e-architect

DECEMBER 24, 2022

A simple, cyclical palette of wood, stone, concrete, steel, and expansive window walls allow the architecture to recede and let nature take center stage. In order to balance the environmental impact of a large pre-existing lawn, the remaining gardens utilize a palette of contextually appropriate native plant materials.

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Home Civil Engineering Utilities Engineering 94

SW Oregon Architect

AUGUST 8, 2021

He performed much of the construction labor himself, from clearing the site, to pouring the foundations, hoisting 500-pound beams into place, and tilting up 15’ tall wall sections (don't worry, he called on friends and utilized wall jacks to help with the really heavy lifting). Moreover, he finds time to maintain his professional practice.

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Housing Utilities Site Windows 188

Dwell

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Project Details: Location: Melbourne, Australia Architect: MRTN Architects / @ mrtn_architects Footprint: 86 and 235 square feet Builder: Rod Greaves Structural Engineer: C. The external materials are of a very limited palette—just cedar and yakisugi-style burnt ash cladding. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Red House appeals to the image of an ordinary house, but is built with the material and constructional integrity of a building designed to endure and age well.". The red tone of the brickwork heavily contrasts the green that colours the doors, window frames and the underside of roof canopies. Windows come in various shapes and sizes.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Typical to apartments at the time, the existing floor plan presented a clear division between living and bedroom/ bathing spaces, and original large windows provided ample natural light and effective ventilation. The ceiling is insulated and the roof window is double-glazed to minimize additional heat gain and retain winter warmth.

Structural Engineering 76

Structural Engineering Roofing Utilities Windows 76

Deezen

AUGUST 12, 2022

Polycarbonate walls and a row of tall window boxes bring diffused sunlight into the Iowa City Public Works building by US firm Neumann Monson Architects. Materials were chosen for being highly durable, low-maintenance and cost-effective. The structure houses equipment for local utilities departments. A 12-foot (3.6-metre)

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Dwell

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The goal was to reconnect this structure with the environment while best utilizing the exceptional site for the clients. "In Therefore, there were strict guidelines on how to use the existing structure as the basis for design. Post it here. A man-made object in nature may exist in harmony or disparity.

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Home Civil Engineering Remodeling Structural Engineering 98

aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Reuse was also critical – the slab, walls, bricks, many steel windows and doors and some roof trusses were all recycled. Photo © Brett Boardman It was a gymnastics exercise – we couldn’t dig anything, the utilities had to remain in the same location, and of course we needed to meet the 21st century building code.

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aasarchitecture

MARCH 13, 2024

A unique dry construction system has been implemented, utilizing wooden ribbed floors—CTL floors reinforced with beams—that enable large free spans meeting the high acoustic requirements necessary for the program. Furthermore, the atrium has been cleverly utilized to harness return ventilation. meters, achieved with CLT ribbed floors.

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Building Consulting Utilities Sustainability 52

Deezen

JANUARY 11, 2023

acres and was inspired by the visual language of the neighbouring warehouses such as punched windows and linear massing. West of West utilized custom precast and coloured concrete panels, fabricated by Redondo Manufacturing. Floor-to-ceiling storefront windows create natural light. Civil engineer: Civilitude.

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Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Exterior 102

Deezen

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

We always look for the dematerialisation of a project, especially by limiting the different materials used. Concrete is a very good material for this," said the architects. Structural engineer: Util. Windows: Allaert Aluminium. The photography is by Johnny Umans. Landscape: Jeroen Provoost. Interior: ILB.

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Landscape Housing Contractor Structural Engineering 122

aasarchitecture

MARCH 15, 2024

Contrasting with the gravity of the walls, the generous windows give dynamism and lightness to the elevations, reveling in the light of the sun’s rays. The fixtures of the east façade are burnished brass folding window frames with an extremely small section, to allow the interiors to expand towards the sea.

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Utilities Management Roofing Glass 64

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Clair West at the edge of Corso Italia, the under-utilized building was in decline and disrepair from more than a decade of neglect before the studio began the process of transformation. © Dubbeldam Architecture + Design. Dubbeldam’s studio occupies the top floor of the building. Newly enlarged openings look out onto St.

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aasarchitecture

MARCH 1, 2024

Photo © Karl Neumann Built in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, the building has a beautifully detailed tapestry brick façade featuring unique terra cotta spandrels decorated with sporting equipment, large wood and steel windows, copper detailing, and a barrel-vaulted metal roof.

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Renovation Civil Engineering Schematic Design Students 52

Deezen

JUNE 13, 2022

Mass timber and metal siding were used as materials. The facades of the buildings have punched window openings that help shade the interiors from the powerful Texas sun. MEP engineer: Arete. Structural engineer: MJ Structures. Electrical engineer: Lloyd Engineering. Owner: CIM Group.

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Engineering Engineering Roofing Industrial 98

BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Super insulated envelopes Airtight construction High-performance glazing/windows Thermal-bridge free detailing Heat recovery ventilation Simply put, a passive house approach creates a hyper-efficient building. Run models often Designing for passive house standards requires the team to utilize energy modeling regularly.

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Project Housing Design Windows 95

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

JGMA utilized the colors from Esperanza’s logo and the branding to transform a simple, rectangular plan into something that reflects the life and story of Esperanza. The ability to use simple building materials, in an organized form while being able to still create something profound and impactful to a community. © Focal point.

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Structural Engineering Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 63

e-architect

JULY 23, 2023

This space was formerly used as a workshop by the students of engineering. To foster energy saving measures and to minimize the deployment of construction material, a pod-shaped design was chosen over utilizing the entire hangar space.

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Santa Cruz Architect

JANUARY 7, 2024

Consider factors like material costs, labor expenses, and unexpected contingencies. Explore design trends, materials, and construction techniques to gather ideas for your project. Consult with a structural engineer to ensure that any wall removal is safe and won’t compromise the integrity of your home.

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Remodeling Renovation Home Exterior 83

aasarchitecture

MARCH 15, 2023

The three buildings iterate on the archetypal gabled form of the American barn while also distinguishing themselves with varying approaches to cladding and material detail. Inside, a large timber gabled roof structure stretching from one end to the other, creates an open dramatic central communal space.

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Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Landscape 52

Architizer

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The idea started in May 1988, born of a conversation between Feist and fellow professor and structural engineer Bo Adamson of Lund University, Sweden. The building is simple in its shape and in its function as a family home, yet its glazed roof and winter garden elevate it beyond a run-of-the-mill structure.

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e-architect

JANUARY 5, 2022

The original lot provided very little outdoor living space; the design focused on inviting in misted views with the use of expansive windows, creating the effect of an airy glass box hovering just above street level. Structural Engineer: Sheerline Engineering. Completion date: 2021. Completion date: 2021.

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Real Estate Renovation Structural Engineering Interior 52

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The building was designed to “breathe” and flex to occupant needs, utilizing naturally ventilated atria and a column-free externalized structure. The structural system serves multiple purposes at once, creating an open and column-free environment, which is passively shaded and naturally ventilated. Arup Group Ltd.

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Commercial Structural Engineering Engineering Engineering 59

aasarchitecture

AUGUST 12, 2022

Mix of the old and the new The newly built wooden construction adopts cedar plywood as main material and applies traditional beam-lifted frames, to echo the features of traditional northern Chinese houses. Doors and windows employ fixed insulating glass and openable frames made of laminated bamboo panels. Photo © Jin Weiqi.

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Housing Roofing Structural Engineering Consulting 52

e-architect

JUNE 20, 2023

In the area of the staggered storeys, there are also roof terraces as elevated constructions, which, however, are not accessible without steps in relation to the utilization unit. LEO: The exterior façade of building “LEO” is structured by a grey-beige mottled brick façade.

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Foundation Building Roofing Commercial 80

Architizer

JANUARY 25, 2023

The reimagined landscape includes the Glacial Streetscape featuring granite outcroppings formed from bands of stone skins recycled from New York State quarries and aligned with the NW to SE movement of the Laurentide Ice Sheet © Marble Fairbanks What drove the selection of materials used in the project? GM/CM: Westerman Construction Co.,

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Education Environment Landscape Sustainability 42

e-architect

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The new 6,700 square foot construction partially utilizes the previous residence’s footprint. A pre-existing garage sits at one end of this axis and is connected to the residence through a roof structure that serves as a carport. The floor-to-ceiling windows follow these same angles. Connecting elements. A chef’s kitchen.

Home 52

Home Exterior Real Estate Windows 52

e-architect

APRIL 28, 2023

In terms of spatial planning, the living areas and the master suite are located on the second floor, whereas guests and visiting family areas, as well as garages and utility rooms, are located on the first floor. Supported by a V-shaped steel structure, this generously fenestrated space offers a breathtaking view of the St.

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Architizer

AUGUST 5, 2022

A generously day-lit open stair was added to replace a previously enclosed utility stair in the central core to enhance vertical circulation between garden level to fourth floor of the building. What drove the selection of materials used in the project? Dreyfuss + Blackford Architecture. © Dreyfuss + Blackford Architecture.

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Design Thoughts Architects

JANUARY 19, 2022

The cost of construction includes the cost of raw materials, shipping, and taxes. For example, if the project’s size is larger, more raw material will be required, and vice versa. A large project necessitates large personnel as well as additional materials. Steel and Cement are majorly used materials in this type.

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Estimating Housing Foundation Construction 97

e-architect

JULY 6, 2023

An example of this strategy are the brick walls and wooden beams, which have been reinforced structurally with steel additions painted dark grey. Materials with neutral chromatic tones have been utilized in the meeting rooms, preserving the prominence of the original features.

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e-architect

AUGUST 18, 2023

The lower level contains carer accommodations, composed of a bedroom and bathroom, flanked by a utility area. The high level clerestory windows catch sunlight throughout the day, with the shadows of the larch columns projected onto the exposed clay walls. The spaces are unified through a restrained material palette.

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Architizer

APRIL 29, 2022

This building has four floors and the area of approximately 1200 square meters, including a reception hall, kitchen, dining room, four master bedrooms, a complete suite, sports spaces, swimming pool, service spaces, utility rooms, etc. The main windows of the project now face the stunning green hills in front of the building.

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Housing Design Roofing Concept 71

e-architect

JANUARY 19, 2023

Key products used: Every aspect of the building is bespoke, with highly crafted materials and furniture including Caithness stone, polished concrete, steel, Douglas fir, oak, zinc and copper. The use of natural materials, the form of the building and its orientation are all fundamental to tying it in to its setting, and enhancing the context.

Housing 52

Housing Roofing Site Technique 52

e-architect

APRIL 10, 2023

The project is characterized by natural tones and material choices that celebrate Bainbridge Island’s landscape and architectural history. Targeting LEED Gold certification, the Buxton Center will utilize a rooftop solar array, an expanded raingarden, and a more efficient HVAC system. Location: 200 Madison Ave. Design Years: 2020-2021.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 14, 2019

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.) Structural Engineer – very cost effective service to retain and in some cases, a mandatory consultant to retain.

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Construction Construction Residential Foundation 68

Community Architect

JUNE 10, 2021

The current "lumber crisis" puts a spotlight on this area of concern: Building materials. What are the materials we commonly use to build, how are they made, where do they come from and how sustainable are they? This is why this sequel addresses the materials and "embodied carbon". What is their carbon footprint?

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