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These are the eight historic sites receiving Conserving Black Modernism grants today

Archinect

A group of eight important Black modernist sites across the country has been selected for a round of grants worth a total of $1.2 million by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. They were part of the Conserving Black Modernism program that is being directed by the Trust's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund.

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Transforming Site Surveys with 360-Degree Video Technology

ArchDaily

They provide detailed information on the physical characteristics of a site, existing structures, environmental conditions and possible obstacles, which will serve as prerequisites for the design stage, ensuring that all relevant factors are considered before construction begins.

Site 260
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Construction Site Tour

SW Oregon Architect

Construction site tours help them understand why coordination, communication and teamwork are so important, why mastering fundamental building technology principles is critical, and why even relatively modest jobs are more complex than they may seem at first blush. The value inherent in the practical insights gained strongly favor them.

Site 219
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UNESCO survey verifies 341 damaged cultural sites across Ukraine

Archinect

UNESCO has verified nearly 30 dozen damaged cultural sites across Ukraine in a new survey meant to shed light on the extent to which the cost of war has left an impact on the nation’s spiritual landscape and intellectual heritage over the past two full years. UNESCO officials compiled their tally from a number of on-the-ground sources.

Site 288
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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward.

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Moroccan heritage sites severely impacted by recent earthquake

Archinect

Several Unesco World Heritage sites have been severely damaged by the recent earthquake in Morocco. [.] As the death toll climbs, so too will revelations of damaged heritage sites, as Morocco’s fragile patrimony—especially in less accessible rural areas—bears the brunt of the earthquake alongside the nation.

Site 299
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Site Tour: The Ponds on Alexander

SW Oregon Architect

Inside the Clubhouse entrance at The Ponds (all photos by me) AIA Eugene and the Willamette Valley Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute jointly hosted a construction site tour of The Ponds on Alexander this past Thursday. acre site that borders the picturesque Delta Ponds wetlands area. Interior of the 3-bedroom unit.

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