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APRIL 7, 2024

It is located at the school's satellite campus Hooke Park Working with engineering firm Arup , the students used computer-aided design to incorporate these irregular wooden components into the structure. Each component was scanned and placed into a computer model before areas for each connection were cut using a robotic arm.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The art gallery was built in the old town of Tammisaari The 1,210-square-metre building was built for the Albert de la Chapelle Art Foundation, whose founding donator gave the building its name, as an addition to the regional Raseborg Museum. Both spaces are illuminated by a prominent skylight and have exposed timber roofs. "In

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Deezen

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Lumi Shala is covered in shiny copper shingles Designed to convey a feeling of lightness and connection to nature, the studio space is enveloped by a layering of bamboo forms, designed in collaboration with Kul Kul Farm , Bamboo Pure and structural engineering firm Atelier One. They are at rest, while bamboo arches soar above," it continued.

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JULY 14, 2023

Project Details: Location: Betty's Bay, South Africa Architect: KLG Architects / @ klgarchitects Footprint: 1,787 square feet Builder: Quali Projects Structural Engineer: Karl Hvidsten Timber Work: Herbert Robinson Land Surveyor: Diesel & Munns Inc. Post it here.

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Deezen

MARCH 13, 2024

The fully demountable and relocatable architecture solution achieves a high structural, fire and thermal rating, will need little foundation intervention and has the advantage of being rapidly deployable compared to conventional solutions," said ES Global. Details about what the pavilion will exhibit are yet to be disclosed.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Dutch architecture studio MVRDV has added a stepped roof and bright-coloured boxes to a former museum dedicated to Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha in the centre of Tirana , Albania. Between the stairs, a glass-fronted entrance and roof lights have been added along with a retained section of roof that can still be used as a slide.

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aasarchitecture

APRIL 29, 2024

At the cutting edge of architecture, landscaping, and engineering, the project by MASSLAB architecture office for the new roof of Bragança’s Water Treatment Plant will allow public use of this infrastructure, which until now only served with a utilitarian purpose.

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JUNE 15, 2022

All three of the structures share a tectonic vocabulary of volcanic-rock clad foundations and vegetated roofs." The nearby, stand-alone bathhouse inverts this relationship by orienting towards sky above and water below, and supports four bathing activities: hot bath, sauna, steam shower, and washroom.

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Deezen

MAY 3, 2024

Toiletowa has walls covered in rammed earth Tono Mirai Architects aimed to create a building that exemplifies waste-free construction, working with engineering firm IS Engineering and industrial waste treatment company Ishizaka Corp to develop its rammed-earth walls. The basins and toilet bowls are also made from recycled wood chips.

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Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2023

One of the last structures designed by Hadid, the tents were created by Zaha Hadid Architects ( ZHA ) in collaboration with non-profit Education Above All Foundation ( EAA ) as schools and health clinics for displaced populations throughout the Middle East. Photo courtesy of Education Above All Foundation.

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aasarchitecture

MARCH 27, 2024

At the cutting edge of architecture, landscaping, and engineering, the project by MASSLAB architecture office for the new roof of Bragança’s Water Treatment Plant will allow public use of this infrastructure, which until now only served with a utilitarian purpose.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

How to properly assess structural wind damage 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 16:17 Engineers Properly assessing wind damage can identify vulnerabilities in a building's design or construction, which could lead to future damage or loss, writes Matt Wagner, SE, Principal and Managing Director with Walter P Moore.

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MAY 22, 2024

"We couldn’t get behind teak as a product, so we used FSC-certified European cherry that has less air miles than American cherry," explains architect Julia Hamson. The client was really pleased with the result." I really wanted a curved wall," says Nicola. "It It all began with an image of a house on a mood board I put together on Pinterest."

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The roof is clad in dark stone At the centre of the complex is the semi-circular forum. It has a 2,000-square-metre roof made from black volcanic stone that slopes up from the ground and is supported by massive steel trusses. The formwork for the concrete was reused in the interior finishes.

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MAY 8, 2022

US studio Ahmadreza Schricker Architecture North has topped a 1920s beer factory in Tehran with a series of distinctive concrete roofs to create a contemporary art museum. New York-based Ahmadreza Schricker Architecture North (ASA North) designed Argo Factory for non-profit organisation The Pejman Foundation to house its art collection.

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Santa Cruz Architect

MAY 4, 2024

Engineered wood products like cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam beams have paved the way for skyscrapers and complex structures that were once thought impossible with wood alone. This article discusses the top 20 tallest mass timber buildings globally, exploring their design, engineering feats, and environmental impact.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2023

The house occupies a former caretaker's cottage that had been abandoned Castanheira 's renovation uncovers the original timber roof structure, adds a bedroom wing and gives the building an entirely new interior layout. The roof of this block serves as a balcony terrace for the floor above.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 5, 2023

They also drew up guidelines for how the foundations of the structure should meet the ground, to minimise the impact on the rural terrain. A heat-burning stove and children's book library can be found inside The architects translated this into a structure with a pointed, diamond-shaped roof, an open front and a closed back.

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Deezen

MAY 3, 2022

The gallery is part of the Chianti Foundation, a contemporary art museum in Marfa created by artist Donald Judd. The result is a long, low-lying building with a two-tier roof and a restored facade that caps the building on one side. The building is part of the Chianti Foundation's renovation master-plan. Landscape: Jim Martinez.

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The Spaces

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Rachaporn Choochuey’s Bangkok studio collaborated with AECOM and Schiavello Architects on the ingenious outdoor structure, which is the 9th MPavilion to date, commissioned by the Naomi Milgrom Foundation. Metal poles support the roof of the temporary structure – a frothy, skirt-like affair that billows overhead.

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Deezen

AUGUST 17, 2023

Photo by Liang Xue Jiangxi River Bridge's deck was made from precast concrete panels, and its edges are lined with box girders engineered to withstand the outward forces of each arch while reducing loads on the concrete foundations. It is hoped to become a landmark for Chengdu. The photography is by Arch Exist unless stated otherwise.

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The Architecture Designs

APRIL 18, 2024

From laying the foundation to adding the finishing touches, every step requires careful planning, skilled labor, and attention to detail. This includes removing any vegetation, rocks, or debris and leveling the ground to create a stable foundation. Common types of foundations include slab, crawl space, and basement.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The primary suite cantilevers slightly out from the perimeter of the foundation with a glazed corner. The interior features a C-shaped plan An exterior staircase – shaded by a black partition lattice made of local purple rosewood – leads up to a roof terrace with 360-degree views. Rogelio Rojas Castro Structural engineering: Ing.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Møller Foundation appointed the Danish architecture studio Cobe to design a new park at a former industrial island in Copenhagen’s inner harbor. The greenhouse is designed as an organically shaped glass structure with a hovering roof, intended to surprise and delight visitors as they navigate the lush landscape. Source by Cobe.

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

One such opening is a concavity of the roof plane that collects water, light, guides ventilation, and further exposes the terrain. Except for the pier foundations and a leaf-resilient siding, the structure is entirely built with wood both nominal and engineered, and is heavily insulated with sustainable materials.

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

Its design was informed by the vernacular architecture of Ontario The studio also limited concrete use by eliminating a basement, choosing instead to lay the house on a shallow foundation and concrete slab, which was then left exposed on the interior to avoid the use of additional flooring.

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aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

With this strong foundation the winning team could give a comprehensive answer to all that was demanded and more. Image © MASSLab The design went above and beyond to materialize an apparently impossible proposal. Source by MASSLab.

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Deezen

JUNE 9, 2022

The 2022 Serpentine Pavilion is more sustainable than last year's "carbon-negative" design thanks to its reusable foundations and timber floor, say its engineers AECOM. Last year's design, by Counterspace, controversially claimed to be "carbon-negative" despite featuring concrete foundations that were not reusable.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Steep-pitched roofs reference arts and crafts buildings in the area. The lightweight CLT structure of the buildings reduces foundation loads, allowing the use of a thin reinforced concrete raft foundation 'floating' on rigid insulation," explained Smith and Wallwork structural engineer Tristan Wallwork.

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Deezen

JUNE 13, 2022

American architecture studio Gensler has completed the Fifth + Tillery office in Austin , Texas, which uses a canopy of photovoltaic panels to create shade for the plaza and roof terrace. MEP engineer: Arete. Structural engineer: MJ Structures. Electrical engineer: Lloyd Engineering. Owner: CIM Group.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Commissioned annually by charity The Naomi Milgrom Foundation , the ninth edition was designed by All(zone) during the coronavirus pandemic. "We Designed in collaboration with engineering studios Tensys and Aecom , the outer layer was built from fishing nets, creating a tactile texture for the pavilion.

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Deezen

JANUARY 18, 2023

Constructed from structural timber, Waugh Thistleton Architects clad the exterior of the six-storey building in tulipwood timber louvres from the street level to the roof. Its foundation and lower ground floor were made from concrete, with the rest of the structure constructed from cross-laminated timber (CLT). "We

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

Home / Construction / Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Bob Borson — June 12, 2014 — 73 Comments On the residential part of our practice, we do a lot of pier and beam foundations. Here is a typical wall section through a pier and beam foundation.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The structure was built on the site of a former gas station Using references from the era, the structure features classic signage, an overhanging roof and divided metal windows. Remediation systems were added to the foundation to "clean the residual contaminants". Skylights were included in the gallery space.

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Deezen

AUGUST 16, 2023

The ground floor includes a multipurpose family room that leads out to the pool deck, which is set at the same height as the roof of the pink accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The pool deck and roof garden together create a 'middle ground' suspended between the streets at the site’s top and bottom," the team explained.

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Architizer

JUNE 10, 2024

This integration leverages the natural strengths and aesthetic appeal of traditional materials while enhancing them with properties through modern engineering techniques. For example, wood, a renewable and versatile resource, is transformed into engineered products like cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glue-laminated timber (glulam).

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

It was designed by Charles Correa in the 1960s Designed in collaboration with engineer Mahendra Raj, the stadium was built largely from pre-cast components and has a distinctive appearance with a sculptural facade. Its stands are partially covered by a cantilevered, concrete roof.

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