Archinect

JUNE 10, 2024

Arup has just released a new comprehensive guide to fire safety design and mass timber construction for architects in response to the nascent surge of projects utilizing the material nationwide.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Work on the vast expansion of the Metro Purple Line in Los Angeles has come to an abrupt stop following dozens of worker injuries and safety concerns that officials say have not been addressed. The safety of those building our county’s transportation projects must always be protected.

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Archinect

JANUARY 10, 2025

Those certified through the pre-existing AIA Safety Assessment Program (SAP) are encouraged to check in with the status of anticipated building assessment deployments across California. Please note: you must be licensed in the state you are volunteering in order to do so.)

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Archinect

JULY 5, 2023

However, when examining what’s being depicted, it is undeniable that there is an array of problematic safety violations present, including a lack of proper footwear, personal protective equipment, and fall protection.

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Archinect

MARCH 26, 2024

Advocates say the new law is a guise that uses climate change and building safety as its premise to usher in what is, in reality, a slate of insidious and destructive requirements. The Commercial Observer said they also work to "hamstring the powers of municipalities to dictate what can replace demolished structures."

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Archinect

MARCH 22, 2023

This means the K-12 sector may be undergoing its largest change since the 1970s, when the movement towards large classrooms and open spaces engendered many of the challenges safety upgrade projects are tying to mitigate.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

“We see opportunities to integrate technologies that can improve construction quality and safety, while creating exceptional homes for our customers.”

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Archinect

JULY 31, 2023

The country currently has no federal standards on workplace heat safety, and there has been no timeline for the finalization of one. Previously on Archinect: Lack of heat standards for construction workers increases safety risks as temperatures reach record-breaking levels Biden directed the U.S

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Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2025

At least ten states and a number of other larger cities are considering such reforms as we enter the new year, armed with the confidence that better fire safety technology and building materials can eliminate the sometimes costly code requirement at a crucial time. A final appr.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 21, 2022

A new independent review produced by a 13-member panel made up of faculty and community members at the University of California, Santa Barbara has outlined a host of health and safety risks inherent in the contested Munger Hall megadorm design proposal. ” Previously.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The issue of unsafe concrete panels in the aging structures in the UK is affecting museums and cultural institutions who now report conducting their own building safety investigations after a spate of school closures linked to the issue first stirred controversy in August.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Entrants were encouraged to explore creative approaches to materiality, construction techniques, and structural ingenuity, with particular attention to safety, durability, and weather resilience,” Buildner noted.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Director, Climate Action and Design Excellence, the manager is responsible for equipping AIA members with the tools necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public amid challenges for design to mitigate and adapt to climate change and address social inequity in the built environment."

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

A separate group, Grenfell Next of Kin, said that while they understood the sensitivity and difficulty of the decision, they also understood the “hard facts around safety.” The group, which represents some bereaved families and survivors, instead pointed to an alternative proposal to keep the tower as a memorial.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Designed and built for the nonprofit North Side Housing and Supportive Services (NSHSS), the shelter offers 70 beds in a non-congregate approach to housing that evinces a psychological sense of safety, community, and the notion of common humanity while importantly being devoid of sensory stressors.

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Archinect

APRIL 19, 2022

The joint study of 22 different U.S. Asphalt Art Initiative, Amsterdam. Lead artist:

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Archinect

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The height is limited by aviation safety rules for the City of London , where the planned 1 Undershaft will soon begin construction towards an anticipated early-2030s completion. meters (or 1,015.75

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

More than one hundred schools and education settings in the United Kingdom have been closed due to concerns over the integrity of concrete roof panels.

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Archinect

MARCH 3, 2025

Nonprofits The Pew Charitable Trusts and Center for Building in North America have released a report in support of single-stair apartment building designs made using data to provide a snapshot of their building safety performance and ability to reduce construction costs in the hopes of addressing housing shortfalls as fewer and fewer small and medium-size (..)

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Archinect

AUGUST 19, 2024

Post- Champlain Towers South tragedy condo building crackdowns are coming and now Florida could be facing its biggest real estate “crisis” in decades, NBC reports.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Photo: Eric Staudenmaier ↑ Ledding Library in Milwaukie, OR by Hacker Architects ; Photo: Jeremy Bittermann ↑ Public Safety & Allied Health Building, Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa, CA by Steinberg Hart ↑

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Archinect

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Norman Foster , Farshid Moussavi , and seven other jurors representing both Ukraine and an international community of architects, NGOs, and academics met to choose three Prize Winners and six Honorable Mention designs that were built around civilians’ safety, energy efficiency, and social sustainability.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Valencia is reeling from a fatal fire at an apartment complex in the Spanish city. The incident began on the night of Thursday, February 22nd, and though the cause has not been definitively established, early reporting has suggested that the building’s cladding may have played a part in the disaster.

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designboom

JANUARY 21, 2025

emeth addresses safety by integrating an SMA-based airbag system that is ultra-light and reusable, offering protection to the drone and people below. The post ’emeth’ by SAES takes drone safety to new heights with airbag alloy technology appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The project includes expanding sidewalks by 46%, reducing traffic lanes, improving pedestrian safety with shorter crosswalks, and adding greenery and lighting.

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Archinect

JULY 30, 2024

The rush to improve building safety in the wake of the 2021 Surfside condo collapse has since produced some unintended and expensive consequences for residents of Florida condominiums, three-quarters of whom live in structures that are now more than 30 years old.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

While these areas can offer panoramic views and impressive landscapes, the steep topography presents a series of challenges in terms of urban planning, structural safety, and socio-environmental risks. Read more »

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Previously on Archinect: NYC Department of Buildings' 'zero tolerance' safety sweeps have resulted in 1,499 stop-work orders Latino construction workers are disproportionately impacted, accounting for 18% of fatalities, yet only 10% of the population.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The UK government has announced debarment investigations for the architecture and construction firms related to the deadly Grenfell Tower fire, as well as building safety reforms. The Grenfell Tower tragedy claimed 72 innocent lives in a disaster that should never have happened," said deputy prime minister Angela Rayner.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

the year before, according to a new report from the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health. The total number of workers who died in the state increased to 61 in 2021, up from 41 in 2020, reported NYCOSH, a membership organization that represents workers, unions and health and safety professionals. In 2021, 12.1

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Archinect

MAY 21, 2024

We explore how a combination of safety concerns, technological advances, and insecurity among architects over their own relevance led to the protection of the title 'architect,' legislation which remains in force in every jurisdiction of the United States today.

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Archinect

JULY 20, 2023

With record-high temperatures impacting millions around the world, a spotlight has been cast on the workplace conditions of construction workers , who currently aren’t protected by any strict standard regarding extreme heat. According to a heat tracker by The New York Times , approximately 27% of the U.S.

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Archinect

APRIL 14, 2023

This comes a year after the agency enacted a program of “zero tolerance” safety sweeps resulting in stop-work orders at nearly 1,500 construction sites throughout New York City. The report also cited the impacts of better safety equipment for workers and the increased emphasis on safety education practices.

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ArchDaily

JULY 2, 2024

In this context, architecture is crucial for ensuring safety and spatial independence , enabling their full and effective participation in society. Despite advancements in their rights , they still encounter significant barriers and remain among the most marginalized in accessing essential services like healthcare, education, and employment.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to a new report by the New York State Comptroller’s Office, 89% of the visited active construction sites across New York City had safety issues, highlighting the need for the improvement of the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) oversight of construction sites.

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Archinect

JANUARY 27, 2025

The design of the Hangzhou Smart Medical Park is guided by the principles of human-centric spirit, production safety, and green ecology. It aims to create a one-stop, multifunctional medical complex.

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