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It’s Your Average Off-Grid Shipping Container Home—Just Set on a Tall Metal Tower

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"This structure was to be very strong, be as fire resistant as possible and require as little long term exterior maintenance as possible. This was accomplished by utilizes repurposed shipping containers, a galvanized tower crane mast and tower components, metal interior framing, aluminum framed windows/trim and stainless steel ceilings.

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Under Construction: Slabtown Savier (images)

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Other materials proposed across the development include fiber cement panels, vinyl windows, aluminum storefront, metal canopies and metal balconies. The ground floor exterior is defined by extensive glazing, aluminum storefronts, accent wood cladding, steel canopies, exterior lighting, and fine masonry detailing.

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Budget Breakdown: An Architect Tinkers With Passive House Design on Long Island for $705K

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At 2,400 square feet, the three-bed, three-bath home uses tightly sealed triple-glazed windows to optimize insulation and air tightness. Photo by Liz Glasgow The architect started with some key principles to earn certification. These moves paid off bigger than Wayne expected.

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Reimagining California Homes and Art of Home Remodeling

The Architecture Designs

In order to honor the state’s Spanish past, Spanish Colonial Revival residences have stucco exteriors, red clay tile roofs, and elaborate wrought iron accents. Clean lines, spacious interiors, and big windows that connect the indoor and outdoor spaces are hallmarks of mid-century modern architecture.

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Sreenivas Reddy Residence

Design Thoughts Architects

This Modern residence represents rectangular exteriors, flat rooflines, and super straight lines. Large expanses of glass for windows help aid in energy efficiency and indoor/outdoor flow. The internal staircase has a fixed window in the landing area which gives a good amount of sunlight.

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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) Design Iconic External Diagrid for Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters

Architizer

The building was designed to “breathe” and flex to occupant needs, utilizing naturally ventilated atria and a column-free externalized structure. Operable windows in all office spaces and two vertical atria span the height of the tower, allowing the building to “breathe” the fresh coastal air as seasonal weather permits. .

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022: Residential Construction Costs

Life of an Architect

Some examples of hard costs are: Providing utilities to the site if not currently present Site Preparation (clearing away trees, stabilizing soil, cutting and filling to grade the site, etc.) At $450/sf, the exterior can be entirely 4? 425 per Square Foot (and up) Bring on the monks and other artisans from around the world! .