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Malta's chamber of architects lays out guidelines for development near ancient Megalithic temples

Archinect

“As professionals in the field of architecture and engineering, it is imperative that we approach the design and planning of development projects within the buffer zones of UNESCO World Heritage Sites with the utmost care and sensitivity,” the chamber said.

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BD+C

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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A conversation with Quang Truong: carbon fiber, zoning, and architecture's slow evolution

Portland Architecture

And that's before he wrote the world's first book about composite materials in architecture, became a Portland State University professor, and founded a software company to visualize complex zoning codes. Recently I talked with Truong to learn more about all these things: composite materials, zoning, education, mass timber.

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Will Councilman Dorsey's Elimination of Single Family Zoning Help Baltimore?

Community Architect Daily

Does single family zoning prevent development? Today we will look at Baltimore Councilman Ryan Dorsey's zoning bill titled " Abundant Housing Act " which effectively will eliminate single family zoning in Baltimore. Will the suggested zoning bill endanger neighborhoods like this one?

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

Architizer

Consider the possibilities of expanding underground development to encompass a broader range of building typologies. Numerous countries across the globe are actively venturing into underground development beyond transportation and utility infrastructure. Completed in 2018, the bicycle parking accommodates over 13,500 bikes.

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Maryland's Key Bridge Response - A Story of Resolve, Achievement and Reverse Engineering

Community Architect

Other key parties involved in the recovery are the Army Corps of Engineers and the Coast Guard. The reverse engineering effort involves engineers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Navy Supervisor of Salvage, MDOT, private firms and the U.S. The vast Cruise ship terminal is divided into zones. Coast Guard.

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Zhuhai north area water purification plant Phase II and high-tech zone Sports Centre by Aedas

aasarchitecture

Led by Aedas Executive Director Fiona Chen and Founder and Global Principal Designer Keith Griffiths, Aedas joint venture with Southwest Municipal Engineering Design & Research Institute of China won the design competition for Zhuhai North Area Water Purification Plant Phase II and Sports Centre in the High-tech Zone.

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