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Turkish authorities arrest contractors connected to buildings flattened by earthquake

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Turkey's vice-president Fuat Oktay said 131 contractors, architects and engineers linked to collapsed buildings have been identified following the tragic quakes, which struck parts of Turkey and Syria on 6 February. The contractor told prosecutors he did not know why it had collapsed, Reuters reported. "We

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Montana makes history as the first U.S. state to approve 3D printed alternatives to concrete walls

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The state’s building code regulators recently voted to approve local contractor Tim Stark’s request to 3D print walls as an equal replacement for either CMUs or standard cored concrete blocks. Related Feature on Archinect: Does 3D Printed Architecture Have Real Potential?

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The Architect’s Standard of Care

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By stamping and signing our drawings and specifications, I am certifying that those documents comply with applicable codes, regulations, and professional standards. This includes having a solid understanding of architectural design principles, building codes, regulations, construction techniques, and industry standards.

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BD+C exclusive research: What building owners want from AEC firms

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A familiar, if time-worn, cliché depicts owner-developers as cost obsessed and hostile to regulations, genuflecting at the altar of value engineering and choosing architects, engineers, and contractors on their track records for delivering projects within budgets so tight they squeak.

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Lemay redesigns open-air theatre in Montreal’s La Fontaine Park

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Project credits: Architecture: Lemay Landscape architecture: Lemay Mechanical and electrical engineering: Bouthillette Parizeau Structural engineering: Calculatec Inc.

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KAAN Architecten is designing Poort van de Prijkels

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To create a distinctive entrance for this flourishing estate, KAAN Architecten has joined a consortium led by developer Steenoven and contractor Alheembouw, along with DENC-studio, DELVA Landscape Architects and artist Paul de Kort. Image © KAAN Architecten Solar control glazing is employed to regulate heat gain and optimize natural light.

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PAT completes off-grid Kenyan holiday home with raised bedrooms

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Recycled timber clads the bathroom blocks Cast concrete provides flooring, intended to help regulate temperatures in the bedrooms. The use of steel led to "fewer columns, extended spans, enhanced spatial flexibility, and resolved concerns about fungi and termites" according to the architects.

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