BD+C

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The report is the latest in USGBC’s popular LEED in Motion series designed to equip readers with the insight and knowledge to understand LEED and to make the case for sustainable building practices worldwide.

Estimating 85

Estimating Contractor Sustainability Renovation 85

The Architecture Designs

JUNE 5, 2023

Reimagining California Homes To truly reimagine California homes, homeowners and architects are embracing innovative approaches that blend modern design elements with the state’s natural beauty and sustainability goals.

Remodeling 59

Remodeling Home Art Contractor 59

Dwell

APRIL 9, 2024

Sixty five years after his death, Frank Lloyd Wright has sustained quite the fan club. America’s most famous architect inspires legions of fans. But taking on one of his projects is a big, big commitment.

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Restoration Home IT Estimating 129

Deezen

JUNE 5, 2024

Project credits: Project Team: Tom Kundig, Kirsten Ring Murray, Steven Rainville, Kimberly Shoemake-Medlock, John Hallock, Christopher Hall, Kailin Wang, Ana Brainerd, Betty Huang, Evan Harlan, Erik Gunderson, Amir Ghazanfari, Laura Sinn and Alexis Burson Nichol, Vikram Sami, Sarah Muchow, Margaret Undine, Kinsey Johnson, Jane Devine, Developer: New (..)

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Glass Building Civil Engineering Engineering 121

SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 30, 2022

have in store for interested design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Fortis Construction is the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) A key aspect of the bond projects is LCC’s commitment to fulfilling the goals of its Community Benefits Agreement. Atkins Dame, Inc.

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Project Contractor Safety Renovation 220

DesignScape Architects

APRIL 17, 2023

From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect. The primary role of any quantity surveyor is to manage a construction project’s costs and ensure the project is completed within the estimated budget.

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Project Estimating Architect Structural Engineering 52

Community Architect

JUNE 10, 2021

What are the materials we commonly use to build, how are they made, where do they come from and how sustainable are they? To find the right balance between quantity and strength is a optimization task between structural engineers and sustainability consultants and architects. Hardly a sustainable practice.

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Sustainability Construction Construction Building 52

Deezen

MARCH 20, 2023

On the other, UN-Habitat estimates that 3 billion people need adequate housing by 2030, with demand for 96,000 new homes every day (that's more than one per second), giving us a clear moral responsibility to build to improve people's lives. Mass timber has risen from this debate as the go-to material for more sustainable design.

Materials 96

Materials Estimating Sustainability Environment 96

The Arch Insider

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Clients, contractors, authorities, and project managers would always be after you for drawings, details, documents, and whatnot! Effective Communicator: To persuade a potential client and to explain the project’s design, estimate, and purpose, it is vital for an architect to have good communication skills.

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Building Architect Estimating Client 52

The Arch Insider

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Clients, contractors, authorities, and project managers would always be after you for drawings, details, documents, and whatnot! Effective Communicator: To persuade a potential client and to explain the project’s design, estimate, and purpose, it is vital for an architect to have good communication skills.

Building 52

Building Architect Estimating Client 52

aasarchitecture

MAY 16, 2024

Sustainability: Provide new revenue opportunities to ensure the new museum is sustainable into the future and reduce operational costs by improving building infrastructure. Design for Change The museum’s sustainable design principles also contribute to its resilience against environmental change.

Education 52

Education Sustainability Art Consulting 52

BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem It's going to take the efforts of government and the private sector to mitigate the climate-damaging problem of embodied carbon, says this building sustainability expert, Brent Trenga.

Construction 52

Construction Construction Government Manufacturing 52

Dwell

MARCH 25, 2024

I think the work that Elizabeth and Ethan are doing is actually really important in terms of sustainability and the future of housing. Betsy Sweeny worked as her own contractor and designer for the restoration of the West Virginia Victorian home she bought for $18,500 through Cheap Old Houses. Reid says. "I

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Housing Restoration Renovation Home 124

The Architecture Designs

JULY 20, 2023

For this reason, estimating the price before embarking on the project is wise. Size And Pitch of The Roof The dimensions and steepness of your roof are essential when estimating replacement costs. If your roof has sustained significant damage, it may require additional repairs before the replacement can proceed.

Roofing 40

Roofing Estimating Insurance Contractor 40

Deezen

OCTOBER 11, 2022

General contractor: Clark Construction Group. MEP engineer & sustainability: Buro Happold. Cost estimator: Dharam Consulting. Architect: Morphosis. Structural engineer: John A. Martin & Associates. Civil engineer: KPFF. 3Lighting designer: Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design & TM Light.

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Art Civil Engineering Contract Engineering 119

Architizer

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

How important was sustainability as a design criteria as you worked on this project? . A project slated for LEED Gold, sustainability was central to its design criteria and was systemically part of the review process. © John Horner. What key lesson did you learn in the process of conceiving the project? Products and Materials.

Consulting 71

Consulting Civil Engineering Roofing Engineering 71

Design Thoughts Architects

JUNE 21, 2023

Homeowners struggle to translate their ideas into practical designs and face communication hurdles with architects and contractors due to a lack of clarity and visualization. Every professional involved, from contractors to interior designers, is pivotal in bringing your vision to life.

Construction 52

Construction Construction Home Permits 52

BD+C

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Wal-Mart loses an estimated $12-18 billion in profits per year due to theft. Between theft and violent crime in retail environments, it remains to be seen just how much loss retailers can sustain before finally concluding, enough is enough. Famously, the brand has seen success in some areas partnering with local law enforcement.

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Development Developer Safety Estimating 59

BD+C

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The IRE will showcase new and innovative products from more than 500 exhibitors from around the world, including Owens Corning, Polyglass, TennSmith and Tesla, aimed at addressing the growing industry, now estimated at $56.7 The Associated Builders and Contractors reports scarcity of more than 650,000 construction professionals.

Roofing 52

Roofing Remodeling Exterior Recruitment 52

Deezen

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The architecture practice used its own carbon tool named FCBS Carbon at early design stages to help estimate and limit the whole-life carbon emissions of the scheme. The project is part of the college's plan to provide sustainable living for its students. Main contractor: Gilbert Ash. Structural engineer: Smith and Wallwork.

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Students Housing Structural Engineering Foundation 83

Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Contractor: Dimeo Construction. Cost estimator: Dharam Consulting. Sustainability: Transsolar. Project credits: Design architect: Diller Scofidio + Renfro, (Partner-in-Charge: Charles Renfro). Executive architect: Perry Dean Rogers. Acoustics & audio/visual: Jaffe Holden. Civil engineer: Nitsch Engineering.

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Art Students Consulting Civil Engineering 105

The Architecture Designs

APRIL 16, 2024

But while it’s easy to get caught up in the endless phone calls, blueprints, and meetings with contractors, it’s also easy to forget one important little detail: you have to notify your insurance company of any major alterations to your home. If you’ve neglected this step yourself, just know that you’re not alone.

Insurance 52

Insurance Renovation Home Estimating 52

Santa Cruz Architect

OCTOBER 19, 2023

These innovations have not only transformed the way we build structures but have also improved safety, reduced costs, and allowed for more creative and sustainable designs. It’s a 3D model with a database of information attached, including specifications, materials, and cost estimates.

Innovation 71

Innovation Construction Construction Technology 71

Santa Cruz Architect

JANUARY 7, 2024

Experienced contractors bring expertise and efficiency to the table, ensuring that the work is done accurately and within a reasonable timeframe. Don’t hesitate to seek recommendations and read reviews when selecting contractors to ensure you choose reliable and reputable professionals.

Remodeling 76

Remodeling Renovation Home Exterior 76

Dwell

MARCH 5, 2022

But a Stanford study published in early 2022 estimated that the methane leaking from gas stoves in the U.S. The price of switching to electric was much smaller than Pires’s team expected: an overall cost increase of about 1 percent, he estimates. Burning natural gas in any setting is bad for the climate and bad for human health.

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Utilities Estimating Cities Nature 118

Arcmax Architects

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Consider working with a professional to get a more accurate estimate of the costs involved in your specific project. Selecting and working with contractors and suppliers If you're working with a professional or undertaking a large-scale renovation, you'll likely need to work with contractors and suppliers to bring your design to life.

Home 52

Home Management Contractor Finishes 52

The Architecture Designs

MAY 20, 2023

Aging Roof If your roof is already approaching the end of its lifespan and has sustained hail damage, it might be more cost-effective to replace the entire roof rather than patching up the damaged areas. In such cases, a new roof will provide a fresh start and ensure the long-term durability and protection of your home.

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Roofing Insurance IT Consulting 59

aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Structural Engineer: Robert Silman Associates Sustainability: Transsolar Theater Planning: Fisher Dachs Associates, Inc. IT/Security: Shen Milson & Wilke Landscape Architect: Olin Lighting: Tillotson Design Associates MEP/FP Engineer: Altieri Sebor Wieber Specifications: Construction Specifications, Inc.

Art 52

Art Civil Engineering Consulting Students 52

Young Architect

MAY 14, 2022

Reviewing the work of contractors, so they can get paid, . Sustainability. The typical day of a practicing Architect is more about: . Working on construction drawings. Attending lots of meetings, . Checking their staff's work, . Invoicing clients, . Managing their clients and employees. Examples of these are: Residential. Industrial.

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Architect Education Architecture School Contract 92

Landscape Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Architecture 2030 estimates that the embodied carbon of materials will account for 72 percent of emissions associated with new construction between now and 2030. The contractor has tested methods for removing the concrete using both saw-cutting and controlled jackhammering that result in more or less rough edges. Photo by Yann Monel.

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Landscape Site Materials Construction 96

e-architect

APRIL 21, 2023

Both inside and outside, the organic, curving form responds directly to the constraints of the existing structure and foundations, which were substantially preserved as part of the design’s sustainable approach. Additional Team Nabholz, Pepper, Doyne, Construction Manager/General Contractor. Venue Consulting, Cost Estimator.

Art 50

Art Consulting Civil Engineering Engineering 50

Habitus Living

MARCH 24, 2022

However, rammed earth can become expensive on a larger scale if the material being purchased is not sourced locally and contractors have to be hired. An estimated 25% of all steel used in construction is recycled. The post Reclaimed Construction: Top Ten Sustainable Building Materials appeared first on Habitusliving.com.

Materials 52

Materials Sustainability Construction Construction 52

Deezen

JULY 25, 2023

Architects must start placing greater emphasis on protecting biodiversity in their projects, writes RSHP sustainability lead Michelle Sanchez. First, sustainability as a concept goes beyond environmental impact. We are forgetting that sustainability engages with a far greater range of issues than carbon emissions alone.

Industrial 98

Industrial Sustainability Utilities Environment 98

SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 7, 2024

Fortis Construction is the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for the project. From the outset of their involvement at the beginning of Phase 2, the company provided invaluable cost estimating, value engineering, constructability review, and design coordination assistance. Rendering of the proposed multipurpose classroom.

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Building Utilities Schematic Design Site 209

Dwell

MARCH 7, 2024

Photo courtesy of Mimi Collins, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty Since the 1990s, Hinsdale has lost about half of its original housing stock due to teardowns, estimates Jim Prisby, a member of the village’s historic preservation commission. Their patience paid off.

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Renovation Permits Zoning Regulation 104

Deezen

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The latter is the written language of the Swinomish communityl The building has a rooftop solar array , one of several sustainable elements that enabled the project to receive LEED Silver certification from the US Green Building Council.

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Windows Consulting Engineering Engineering 119

Deezen

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Native plantings were included throughout the site Other sustainable features include cool roofs, non-toxic finishes and native plantings. Power is provided by a campus solar farm , enabling the building to achieve net-zero electricity consumption, according to the studio.

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Building Civil Engineering Students Engineering 115