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Deborah Berke Partners unveils completed adaptive reuse project for Harvard Law School

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Photo: Chris Cooper, courtesy Deborah Berke Partners Existing limestone edifices were removed to add an influx of natural light into the structure, which retained 80% of its original concrete foundation, steel-frame structure, and most of its modernist envelope. Terraces were added to the fifth floor and rooftop.

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The Impact of Weather on Foundation Damage and Repair

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Foundations form the cornerstone of any building, providing the structural support it needs to stand strong. It means any issues with a foundation can have serious consequences – including potentially costly repairs. Weather is one of the key factors that can cause foundation damage and has a wide-reaching impact.

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Does a Building Warranty Cover Foundation Damage?

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The foundations are one of the most important parts of any building. If something goes wrong with the foundation, the whole building is at risk – but even if you catch faults in the foundation early, fixing them can still be very costly. This is why having an insurance policy that covers your foundations is essential.

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Formafatal creates series of rammed earth structures in Costa Rica

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Their facades are clad in rammed earth The identical rectangular plans have only three solid exterior walls, constructed of rammed clay that was excavated from the site. Brazilian expert Terra Compacta was brought in due to Costa Rica's "lack of experience" with the construction method.

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Nori Architects uses simple finishes and exposed structure for minimalist home in Japan

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Tokyo-based Nori Architects responded with a compact two-storey home characterised by its exposed timber structure and simple interior and exterior finishes. We created a warm wood-filled space by eliminating interior finishes with exterior insulation, and exposing the wood structure, base, piping and wiring," said the practice.

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Bend, Curl, Twist and Turn: 7 Steel Structures Establishing New Frontiers for Building Envelopes

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Most commonly used for structural purposes, its function is often limited to framing systems and building foundations. In addition, by echoing the Las Vegas architectural typology, this flexible, freestanding structure creates a grand cathedral-like event space. Consequently, C.F.

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Moody Nolan unveils design of athletic facility at Obama presidential campus

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The Obama Foundation and US architecture studio Moody Nolan have released images of an athletic facility to be built on the Obama Presidential Center campus in Chicago. Wedges of textured metal fold over the building's exterior. Renderings show a rectangular, winged building where each side dips to meet at the centre.