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Top 5 Dos and Don’ts: Impact of Homebuilding Budget on Cost and Quality

Design Thoughts Architects

Consider factors such as topography, soil quality, and accessibility when estimating the budget. Cost Estimation: A well-prepared specification list aids in accurate cost estimation, preventing misunderstandings and disputes over costs during and after construction.

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The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

However, specific local regulations and restrictions that impact the design process will vary from country to country. Commercial architects need to cater to the public and understand how large groups use communal spaces while maximising functionality, comfort, and safety for everyone who enters the building.

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Designing An Airport Terminal: 7 Steps to a Completed Project

DesignScape Architects

Operating a strict level of security, there is no margin for error when coordinating flow and functionality to optimise the safety and security of the many passengers and various staff that pass through the terminal complex daily. In 2022, over 8 million airport passengers were estimated to pass through Cape Town International Airport.

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Why All Architects Should Tackle an Adaptive Reuse Project At Least Once in their Careers

Architizer

Renovation is not only a new creative frontier for architects, it is the future of architecture: according to Deloitte estimates, up to 90 percent of future development will involve re-designing existing buildings. The preexisting building may require upgrades to reach contemporary standards for safety and building codes.

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Competitions: Global collection of digital art works by twin silos of the Metaverse

Bustler

Organizers China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone L& A Design Blooming Investment Operator L& A Blooming Technology Co., The works should consider feasibility, time, people, objects and environment, also meet the requirements of long-term exhibition and operation in terms of technical safety and operation maintenance.

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Competitions: 'THE GARDEN OF PLANTS'

Bustler

The diversity of the climatic zones of the Mediterranean and the complex cultural developments of the territory offer a wide range of creative ideas. All participating students will be provided with "Health and Safety" training, before starting the activities on site. machinery and plants (ex: tractors, plough.)

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Grenfell Tower in West London: Fire Inquiry

e-architect

Naming specific policies here, he said “Deregulation and the ‘war on the culture of health and safety’ facilitated the use of the inflammable cladding that destroyed Grenfell Tower… privatisation weakened public services and introduced conflicts of interest between safety and profit as we have seen in the testing and certification regimes”.

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