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When To Hire a Structural Engineer over a Civil Engineer

The Architecture Designs

If you are undertaking a new construction project, renovating a home extensively, or carrying out other construction works, you may need to hire a civil engineer, structural engineer, or both. Because of how involved some of these projects can be, it is best to get in touch with a civil engineering firm in St.

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Bofill Foundation Headquarters, Barcelona, Spain

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The rhythm of the structure and windows of the existing building is emphasized by the transversal insertion of the technical lighting and installations. In order to further improve its efficiency, 32 photovoltaic panels have been installed, which cover a significant portion of the building’s energy expenses.

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Slab-on-Grade vs. Crawl Space: Which Foundation System is Best?

Santa Cruz Architect

Until recently crawl space foundations have been the favored and most popular type of foundation system. But recent years have seen an increasing interested and popularity of slab-on-grade foundations. What Is a Slab-On-Grade Foundation? What is a Crawlspace Foundation?

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Feste designs free-to-use cabins for 25 locations in southern Norway

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The Agder Day-Trip Cabins are being installed in each of the 25 municipalities in Agder to encourage both locals and tourists to spend more time in nature. The Agder Day-Trip Cabins are being installed in 25 locations The first 20 are now in place, with the following five set to be installed by the end of 2024.

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Ervin Architecture unveils expansion of Maine's largest building

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2019 saw structural and infrastructural improvements In 2018, "quasi-permanent shipping container structures" were built as annexes offsite to house food and beverage facilities, and the permanent eastside foundation was poured allowing the installation of four shipping containers that housed the corporate club spaces.

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How to properly assess structural wind damage

BD+C

It is essential that structural engineers have a strong understanding of wind behavior, structural behavior, knowledge of building codes, and repair requirements. A structural engineer is necessary to assess wind damage because of the significant impact wind can have on a building's structural integrity.

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Tall Architects wraps X-shaped Alabama cabin in black metal

Deezen

The cladding was made from recycled material The exterior cladding was selected for its cost efficiency, ease of installation, and ability to withstand hurricane-force winds and rain, which are common in the area. Project credits: Architecture: Tall Architects Interiors: Jill Dupre Structural engineer: Simpkins & Costelli, Inc.

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