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Japanese architecture informs design of Minnesota house by Salmela Architect

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Exterior walkways ring the interior courtyard that is seeded with native vegetation – a microcosm of and counterpoint to the larger landscape restoration project," the team said. Structural engineer: Meyer Borgman Johnson. The buildings are accessed by paved walkways that surround the courtyard. Contractor: Cates Fine Homes.

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Loader Monteith and Studio SJM create woodland school in Scotland

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Large skylights and glazed doors feature within the classrooms "Thresholds were carefully considered to offer a sense of welcome and create an informal, safe atmosphere from first entry," said the studios. The photography is by Jim Stephenson.

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How to properly assess structural wind damage

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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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Olson Kundig places detachable studio on rail tracks in Washington State

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Its door is informed by a popular train colour Besides the functional aspect of the rails, other elements of railroad design were implemented in the project, as an ode to the "legacy of the rail industry in the local region", the studio said.

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Studio Gang nestles Kresge College expansion in Pacific forest

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Chicago architecture firm Studio Gang has expanded a California college through the addition of mass-timber structures that were informed by how fungi grow in the wild. Kresge College is a part of the University of California, Santa Cruz. It also added a square at the building's primary entry.

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K Architectures creates trio of permanent circus tents for theatre in Béziers

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Paris studio K Architectures has created a permanent home for the Domaine de Bayssan Theatre near Béziers, France , which was informed by circus tents. . Above: the theatre (left), restaurant (centre) and ampitheatre (right) were all informed by "circus architecture". Structural engineer: Batiserf. Civil engineer: Ateve.

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South Hill House, Toronto, Ontario

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When altering both the interior and exterior, a sensitivity to the existing structure was observed. The new addition stands in contrast with contemporary details, larger open spaces, and modernist massing. StudioAC is registered with the Ontario Association of Architects.

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