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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. RELATED ARTICLE: About 11% of U.S.

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Unconventionally Framed: When to Enlist the Expertise of a Structural Engineer

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It’s a fact; many times residential structures are simple and straight-forward enough that a structural engineer is not required. Pre-engineered wood roof trusses and engineered wood floor joists or trusses are common. Small, punched window openings allow for long, rigid shearwalls. Large Footprints.

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Klopf Architecture updates San Francisco home with "modern inversion"

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The Modern Inversion project involved the renovation of a San Francisco home. With raised ceiling heights and large windows and glass sliding doors, the open and airy great room now extends out onto the patio surrounded by lush landscaping to create one even larger indoor-outdoor room," said Klopf Architecture.

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Modern Inversion // Klopf Architecture

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With raised ceiling heights and large windows and glass sliding doors, the open and airy great room now extends out onto the new patio surrounded by lush landscaping to create one even larger indoor-outdoor room. Modern Inversion Gallery. The post Modern Inversion // Klopf Architecture appeared first on Journal.

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Averra Developments – Mount Pleasant Modern | Single Family Home

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Today, we’re excited to feature Averra Developments in our Client Spotlight with their Mount Pleasant Modern | Single Family Home. This grand space seamlessly flows into the back patio and yard through large format multi-slide glass sliders from Westeck Windows & Doors another local manufacturer.”

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Modern Barn, Dorset, southwest England

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This cluster of units which comprise Modern Barn serve various purposes, beginning with client desire. A window is strategically placed so that food and serving items can be passed with ease. Modern Barn was designed with passive design principles to embrace the sun where it is useful and protect from it when not.

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Modern extensions unify existing buildings at Nuremberg's House of Commerce

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Several structures listed as historic monuments were preserved and restored as part of the scheme, while some modern additions to the site were demolished and replaced to improve circulation. The folded eaves windows respect the historic eaves heights.". Structural engineering: LAP Leonhardt, Andra? und Partner.

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