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US scientists develop "nanoscale" coating to combat spread of fires

Deezen

A team of scientists from universities in the United States have developed a silicon-based coating that can help stop the spread of fires by preventing materials coming in contact with flame. The coating was developed to slow the spread of fire by limiting the amount of combustion that happens on a molecular level as fires start to spread.

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UK government could block developers that refuse to pay cladding costs from housing market

Deezen

The UK government has threatened to block property developers who refuse to contribute towards the costs of fixing unsafe cladding from obtaining planning permission or building control sign-off. We will take action to keep homes safe and to protect existing leaseholders from paying the price for bad development.".

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UK government to force developers to meet £4 billion cladding costs

Deezen

UK housing secretary Michael Gove wrote to the "residential developer industry" to request that developers agree to "fund and undertake all necessary remediation of buildings over 11 metres that you have played a role in developing". Read: Grenfell Tower set to be demolished over safety risks.

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Should retail developers avoid high crime areas?

BD+C

Should retail developers avoid high crime areas? In another example, Target, announced in September that they are considering closing as many as nine US stores due to safety concerns for their staff and shoppers amid unsustainable performance of those locations due to crime. As architects, the No.

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2022 Projects in the Pipeline

SW Oregon Architect

City Of Eugene Representing the City of Eugene was Allie Camp , Development Investment Liaison for the City’s Community Development Division. We are about to embark on the Design Development phase of the $22 million project, with construction slated to begin later this year. billion during the past biennium.

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How to Choose the Right Wasp Exterminator for Your Home

The Architecture Designs

An experienced exterminator is likely to have encountered various nest sizes and locations, developing effective strategies for safe removal. Safety Protocols: source: powerpestservices.com Wasp removal can be hazardous, requiring careful safety measures.

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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: O

SW Oregon Architect

Originally sporting a decidedly Seventies palette comprised of ochers, pinks, and reds, the current range of colors and outwardly random patterning (developed by my firm, Robertson/Sherwood/Architects ) are meant to fragment one’s perception of the building’s considerable bulk. Olive Plaza's "camouflage." Olive Plaza, Google Street view.