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Americans Agree On Strict Building Codes for Fire, Flood Zones

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Americans Agree On Strict Building Codes for Fire, Flood Zones. Public opinion on climate change shows that Americans care more about the environment than elected officials, according to recently released research. cbroderick. Tue, 09/08/2020 - 09:37.

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Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe

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At HMC Architects, we are optimistic about the difference we can make with our clients to reinforce our momentum toward safe, resilient learning environments that enhance student success, wellness, and community. Surveillance Surveillance or the idea of “see and be seen” to inhibit acts of vandalism.

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Rethinking building envelopes for climate-ready buildings

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It also needs to ensure the “large membrane” that separates the exterior environment from the interior environment, also known as the building envelope, is up to the task. The idea of building resilience has become more topical as everyone comes to terms with the fact that changing climate conditions seem inevitable.

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Fresh Takes on the Family Entry to Meet the Needs of Today's Homeowners

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Fresh Takes on the Family Entry to Meet the Needs of Today's Homeowners ibush Mon, 01/09/2023 - 06:00 A “family entry” from the garage or driveway provides a practical solution for today's families, acting as both a transition space and drop zone Larry W. The drop zone area is the perfect spot for mail, keys, and phone chargers F.

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New $412 million advanced research center hopes to attract scientists and clinicians in pediatric biomedical research

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The center will be an interactive and interdisciplinary environment designed specifically to generate new ideas and teamwork. Open atriums and courtyards will bring in natural light and interaction zones will unite key science disciplines. The labs and spaces will enable researchers to collaborate openly across departments.

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Benefitting kids through human-centric high school design

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What that means, though, and what it implies for the physical environment can vary widely depending on who those users are. These third places are vibrant, comfortable, communal places to share ideas and form relationships. We regularly challenged ourselves with “What’s the least we could build?”

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NAPA Announces Winners of Asphalt Operations Safety Award

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The Asphalt Operations Safety Innovation Award recognizes the development and implementation of ideas that lead to improved worker safety in a roadway work zone, plant site or quarry environment, and companies whose safety practices go above and beyond normal safety practices.

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