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Hip Hop Architect Michael Ford on building a foundation for future generations of BIPOC designers

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Rendering of the lobby installation Ford designed for National Guardian Life Insurance. For the project, Ford plans to erect a 25-foot-tall lobby installation with the company’s DEI statement engraved across 360 individual tiles using his own self-developed hieroglyphic alphabet. Image courtesy BrandNu Design.

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The Importance of Locally Owned and Operated Businesses in Foundation Repairs

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When it comes to foundation repairs, there is no question that locally owned and operated businesses make a difference. Here we’ll look at some reasons why locally owned and operated businesses matter regarding foundation repairs. However, the process behind the foundation repair insurance and claims can be a complete mess.

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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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A new tool provides wildfire risk data to American homeowners in the face of climate change

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Wildfires are becoming an increasing threat to American homeowners with the acceleration of climate change, and now a new tool from the nonprofit First Street Foundation will allow them to access probability-based data about the potential risk their property may face over the next 30 years.

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Frank Lloyd Wright's unbuilt buildings revealed in series of renders

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Courtesy of Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Courtesy of Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. His legacy and plans for a variety of structures including residential and civic buildings are maintained by the Frank Lloyd Wright foundation. The National Life Insurance building rises with a blue-green facade. Above: The Illinois.

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Ten key projects by the late architect Balkrishna Doshi

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Photo courtesy of the Vastushilpa Foundation Kamala House, Ahmedabad, 1959 Named after his wife, the Kamala House was Doshi's personal residence. Photo courtesy of the Vastushilpa Foundation Premabhai Hall, Ahmedabad, 1976 Located in the centre of Ahmedabad, Premabhai Hall was an angular brutalist structure that served as a public theatre.

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How to properly assess structural wind damage

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The assessment of wind damage is important for both property owners and insurers because it helps to identify the extent of damage, necessary repairs, potential safety hazards, and facilitates progress toward eventual remediation. For example, the TWIA has specific requirements for the design and installation of replacement roofs.