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Information about Construction Estimating: Concepts, Tips, and Free Templates:

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The process of estimating projects might be very complicated. That is why careful construction estimates are necessary to ensure nothing gets overlooked. To overcome these complications, you need to have the best Construction Estimating Services. To provide the most accurate results, a build estimate is required.

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The Circuitous Journey of an Early Prototype for U.S. Affordable Housing

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Courtesy Collection of Palm Springs Art Museum, Albert Frey Collection An affordable case study Debuting in 1931 as part of a special exhibition cosponsored by Allied Arts and Industries and the Architectural League of New York, the Aluminaire House was built in just 10 days, using prefabricated materials donated by national manufacturers.

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Digital House is an aluminium-clad micro home in Germany

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Julian Krüger and Benjamin Kemper have created a micro home in Germany "Our main aim was to create a digitally fabricated, sustainable building system for an entire house and all its relevant architectural elements and requirements: foundation, floor, wall, openings, and roof," designer Benjamin Kemper told Dezeen.

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Opting for Solar Energy? How to Choose the Best-Sized Solar Installation for Your Home or Business

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This data will serve as the foundation for calculating the size of your solar installation. Solar panel efficiency source: pinterest.com Solar panel efficiency varies between manufacturers and models. Websites and tools are available that can provide you with an estimate of the average daily sunlight hours in your area.

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BuildingWork references local culture in small Washington library

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The building has a concrete foundation, and cross-laminated timber (CLT) was used for the structural system. It consists of two conjoined rectangular volumes The CLT panels were manufactured in Washington and made of local Douglas fir.

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Maritime Science Building at Clatsop Community College by SRG Partnership

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By limiting the footprint of the ground floor, foundation drilling (and cost) is minimized, as bedrock is 60-feet down. Image © SRG Partnership. Cantilevers on both sides of the building create spacious, covered outdoor workspaces below.

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Reclaimed Construction: Top Ten Sustainable Building Materials

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Eventually it is entirely likely that building a house with recycled materials will be the industry standard, rendering conventionally manufactured building materials obsolete. Scientific developments in construction are likely to speed this process, as new eco-materials like Ferrock will soon begin manufacturing on a global scale.