BD+C

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Dissatisfied with the one-dimensional nature of defining energy efficiency as it relates to commercial buildings, international engineering firm Buro Happold developed a metric that links energy use to economic performance.

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Bustler

MARCH 9, 2024

The nomination is open to: 1- Organisation of any type: governmental organisations, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, cultural centres, unions and architectural or non-architectural companies. Selection Craiteria The winner will be selected by the Mohamed Makiya Prize judging panel.

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Hotel Designs

APRIL 4, 2023

Portugal produces around 50 per cent of the world’s cork supply and its forests are strictly protected by the government. In fact, the first regulations protecting the country’s cork forests date back to the 13 th century. There are few other floors that are suitable for commercial use that have this status.

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Deezen

JULY 21, 2023

Global non-profit the World Ethical Data Foundation has released a set of guidelines for the voluntary self-regulation of the tech industry as it continues to develop artificial intelligence. The photo by Matheus Bertelli.

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Deezen

AUGUST 21, 2023

The New York University professor and Center for the Advancement of Trustworthy AI co-founder warned that governments could be making a mistake by gambling on "the premise that generative AI will be world-changing".

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Deezen

MARCH 23, 2023

Dalston Works is a mixed-use development in east London It was designed by local architecture studio Waugh Thistleton Architects – a Shoreditch-based timber specialist that has been predominantly working with engineered wood since 2003. But I think it's dangerous to measure a building's success by its size," he warned.

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BD+C

MAY 17, 2021

MUTCD is an 862-page engineering manual that governs road markings and signs across the U.S. It carries the power of federal regulation and can shield engineers from liability when someone is hurt or killed.

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Santa Cruz Architect

AUGUST 11, 2023

Building codes are essential regulations that ensure the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of structures. Understanding Building Codes Building codes are a set of regulations and standards that govern the design, construction, and operation of buildings.

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Building Safety Regulation Construction 80

Deezen

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Turkey's vice-president Fuat Oktay said 131 contractors, architects and engineers linked to collapsed buildings have been identified following the tragic quakes, which struck parts of Turkey and Syria on 6 February. The recent arrests are seen by some as an effort to divert blame from the Turkish government.

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

Polly Osborne Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Regulations Biophilic Design Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Urban Planning When we spend time in nature, we instinctively feel its value. There’s more focus than ever on the environmental impact of construction projects.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Located in the foothills of east Tainan , the market for Tainan City Government Agriculture Bureau was designed by MVRDV as a food supply hub as well as a space for people to gather and socialise. The earth and planting on the roof help to further regulate the temperature and passively cool the market to a comfortable level.

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Matt Fajkus Architecture

JANUARY 25, 2018

Preface by Matt Fajkus: There is a saying that goes something like this, “Engineers have to know everything about one thing, and architects have to know a little about everything.” This includes coordinating with all consultants – especially engineers, who bring great value and technical expertise to any given project.

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Deezen

MARCH 22, 2023

Uncertainty among governments and insurers over whether mid- and high-rise timber buildings are safe in a fire remains a key obstacle to the greater adoption of engineered-wood buildings. I think it's important to know what you know, and know what you don't know, and when you don't know you have to ask the right engineers," he said.

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Deezen

MARCH 2, 2023

Buildings built with competent architecture, competent engineering, competent construction and competent control mechanisms do not collapse even if they are directly on the fault line," said Altinisik, who is director of Turkish studio Melike Altinisik Architects. "The Worst of all, it will happen again."

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

As municipal governments, developers, universities, and corporations begin to collect emissions data, either voluntarily or to comply with local regulations, experts say that the building sector will need better standards for reporting embodied carbon data. “We Image courtesy Climate Positive Design.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The launch of the initiative comes three years after the formation of Architects Declare and Engineers Declare in 2019. Architecture and engineering have a series of bodies that help to regulate their industry," she told Dezeen. We can't rely on government. to put united industry demands to government.

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Deezen

APRIL 21, 2022

The mayor eventually said he would not stop the building from being knocked down , as a preliminary carbon report undertaken by engineering firm Arup found that over its whole lifecycle, the new build would actually have a lower carbon footprint than a refurbishment due to its superior operational performance.

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BD+C

MAY 23, 2013

Current federal contracting laws are harming the livelihood of small architecture firms, costing the government more money by increasing the number of firms competing, while discouraging small firms from entering the market, according to AIA testimony presented today on Capitol Hill.

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Deezen

MARCH 12, 2023

The tools are made of an engineered plastic called Delrin – a stiff, engineered thermoplastic often used to make bearings, fittings and various electrical insulator parts. The Right to Repair Regulations was introduced by the UK government in 2021 with the aim of reducing energy usage and electrical waste.

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BD+C

JUNE 30, 2014

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), the only organization that defines, teaches and promotes best practices in design-build, has released new research findings indicating that for the first time more than half of projects above $10 million are being completed through design-build project delivery.

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BD+C

JULY 17, 2014

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DesignScape Architects

APRIL 17, 2023

From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect. With in-depth building codes knowledge and detailed calculations, your team of engineers can determine if your building is strong enough to uphold all relevant standards.

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Architizer

JANUARY 3, 2022

Meanwhile, the question — which also lingers in the shadows of broader discussions about climate justice and social change — remains: Without government regulation, are individual and corporate initiatives powerful enough to solve the crisis on their own? Government regulations also deter this.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Airports Architects Codes Energy-Efficient Design Green Renovation Native American Casinos Sustainable Design and Construction Arena Building Owner Green Specifications Legislation Sustainable Development Casinos Contractors Regulations Collegiate Stadiums Designers Standards Building Automation Cultural Facilities Engineers Education Facility Facility (..)

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BD+C

MARCH 2, 2023

K-12 Schools Healthcare Facilities Office Buildings Public Health Labs Regulations Energy-Efficient Design Green Specifications Insulation Energy Efficient Roofing Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Architects Codes Concrete Technology Energy Efficient Roofing Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Legislation Sustainable Development Contractors Regulations Designers Roofing Technology Standards Engineers Education Facility Facility Managers Government Buildings Higher Education K-12 Schools Multifamily Housing Construction School (..)

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This inspiring vision encourages cities to put nature first in their decisions on infrastructure, governance, economy, health and well-being to improve resilience and habitability. They inspire sustainable practices, green spaces, efficient resource management and climate regulation.

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The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A designer is typically an architect or engineer who is responsible for creating the plans for the home, while a builder is responsible for the actual construction. It is wise to consult both a local professional and the local governing body to ensure that all regulations are met and that your home meets all safety standards.

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Community Architect Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The design breaks the current 50' height limit by a factor of 6 or more and introduces residential use to zoning regulations that allow only public and commercial uses. Predictably traffic engineers shuddered from the mere suggestion of doing away with the dogleg that isolated McKeldin Plaza and subsequently nothing changed.

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DesignScape Architects

JUNE 2, 2020

However, sometimes these technical details will need to be authorised by engineers and other professionals. Once a material has been selected, the architect or engineer will need to figure out how the material will be installed to the building or joined to another material. This often requires careful detailing.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Despite years of trying, the government has not been able to resolve the issue. In the case of Grenfell Tower, the primary way in which the cladding system designs were non-compliant with building regulations was that they used combustible insulation panels in a combination which had never been tested or approved.

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BD+C

MAY 13, 2014

Airports Architects Codes Fire and Life Safety Native American Casinos Security and Life Safety Sustainable Design and Construction Arena Building Owner Legislation Sustainable Development Casinos Contractors Regulations Collegiate Stadiums Designers Standards Cultural Facilities Engineers Building Enclosure Systems Education Facility Facility Managers (..)

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Hotel Designs

AUGUST 10, 2023

In short, this architectural and engineering feat is worthy of its own chapter in the building’s history book. The OWO has two and a half miles of corridor, and 32 new lifts, some of which pay homage to wrought iron scissor lifts via a series of mesh screen cores. But perhaps that is part of this project’s charm.

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e-architect

APRIL 2, 2023

We will contribute to the process by transforming Grozny into a financial, trading and industrial hub, by forging partnerships with the Middle Eastern countries, and by adopting and amplifying the best practices in good governance, education, recrea-tion and agriculture sectors”.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Courses: MSc Medical Visualisation and Human Anatomy, MDes Design Innovation and Service Design, MSc Product Design Engineering, MDes Fashion and Textiles, MDes Sound for the Moving Image, MArch Architectural Studies, MDes Interior Design and MDes Photography, Illustration and Graphics. Student: Humayra Tabassum Bakar. You Me by Dan Hou.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2023

But Vermont definitely seems more engineering-focused to me, which is really surprising coming from Philadelphia, where I did not get that same sense. One of the interesting things about the town is we don’t have zoning, but what we do have, what we’re working on right now, is site plan regulations.

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Landscape Transportation Education Management 106

Deezen

MAY 12, 2022

After the Chinese government announced a full ban on skyscrapers taller than 500 metres last October, architecture firms working in the country have had to adjust their approach. Architects are having to respond to the environmental worries that are partly behind the new regulations.

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