Building and Interiors

APRIL 8, 2022

MEP consulting engineers are well-versed in a variety of commercial building issues. Engineering consultants with extensive experience offer bespoke solutions to increase the energy efficiency of existing buildings and provide creative solutions for new building systems with assistance from brands like SCHELL. About Mr. B.O.

Consulting 59

Consulting Engineering Engineering Technology 59

aasarchitecture

OCTOBER 24, 2023

For its part, The Canyon hosts the key mechanical elements of an efficient district heating system, hidden away in parts of the ground floor and basement. The system leads to a reduction of CO2 and lower water, sewer, and energy usage. Source by MVRDV.

Masterplanning 64

Masterplanning Landscape Structural Engineering Engineering 64

Deezen

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The timber wall finish has also been installed on a split batten system, so even if someone wants to change this in the future it can be done relatively easily.". Skirting boards and architraves were reused to decorate the front of the bar. The interior features pendant lights made from waste coffee grounds.

Materials 98

Materials Space Finishes Interior 98

Architizer

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Making the curving part of the building watertight was tricky but working with a general contractor helped us overcome this by creating an effective rain screen system. We also had to deal with an all-glass façade and mitigate the appearance of HVAC mechanical and structural systems. © Form4 Architecture. Consultants.

Innovation 89

Innovation Glass Design Exterior 89

e-architect

AUGUST 2, 2023

In keeping with the theme of the city’s expanding green philosophy, and the environmental sustainability goals of the China Green Star rating system (the project has received a 2 out of 3-star rating), Li Min Ching felt that the Deji Plaza Xuzhou project should reflect its surrounding natural elements in some shape or form.

Consulting 76

Consulting Residential Masterplanning Foundation 76

e-architect

MAY 2, 2023

The new Taikang Financial Centre will be a centre of excellence that collaborates with leading civic, academic and corporate institutions to develop effective systems and networks that will provide a new ecosystem of support for people of all ages across China.

Insurance 47

Insurance Cities Masterplanning Information 47

e-architect

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

“Urban Sequoia is a concept that encompasses every aspect of the design and construction process, reconsidering the way we select materials, design mechanical systems and structures, and integrate innovative technologies—a reimagination that converts them into carbon absorbers.”.

Building 52

Building Concept Environment Construction 52

aasarchitecture

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In fact, although no active system is required in this space, high standards of comfort are guaranteed thanks to its combination of various passive systems. MEP: MF Minerbo Fuchs Engenharia S.A. Thanks to its combination of thermal mass and natural ventilation, the production area requires no heating or cooling.

Architect 64

Architect Manufacturing Roofing Management 64

Architizer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A comprehensive deep dive to understand the electrical needs of each discreet piece of equipment – from mechanical systems to the hand dryer in the restrooms – led to an incremental load reduction. The design team collaborated with ILFI in order to establish a rating system for registering the unprecedented building type.

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering Design Utilities Engineering 52

aasarchitecture

MARCH 28, 2022

A comprehensive deep dive to understand the electrical needs of each discreet piece of equipment – from mechanical systems to the hand dryer in the restrooms – led to an incremental load reduction. The design team collaborated with ILFI in order to establish a rating system for registering the unprecedented building type.

Diagram 52

Diagram Civil Engineering Utilities Design 52

e-architect

OCTOBER 10, 2023

For its part, The Canyon hosts the key mechanical elements of an efficient district heating system, hidden away in parts of the ground floor and basement. The proximity to the San Francisco Bay provides the site with the opportunity to utilise bay water for both cooling and heating of Mission Rock via a water exchange system.

Building 74

Building Masterplanning Structural Engineering Landscape 74

Deezen

JUNE 30, 2022

Most of the required mechanical equipment was concealed under the polished concrete floor, so that the space has an open and unobstructed feeling. MEP/FP/engineer: Mansfield Engineering (Shawn Mansfield), Building Engineering Systems. Glass and steel clad the structure's facade. Photo is by Tom Harris. Structural engineer: C.E.

Architect 98

Architect Structural Engineering Zoning Engineering 98

BD+C

JUNE 16, 2023

Our ability as professionals to fine-tune building systems and design details in 3D allows for a more cohesive building design and reduces possible drawing conflicts that may cause confusion or cost increases in the field. HOW DOES VR HELP WITH FINISHES AND FINAL DECISIONS?

Firms 98

Firms Project Building Consulting 98

e-architect

JUNE 13, 2023

The design thus focuses on modular systems with careful selections of surface materials. The new design features a well-defined theatrical entrance, and an auditorium with an origami ceiling equipped with advanced lighting and an AV system. Ceremonies, conferences, and events will take place in the auditorium.

Consulting 40

Consulting Events Masterplanning Sustainability 40

The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 19, 2023

Construction managers aren’t specialists in every type of building system, and they have to rely on quality control engineers to inspect critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) projects. You may need quality control personnel to supervise important work and ensure it’s going according to plan.

Site 59

Site Construction Construction Safety 59

aasarchitecture

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The 3D coordinate data was then input into a total station (TS) survey instrument to determine the points utilizing a navigation system for pile driving. To reference the structure to determine the designs including the placement and number of glass pieces, arrangement and size of the furniture, and positions and details of MEP facilities.

Housing 52

Housing Structural Engineering Glass Mining 52

e-architect

JANUARY 5, 2022

Three essential elements—earth, water and air—figure prominently in the building features, from the multistory rain curtain in the main lobby, to the striated marble cladding the tower’s elevator core, and to the natural ventilation system that brings fresh air into common areas and office spaces. Client: Rural Commercial Bank. Design Team.

Commercial 52

Commercial Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 52

BD+C

JULY 25, 2023

This may involve updating standard materials, implementing demountable partitions, more advanced and redundant Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, or programming space to accommodate fluctuations in department requirements.

Interior 98

Interior Design Environment Technology 98

aasarchitecture

JANUARY 3, 2022

This atrium forms the heart of the building and, like the opening and closing mechanism of a camera lens, is designed in such a way as to draw daylight deep into the interior, while simultaneously opening up views to the sky. Natural light and ventilation are further optimised by way of high interior spaces. Image © UNStudio.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Diagram Sustainability Visualization 52

aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Rainwater is collected to be used in the grey-water system (eg toilets). The interior, with its inviting bar and gaming spaces, revolves around the curving wooden ‘stem’ in the casino’s core. This sculptural structure evokes the proud Dutch shipbuilding tradition. The whole site is designed to be sustainable. Source by MVSA Architects.

Architect 52

Architect Contractor Contract Sustainability 52

aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Rainwater is collected to be used in the grey-water system (eg toilets). The interior, with its inviting bar and gaming spaces, revolves around the curving wooden ‘stem’ in the casino’s core. This sculptural structure evokes the proud Dutch shipbuilding tradition. The whole site is designed to be sustainable. Source by MVSA Architects.

Architect 52

Architect Contractor Contract Sustainability 52

e-architect

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Within the museum, a new MEP infrastructure will make the existing building more efficient, with a hybrid ventilation strategy that combines mechanical and natural ventilation, depending on the weather. Mechanical systems will draw energy from an electric system, enabling a fossil fuel–free development.

Landscape 75

Landscape Roofing Sustainability Information 75

aasarchitecture

AUGUST 28, 2023

Building energy demand is significantly reduced with highly insulated exterior walls, efficient mechanical, electrical, and lighting systems, and solar thermal water heating. Ultra-low flow plumbing fixtures, climate-appropriate landscaping, and harvested rainwater minimize water consumption.

Architect 52

Architect Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 52

aasarchitecture

MAY 18, 2023

In collaboration with New York based structural engineering firm LERA, the design team adopted a dual structural system with mega-braced frame and core walls. The panels integrate with the building’s mechanical equipment and have an artistical form to attract people to the central space and increase connectivity between towers.

Structural Engineering 52

Structural Engineering Consulting Engineering Engineering 52

e-architect

JANUARY 19, 2022

The house incorporates a ground source heat pump, a 12kw Photovoltaic array and a mechanical heat recovery ventilation system. Sustainability & MEP: Mesh (www.mesh-engergu.com). Further, the building envelope is extremely well insulated and airtight thereby creating a highly sustainable new building.

Home 75

Home Housing Client Clients 75

Santa Cruz Architect

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Artificial intelligence is the capability of a computer system to mimic human cognitive functions such as learning and problem-solving. Through AI, a computer system uses math and logic to simulate the reasoning that people use to learn from new information and make decisions. What are Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning?

Site 61

Site Safety Construction Construction 61

e-architect

JUNE 7, 2023

On the back of these fins, openable panels in the office interiors allow for user-controlled natural ventilation, reducing the need for mechanical cooling and therefore the operational energy required by the offices. ARUP MEP: China SouthWest Architectural design and Research Institute Corp Ltd.

Finances 56

Finances Zoning Site Client 56

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Note: The pavers surrounding the sculpture are pedestal supported to make room for all of the mechanical infrastructure and to allow water from the condensed steam vapor to drain below. Dick Landscape Contractor: Butler Landscaping Paving and Stone Contractor: Harris Masonry Misting System Design/Build: KoolFog. Team Members.

Landscape 70

Landscape Concept Structural Engineering Client 70

Life of an Architect

AUGUST 1, 2016

We did the mechanical system (re: air conditioning) as design-build for this project. Here’s a look at another section of the electrical and lighting plan for this house. We had several meetings with the HVAC contractor, and once we marked out the loads and duct pathways, we coordinated alignments on site.

Site 63

Site Architect Contractor Construction 63

SW Oregon Architect

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Clash detection is the process of identifying where such conflicts occur and how the systems interfere with one another. The probability of conflicts between building systems is only increasing as their complexity grows. when deliveries of critical systems and components to the jobsite will occur).

Contractor 203

Contractor Construction Construction Structural Engineering 203

Architizer

JANUARY 8, 2024

Nanning Airport Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates , Nanning, China KPF approached the design for the new Nanning Wuxu airport within a larger plan for growth and expansion of the terminal system. The new terminal the team designed the expansion to accommodate a system where passengers move to and from the aircrafts by remote stands.

Masterplanning 80

Masterplanning Renovation Inspiration Restoration 80

Community Architect

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Gas powered split air HVAC systems or furnaces are available anywhere and can be installed by a almost all companies working in the trade. For going solar to being truly efficient, fossil fuels need to be taken down and buildings should transition to all electric systems for heating, cooling, cooking and emergency energy.

Installation 88

Installation Roofing Utilities Engineering 88

e-architect

JUNE 4, 2023

A courtyard, created by daylighting the lower bedrooms from the buried podium, also acts as the rainwater runoff filtration system for the entire site. MEP Engineer: GMEP Engineers Civil Engineer: GreyStone Engineering Group Inc. Indoor materials specified were sourced naturally and are compliant with Low VOC standards.

Engineering 52

Engineering Engineering Civil Engineering Contemporary 52

Deezen

MARCH 21, 2022

It accommodates people working in a range of fields, such as robotics, bioengineering, applied physics and mechanical engineering. The complex has a broad array of sustainable elements, including shading devices, natural ventilation, solar panels , vegetated roof terraces, and efficient systems for lighting, heating and cooling.

Building 98

Building Contractor Consulting Engineering 98

Architizer

AUGUST 22, 2022

Through collaboration with our design team, we were able to exceed Title 24 energy requirements through efficient lighting, insulation, glazing, and mechanical systems. Civil Engineer: Brandow & Johnston, Structural Engineer: Saiful Bouquet, MEP Engineer: Design West Engineering, Landscape Architect: AHBE, Photographer: Tom Bonner.

Environment 89

Environment Students Architect Education 89

aasarchitecture

MAY 24, 2022

A dedicated outdoor air system ensures that occupants have fresh air throughout the entire building. Civil Engineering: Ecological Design Group MEP Engineering: CMTA Consulting Engineers Structural Engineering: Engineering Consultants Inc. Photo © Timothy Hursley. Photo © Timothy Hursley.

Home 52

Home Building Students Civil Engineering 52

Architecture Chat

MAY 2, 2019

Professionals like architects, civil engineers, structural engineers, MEP experts, and industrial designers must learn how to use this software. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing. The technology will improve the MEP design quality and will improve the coordination with the ongoing project. Model-based cost estimation.

Information 52

Information Building Technology Technology 52