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Modu clads Houston building with "self-cooling" exterior

Deezen

Brooklyn-based studio Modu has created a building envelope that lowers the ambient air temperature in order to help cool the interior and exterior of this Houston building. Each tenant will be provided with both an interior and exterior space. A bamboo grove will also provide additional shade.

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Secrets of a structural engineer

BD+C

Secrets of a structural engineer 0 dbarista Fri, 09/08/2023 - 11:54 Engineers Walter P Moore's Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA, offers tips and takeaways for young—and veteran—structural engineers in the AEC industry. Below is a summary of the presentation “Secrets of a Structural Engineer” that I gave to the students.

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How One of the World’s Best Engineering and Fabrication Firms Designs With Architects

Architizer

Zahner is one of the world’s best-known engineering and fabrication firms. With its own line of pre-engineered designs, the firm rose to prominence from its Kansas City headquarters over the last century. Over the years, the firm worked with new metals and developed new technologies.

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Mexico City renovation by Taller Héctor Barroso includes dark exterior

Deezen

Local firm Taller Héctor Barroso was tasked with updating and expanding a 1980s home by an unknown architect that had been refurbished several times over the years. For the exterior walls, the team used concrete blocks, which were then covered with dark brown stucco that, when dry, appears black. Engineering: Tomás Rodríguez.

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30 Best Architecture Firms in Poland

Architizer

Undoubtedly, contemporary architecture firms hold great respect of the country’s iconic Brutalist character. With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. How are these architecture firms ranked?

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7 Best Architecture Firms in The Philippines

Architizer

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in The Philippines based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

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30 Best Architecture Firms in Slovenia

Architizer

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Slovenia based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge. presledek. © presledek.