human and social legacy programme, Generation Amazing Foundation, announced that 27 tents, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) to serve and support displaced populations. Photo © Luke Hayes. Photo © Luke Hayes. Photo © Luke Hayes.

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Bofill Foundation Headquarters, Barcelona, Spain

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This approach allowed the essence of the building’s character to emerge, highlighting its original structure. An example of this strategy are the brick walls and wooden beams, which have been reinforced structurally with steel additions painted dark grey.

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Forge Craft uses "hammock" approach to create outdoor space for transitional apartments

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Called Zilker Studios, the structure includes 110 affordable apartments operated by local housing organisation Foundation Communities. Strategic window sizes were used to help make the building energy-efficient Beyond helping to finance the project, Foundation Communities has pledged to pay the energy bills for the building.

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It’s Your Average Off-Grid Shipping Container Home—Just Set on a Tall Metal Tower

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When Mark Derenthal couldn’t find an architect or builder to take on his ambitious concept, he worked directly with an engineer to create the treetop retreat. This structure was to be very strong, be as fire resistant as possible and require as little long term exterior maintenance as possible. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Why Should I Hire a Steel Reinforcement Contractor For My Project?

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If you’re considering hiring a steel reinforcement contractor for your project, first, you need to understand what is involved in the industry. Remember, steel reinforcement isn’t just for skyscrapers and large commercial buildings; it is used in all types of structures to strengthen concrete infrastructure. Source: wp.com.

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Woo Architects reveals demountable UK Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka

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London studio Woo Architects will employ the principles of a circular economy for its design of the UK Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka , which will have a reversible gridded structure. It is being designed by Woo Architects alongside Japanese contractor ES Global, which has said the modular structure will also enable rapid construction.