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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. Secondly, the entire structure was raised off the terrain on timber posts.

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MAY 3, 2024

Located in a park in the town of Miyoshi, the building has a wooden frame covered with rammed earth made with soil sourced from construction sites and mixed with hydrated lime. The material covers the wooden frames of the two curving walls that enclose the public toilet, which is topped by a gently curving timber roof with skylights.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

The cabins were prefabricated and air-lifted to the site by helicopter This prompted the architects to opt for a modular design that could be prefabricated off-site and then air-lifted into place by helicopter. This prevents the use of heavy vehicles and machinery that can cause damage to the surroundings," Fjågesund said.

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Deezen

AUGUST 17, 2023

The structure was predominantly prefabricated, meaning it was delivered to the site in sections before being connected with on-site welding, helping to reduce construction time. There are no foundations in the river over which the bridge spans, and instead it sits on piers on each bank.

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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. The tents were built on-site using modular components.

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Deezen

MARCH 28, 2023

acre) site back together with "a series of punctual interventions" that created a sense of unity through materials, while preserving the property's sentimental value. The material – previously absent on the site – references the area's common brick kilns and the surrounding industrial factories and railway structures.

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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

APRIL 11, 2024

Its glued-laminted timber walls were prefabricated off-site and insulation was incorporated outboard, or on the opposite side of the vapour barrier as most homes, which meant the interior wall structure could be left uncovered, eliminating the need for interior cladding.

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Deezen

MAY 24, 2023

A standalone art studio also features at the site. Concrete-slab foundations are topped with pavers made of recinto volcanic stone. Roofs are covered with vegetation. In the main residence, slender steel columns support deep roof overhangs. In turn, all of the structures are designed to capture and reuse rainwater.

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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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NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Kéré Architecture , the studio led by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Diébédo Francis Kéré , created Kamwokya Community Centre in collaboration with the local non-profit Kamwokya Christian Caring Community and the humanitarian organisation Ameropa Foundation. A water tower provides a visual marker for the site.

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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. Large cisterns were placed near the entry in order to reference the industrial heritage of the site. Louvres and fans keep the courtyard area cool.

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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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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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Architecture Ideas

OCTOBER 23, 2023

From planning to on-site construction, a lot goes behind building a house. Key Considerations Before Building Your Own House The idea to build your own house can be challenging if you don’t begin on a firm foundation. You need a team of contractors and engineers for a safe and sound building.

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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. Here’s an overview of the basic steps involved in home construction: Site Preparation : Before construction begins, the site must be cleared, graded, and prepared for building.

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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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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. Located next to The Royal Danish Opera, the site had been a modest green lawn since the completion of the Opera nearly 20 years ago. Source by Cobe.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The site, which is accessible only by foot or small utility vehicle, was chosen in a sloped forest clearing punctuated by large boulders and limited top soil. One such opening is a concavity of the roof plane that collects water, light, guides ventilation, and further exposes the terrain.

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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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Deezen

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The Oklahoma River runs alongside the site. The museum is managed by the American Indian Cultural Center Foundation. In 1997, Johnson Fain was commissioned to assist with site selection and programming, and in 2000, the studio was hired to design the museum. Work resumed in 2016.

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Deezen

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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aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

During the development of the proposal the involvement of the developer, of public authorities and most importantly the people that dwell around the intervention site was a constant and invaluable asset. With this strong foundation the winning team could give a comprehensive answer to all that was demanded and more.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The home's light-gauge steel roof cassettes and plumbing/mechanical core module were also prefabricated off-site, allowing the home's components to be installed on its concrete slab foundation in less than a day. Engineer of Record: Buro Happold. Vertical floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the surrounding mountains.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The waterfront site occupies the land by the side of the road where ocean views are obstructed by the foredune—a common constraint of Midland’s Beach. The descending topography of the site allowed for a boat to be tucked beneath the floorboards. Our solution was to connect living spaces with the land and sleeping areas to the sky.

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Dwell

JUNE 9, 2023

"It’s like a child’s drawing of a house," says A-Works founder Cristian Stefanescu—but the ADU’s magic trick took a ton of engineering to pull off. A-Works prefabricated CLT panels off-site to reduce construction time and cost, and the firm carefully crafted the junctions between various elements to elevate the utilitarian palette.

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ArchiDiaries

AUGUST 13, 2022

The design also took advantage of the longitudinal slope of the site via a stepped-down floor plate following the natural contours of the land and, in the process, optimized foundation costs. The Clients (a couple working as IT engineers) presented an extremely narrow site in Thiruvanthapuram as part of their design brief.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The Kamwokya Community Centre the fruit of a partnership between local non-profit Kamwokya Christian Caring Communityand the Ameropa Foundation. The goal of the project is to maintain and enhance the public and free character of the site, seeking not to impose, but to gently uplift it. Photo © Iwan Baan. Photo © Iwan Baan.

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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

MAY 2, 2022

Cosmic creates its units via a "hybrid prefab approach", with parts of the building made in a factory and other components built on-site. The roof is standing-seam metal. The module's components are built in a factory, put into flat-pack containers and then transported to the site via a flatbed truck.

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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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Architizer

APRIL 30, 2024

THE TWIST / KISTEFOS GALLERY By BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group , Viken, Norway Jury Winner, Architecture +Engineering; Jury & Popular Choice Winner, Gallery & Exhibition Spaces, 8th Annual A+Awards The Kistefos museum ingeniously bridges three landscapes — natural, industrial and artistic — in its design.

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Architizer

MARCH 29, 2022

Consisting of a main residence a caretakers residence and several guesthouses, the project is named for the nautically inspired tensile roofs, forms that are a contextual response to the sailing culture of the Grenadines. The annual water needs are produced on site in this manner, proving that resilience can be both beautiful and tactical.

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Santa Cruz Architect

AUGUST 11, 2023

Site Selection and Preparation While living in a picturesque area surrounded by trees and other vegetation may seem like an excellent idea, it’s vital to understand that it goes hand in hand with certain risks. Roofing and Eaves: One of the most critical parts of disaster-proof homes is the roof. Consider the following: 1.

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Deezen

JULY 6, 2023

Read: In Situ Studio revives mid-century modern home in North Carolina The original guest house was demolished and a new, two-bedroom dwelling was built on its foundation using a "roof form that is sympathetic to the main house" with deep overhangs. The connecting stair has a bent metal railing that continues up to the top floor.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Local studio Jensen Architects designed the house to both embrace and defy its difficult site conditions – a hilly parcel in the Cole Valley neighbourhood, near the city's famed Sutro Tower. The site's complex geology and the clients' desires inform a composition of shifting volumes that de?ne Structural engineering: Holmes Structures.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Mass timber – an engineered wood product – elements include glued laminated timber structural posts and beams and cross-laminated timber flooring. With the foundation of our design rooted in a mass-timber structure, we leveraged both the inherent beauty and sustainability of wood," said LMN principal Kate Westbrook. "The

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