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Touring Notre Dame Cathedral with its army of restorers

Archinect

Instead, an army of over 2,000 workers and skilled tradespeople has diligently chipped away under the direction of General Jean-Louis Georgelin, who died unexpectedly last August. Their incredible pace has required a truly global effort.

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Architect: Whose Title Is It Anyway?

Archinect

’ In the fourth part of Archinect In-Depth: Licensure , we explore the proliferation of the title 'architect' in cases beyond the built environment, most notably in the technology sector through terms such as 'software architect' or 'IT architect.' Are such titles legal? Who has responsibility for monitoring their use or misuse?

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Finally, Eugene has its new City Hall!

SW Oregon Architect

The new Eugene City Hall (all photos by me) My wife and I attended last Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony and public open house marking the official opening of Eugene’s new City Hall in the former Eugene Water & Electric Board headquarters building. The design, while not entirely timeless, continues to stand up very well today.

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This Hungarian mass timber house blends seamlessly into its natural environment

Archinect

Hungarian design-build studio Hello Wood has shared its latest home with us, seamlessly blending into its rural surroundings and bridging the gap between the natural environment and engineered objects. Photo: György Palkó Located in rural Hungary , CLT House is approximately 1,453 square feet and fully equipped.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect.

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Why So Many Banal Boxes? Because Architecture Reflects the Ethos of Its Time

ArchDaily

The stick-frame-over-podium building —the so-called 5-over-1 —is here to stay. The Box, as I like to refer to it, utilizes the hybrid technology of a concrete-and-steel base below wood-frame construction, and is used predominantly for market-rate housing.

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The Grand Palais debuts its pre-Olympics makeover in Paris

Archinect

The initial phase of the four-year project that will be completed in 2025 involved expanding its capacity by 60%, creating a new pedestrian linkage to the Seine and Square Jean Perrin, restoring the balconies of the structure’s nave, and removing ad hoc additions that had slowly accrued since its opening 124 years ago.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. There are a variety of approaches you can use to develop this collaborative sustainable culture.