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School Safety is In the Making

BD+C

School Safety is In the Making 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/24/2023 - 10:24 Designing safer schools may involve providing protection where multiple life-safety threats overlap. On the one hand, this helps schools create a welcoming and open environment for students. Multifunctional fire-rated glazing can solve common issues.

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How to Remove Snow Without Ruining the Environment

Dwell

Americans use an estimated 15 to 32 million metric tons of road salts per year. All of this builds up over time and persists in the environment, posing a threat to both ecosystems and human health, according to Columbia University. However, because of that salt, they have been shown to be detrimental to soil, waterways, and vegetation.

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California Senate Bill 1226: Addressing Unpermitted Construction of ADUs

Santa Cruz Architect

However, constructing an ADU requires obtaining permits and undergoing inspections to ensure structural safety, habitability, and compliance with building codes. Estimates suggest hundreds of thousands of unpermitted ADUs exist in California. However, it’s important to acknowledge potential limitations of SB 1226.

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How to Choose the Right Wasp Exterminator for Your Home

The Architecture Designs

Safety Protocols: source: powerpestservices.com Wasp removal can be hazardous, requiring careful safety measures. A reputable exterminator prioritizes the safety of both occupants and the environment. Request a detailed estimate that includes all costs associated with the removal process.

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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: O

SW Oregon Architect

It has provided eligible individuals ever since with the opportunity to live independently, but in an environment that provides support activities such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. The intent was not to hide the ship but to make it more challenging for enemy submarines to accurately estimate its course and range.

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The present and future of crisis mental health design

BD+C

Melanie adds that an estimated one in eight patients showing up in an emergency department is facing a mental health-related need, and that number is increasing. The Importance of Intentional Design Environment can have a profound impact on people’s mental health—that’s why intentional design is so important in mental health care.

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Herz Recreation Center by Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects

aasarchitecture

The design promotes connections to nature and safety, inviting spaces for a diverse neighborhood. Combined with the adjacent Sunnydale Community Center, the project creates a new campus that supports connections to nature and provides a safe, lively and nurturing environment. Source by Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects.