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New-York Historical Society Museum & Library expands Central Park West location

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The New-York Historical Society Museum and Library, the oldest museum in New York City, is expanding its building on Central Park West by 70,000-sf, which will be used for program space for itself and The American LGBTQ+ Museum.

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Bamboo and Rammed Earth Help Build Integrated Society

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The access ramp winds up around the building and demonstrates how rammed earth can be used to create a more inclusive society. The post Bamboo and Rammed Earth Help Build Integrated Society appeared first on Natural Building Blog. You can read the original article at www.domusweb.it.

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Cement Types and Characteristics of Cements

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Types of Portland Cement Different types of Portland cement are manufactured to meet specific purposes, as outlined by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Designation C150, which specifies eight types: Type Name Type I Normal Type IA Normal, air entraining Type II Moderate sulfate resistance Type IIA Moderate sulfate resistance, air (..)

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4 technologies for improving building sanitization in a post-pandemic society

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The long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will transform future building design practices to prioritize public health and mitigate the risk of spreading infection.

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American Infrastructure Wins Project of the Year Award from the American Society of Highway Engineers

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May 2, 2013) - American Infrastructure,a leading heavy construction company and materials supplier, announced that it was awarded the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) Delaware Valley''s Project of the Year award in the Over $10 million category for the Route 29 All Electronic Toll Interchange project in Chester County, Pa.

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2022 ASCE Standards for Tornado-Resistant Buildings

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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has launched the first-ever design criteria for tornado-resistant buildings in their revised code.

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A peek into the world of geniuses — the Prometheus Society

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Cover of the Gift of Fire, the Prometheus Society's journal. A few weeks ago, I discovered that the person I spent almost four months sharing a tent through an overland African trip many years ago is the The Prometheus Society treasurer. I admired and envied his brains.

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