Westeck News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The federal government should update its energy efficiency regulations to align with net-zero goals. At Westeck Windows and Doors , we manufacture bespoke fenestration products that will provide benefit to the specific needs of the project.

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Deezen

MAY 2, 2024

British automotive manufacturer Aston Martin and Argentinian architecture studio Bodas Mian Anger have completed a skyscraper in Miami with a curved, flat form and a cantilevered pool deck near its top. It is the first residential skyscraper to be branded by Aston Martin.

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Architonic

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

For once, we at dade design changed roles and developed an object ourselves. With the Zurich building regulations (1/3 façade l… We set ourselves 3 challenges and learning tasks: 1. BIM testing 2. Turnkey build in 16 weeks 3. Consistent materialization in white cement.

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Deezen

JANUARY 23, 2024

Kvadrat is also developing machines to aid re- and up-cycling "If you don't measure your footprint scientifically, how can you measure your goal anyway?" As a company with a history of using clean and responsible materials and manufacturing, following these new standards, is still eye-opening for me," said Byriel. "It

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DesignRulz

MAY 10, 2024

Control valves are mechanical devices used to regulate or manipulate the flow of fluids, such as gas, oil, water, and steam, in industrial processes. They play a vital role in manufacturing, oil and gas production, chemical processing, and more. What Are Control Valves?

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

La Manufacture – Laying on the Tuscan hills and divided into rigorous and elegant volumes that interpret its shape, La Manufacture is the new production site of the CELINE maison in Italy, specialized in leather goods. With La Manufacture, we made a statement of what industrial architecture can be in the contemporary age.

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Westeck News

JUNE 9, 2023

British Columbia has taken a big step towards achieving its net-zero commitments for buildings and energy efficiency from windows with low U-values, and by proposing changes to the Demand-side Measures Regulation, which governs demand-side management (DSM) programs for gas and electric utilities in the province. s electricity grids.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

This is a drastic departure from the technocratic, closed-door development of the existing infrastructures at sea. We’ve developed a process that makes getting these immense landscape infrastructures built in a way that builds community engagement and stakeholder support. © ORG Permanent Modernity. © ORG Permanent Modernity.

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Community Architect Daily

MARCH 8, 2024

Suburban fight against new development in Baltimore County (Photo: Baltimore Banner) Onerous regulations have been not only been a tool of separating use, race and class for a long time, they also control how many people can live in a given space, in other words: Density. Fear of density, however, remains.

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Westeck News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

*Content courtesy of Pembina Institute By Jason Lam How to get to net-zero by 2050 Pembina Institute uses Energy Policy Simulator to show one effective pathway The Pembina Institute has used the Energy Policy Simulator to develop an illustrative policy scenario, “Path to 2050,” to show one possible pathway to achieving net-zero in Canada.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Although it is not a building regulation requirement in renovation projects, some councils may require level thresholds as a planning condition within extensive renovation projects. Building Regulation Requirements. For single new build properties, Building Regulation Part M4(1) and M4(2) must be met. Ground Floor Thresholds.

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Deezen

JANUARY 17, 2023

Once the regulation comes into effect in October 2023, these items will no longer be offered by retailers, food vendors or takeaway restaurants, the government said. It is also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, from the production and manufacture of the plastic itself to the way it is disposed.".

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The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Key to navigating this complex landscape is an understanding and adherence to building codes and regulations. Environmental regulations are another crucial aspect. Non-compliance with these regulations, especially when handling hazardous materials, can lead to significant legal repercussions.

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Hotel Designs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Image credit: Sleepeezee The new Centurial range has been developed and manufactured to celebrate Sleepeezee’s centenary year. Featuring 7,000 pocket springs and a luxuriously soft pillow top, this mattress provides edge to edge comfort and support whilst supporting heat regulation.

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Community Architect

MARCH 8, 2024

Suburban fight against new development in Baltimore County (Photo: Baltimore Banner) Onerous regulations have been not only been a tool of separating use, race and class for a long time, they also control how many people can live in a given space, in other words: Density. Fear of density, however, remains.

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BD+C

JANUARY 7, 2020

Advances to the technology, manufacturing and regulations are ever-changing — and today’s industry is acutely aware of that volatility. Initially, the federal government enacted Section 201 tariffs, placing a 30% year-one tariff on imported solar cells and modules from all but certain developing countries.

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Hotel Designs

MAY 5, 2023

The report, Washroom Design for Tomorrow , includes a focus on sustainability and the circular economy; looking at more efficient ways to use and re-use water within these spaces, while also reducing their carbon footprint in line with the decarbonisation goals that are so crucial for modern developers.

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Santa Cruz Architect

JANUARY 17, 2023

According to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2020 ADU handbook, “…newly constructed ADUs are subject to the Energy Code requirement to provide solar panels if the unit(s) is a newly constructed, non-manufactured, detached ADU.”. Is Your ADU a Manufactured Unit? ADU Solar Exemptions.

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Architecture Ideas

MARCH 28, 2022

Precast Concrete panels are constructed in a regulated manufacturing environment, with a variety of colour, pattern, and texture combinations possible. Developers have a world of creative possibilities in application and design with precast concrete panels. Aesthetics. Division walls. Load-bearing walls. Preinstalled windows.

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Brandon Donnelly

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

As a reminder, Nabr is touting itself as a direct-to-consumer real estate company that aims to bring the same manufacturing and supply chain efficiencies that we have seen in virtually all other industries to the production of housing. But each development site is unique. So I’ve decided to cast my developer cynicism aside.

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Architecture Ideas

MARCH 15, 2023

Research Different Manufacturers There are many manufacturers of mobile homes, and it is essential to research different brands to find the one that best fits your lifestyle. Look for reviews and ratings from other customers to gain an idea of their experience with the manufacturer.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Behind the slick rebrand and influencers’ stamp of approval, LVT manufacturers are hiding a “dirty climate secret,” according to a recent report from the Center for Environmental Health, Material Research L3C, and Autocase Economic Advisory. All of this is under or mis-reported by vinyl manufacturers. What’s in a Name?

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Hotel Designs

APRIL 11, 2023

Many shower systems and showerheads now available are equipped with water-saving technology, such as the GROHE ‘EcoJoy’ technology which couples flow regulating mousseurs and a O2 infused spray with technology that allows equal flow of water from each nozzle in the shower head.

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Deezen

MARCH 20, 2023

Forté was built by Lend Lease The building was made from 759 cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels created from European spruce, which was grown and harvested in Austria by manufacturing company KLH. Following the building's completion, regulations were changed to allow mass-timber structures to be constructed easier.

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Deezen

MARCH 23, 2023

Completed in 2017, Dalston Works is a 10-storey residential development in east London that contains 121 apartments with balconies as well as two ground-level courtyards, retail and restaurant space and an integrated flexible workspace. Dezeen is not aware of any larger CLT buildings constructed since.

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Westeck News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

This includes several provisions to support investments in clean electricity solutions, such as: $30 billion in production tax credits to boost domestic manufacturing of wind turbines, solar panels, batteries, and critical minerals processing for EVs. states take advantage of the IRA to further their regional economic development.

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Deezen

MARCH 4, 2022

World leaders from 175 countries have agreed to draw up a legally binding UN treaty that will regulate plastic production and pollution on an international scale for the first time. A number of nations including the UK, Kenya and India , as well as the EU , have already started individually regulating single-use plastic items.

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Hotel Designs

MAY 18, 2023

With a backdrop of stripped back surfaces contrasting with (luxurious) finishes, the panel discussed not only the materials, but also the matter and mode of manufacture and why this does in fact matter! MC: Waste product from the fashion industry is clearly coming into our material supply chain.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Overall, at UNSW Built Environment we seek to develop skilled and enquiring graduates, with a conscience, who can positively engage, adapt and shape our cities for the benefit of all people and life on earth, with the environment firmly in mind." The project explores the realisation of non-standard forms and complex curves.

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Architizer

MAY 21, 2024

Diagram illustrating Testbeds by New Affiliates in New York City is an initiative to repurpose architectural mock-ups from large-scale developments into equipment for community gardens. Thoughtful material reuse can contribute to the conservation of resources and minimize energy consumption.

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aasarchitecture

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The architecture of the building attains its objective of revolutionising the idea of what a manufacturing space should be by replacing the image of a closed, compact structure with one of maximum openness and permeability, able to create a dialogue with the local community and the environment.

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Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2024

Collective material intelligence The pace of development in material innovation continues, in particular those made from supposedly sustainable resources as well as those salvaged from waste streams, such as fabrics made from bacterial fermentation and handcrafted biotextiles. As one manufacturer joked to me, "It's a tough process.

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BD+C

MARCH 29, 2024

Rob Atkinson and Chris Forney Office Buildings Headquarters Architects Regulations Energy Efficiency Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Many companies are striving to achieve climate neutrality , which involves bringing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions down to net zero on an annual basis.

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Architizer

JUNE 16, 2022

Although it is still in the early stages of research and development, there are many companies and research initiatives already dedicated to understanding the potential uses of graphene. In 2017, paint manufacturer Graphenstone released a lime-based paint infused with graphene.

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Architecture Here and There

APRIL 3, 2023

The school was formed in 1877 to soften and sweeten the local manufacturing process. As set forth in its original bylaws, its first goal was to foster “[t]he instruction of artisans in drawing, painting, modeling, and designing, that they may successfully apply the principles of Art to the requirements of trade and manufacture.”

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The Architecture Designs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Poisonous Chemicals and Heavy Metals: Electronic widgets are like mini chemical manufacturers. A study by the Basel Action Network showed that e-waste frequently ends up being exported to developing countries, where it’s disassembled using primitive styles, causing severe health issues for workers and further environmental impurity.

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Westeck News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Provincial and municipal governments must step forward by respectively developing and then adopting building codes that limit GHG emissions and energy use. facebook twitter pinterest linkedin houzz instagram youtube About Westeck Windows and Doors Westeck is a premier manufacturer of windows and doors.

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