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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BD+C

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. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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Residential and Commercial Construction: 7 Crucial Differences

Levelset

Construction businesses that are looking to thrive would do well to pay close attention to the differences between residential and commercial construction projects. At first glance, residential and commercial projects have similarities. Residential vs. commercial construction definitions. Residential construction.

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SAFTI FIRST Architectural Glass Products Bring Exciting Innovations for the Architectural Community

Safti First

With many years of experience, over sixty in the architectural glazing industry, we have learned that innovation is a necessity to growth and success both for our clients and ourselves. A product first tested and brought to market for use in Southern California in areas where views interfaced with fire zones along coastal areas.

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Aging in Place Community Amenities for Wellness and Longevity

Pro Builder

In order to create spaces where adults can live longer and age in place, architecture and design firms like Perkins Eastman are creating communities that prioritize walkability, connectivity, and comprehensive care options. Beyond just golf courses and bingo halls, new senior communities are incorporating meditation spaces and yoga studios.

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How a Designer Tackled This 35-Foot Wide Infill Project

Pro Builder

Residential architecture firm Housing Design Matters found a quaint open lot in the town of Greenville, SC, but the infill presented several challenges: a narrow lot, an abundance of large trees in the rear, proximity to a busy thoroughfare, and needed approval from a historical review board. cbroderick. Thu, 08/05/2021 - 10:43.

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Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences

BD+C

Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/21/2023 - 12:53 SAFTI FIRST For homes and developments built near or in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas and designated fire zones, fire rated glass fences introduce a remarkable innovation that seamlessly combines safety and aesthetics.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Jeff Thomas III, Design/Workflow Technology Lead, AO

Autodesk Construction Cloud

’ It’s more than just architecture for us.” Jeff Thomas III , Design/Workflow Technology Lead with leading architecture and design firm AO , understands how vital relationships are to advancing innovation and productivity in construction. It’s more than just architecture for us.

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