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Kimley-Horn eliminates the guesswork of electric vehicle charger site selection

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Kimley-Horn eliminates the guesswork of electric vehicle charger site selection 0 dbarista Mon, 11/27/2023 - 15:08 Engineers Private businesses and governments can now choose their new electric vehicle (EV) charger locations with data-driven precision. TREDLite EV makes a science out of site selection.”

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Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood has a plan to become energy independent

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The Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago is the site of a proposed new microgrid project set to improve its resiliency as the historic and predominantly Black community pushes towards energy independence. Model of the ITT campus utilizing different colors to.

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It’s Your Average Off-Grid Shipping Container Home—Just Set on a Tall Metal Tower

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When Mark Derenthal couldn’t find an architect or builder to take on his ambitious concept, he worked directly with an engineer to create the treetop retreat. My engineer designed the foundation, stair system, container platform, balcony and lower deck. A site plan and septic permit were required before a building permit was issued.

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This Suburban Australian Home Isn’t Afraid of a Little (More Like a Lot) of Plywood

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The surrounding dwellings often cover up to 75 percent of their site area, filling the flat and sandy lots with two-car garages, theaters, primary suites, and al fresco dining areas. Beyond its site, it is from this economic context that Vasse House suggests an alternative.

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This Los Angeles ADU Builder Says It Can Add a Home to Your Backyard in Nine Months

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Prefab company Cover offers turnkey projects by handling permitting, installation, and everything in between. We’re using software to streamline the design, engineering, and permitting process, and we’re building homes on a production line more like how cars are made."

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This Space-Age Pod Wants to Be Your New ADU, Office, or Off-Grid Micro-Home

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The Ecocapsule is a smart, self-sustainable micro-unit, which utilizes solar and wind energy. We have engineered the product from scratch to be as self-sufficient, practical, and functional as possible. Photo courtesy of Ecocapsule® What qualities make the Ecocapsule stand apart from other prefabs?

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Insights: What do different engineers do, and when do I hire one?

Matt Fajkus Architecture

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.