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Lend Lease's mass-timber tower was shipped from Austria to Australia

Deezen

Forté "lower impact" despite timber transportation The building was the second apartment block in Australia to achieve a 5 Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia. Being Australia's first CLT apartment building, the structure had to demonstrate both the viability and safety of the material. "We

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How electric-vehicle technology is changing car design

Deezen

Electric vehicles (EVs) are set to dominate our roads in the coming decades, with many countries intending to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2035 including the UK, China, Japan and most of Europe, as well as several US states. There is no way that we can continue with such wasteful consumption of transport."

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19 industry groups team to promote resilient planning and building materials

BD+C

Leaders of America’s design and construction industry – along with building owners and operators - for the first time have agreed to promote resilience in contemporary planning, building materials, design, construction and operational techniques as the solution to making the nation’s aging infrastructure more safe and secure.

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What is Rammed Earth Construction?

Santa Cruz Architect

Modern rammed-earth technology combines traditional wisdom with contemporary engineering, offering a sustainable solution to contemporary construction challenges. Additionally, rammed-earth walls offer excellent thermal mass, effectively regulating indoor temperatures and reducing the need for mechanical heating and cooling systems.

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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.

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Top 10 Construction Industry Trends in 2023 That You’ll Love

Architecture Ideas

The construction industry trends co nstantly evolve as technology and safety procedures improve, but so do the professionals who work in it. The Impact of Regulations on Construction Industry Trends. Th e construction industry trends are h eavily regulated, significantly impacting the industry. Source: pexels.com.

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Zaha Hadid Architects completes dune-like Beeah Headquarters in Sharjah

Deezen

Glazing is minimised across the office to prevent exposure to the harsh desert sun, while glass fibre-reinforced concrete panels across the exterior help to regulate internal temperatures. Structure, facade, acoustic, transport and civil consultant: Buro Happold. MEP, lighting, fire protection and life safety consultant: Atelier Ten.

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