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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

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rcassidy Tue, 01/02/2024 - 14:16 John Sullivan, AIA A new study by a collaboration of design, engineering, and construction firms describes cost-effective strategies for building laboratories and science+technology facilities using mass timber. The resulting spaces can accommodate a diverse group of tenants.

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Building healthcare in a coastal environment

Construction Specifier

Heuring, AIA, CCCA; Mitchell Elliott, AIA; Scott Horn, AIA; and Joshua Storm, PE. Over the last two decades, the healthcare market has undergone major shifts from institutional care models to residential/home care models. Photo courtesy Shell Point Retirement Community. By David L. Healthcare market trends.

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Overcladding for old masonry façades: why it is important to think performance first

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By Albert Aronov, AIA. As they age, many begin to show the effects of neglect, weather, and deferred maintenance on their façades, foundations, and roof assemblies. As they age, many begin to show the effects of neglect, weather, and deferred maintenance on their façades, foundations, and roof assemblies.

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Revit Beginners: Stepped Foundation Plans

Revit Beginners

Stepped Foundation Plans. We often have split level projects and weve had a lot of trouble isolating the stem walls and footings from the rest of the model for use in a foundation plan. You can now use Revit Filters to isolate your foundation from the rest of your project. call it Foundations. Foundations.

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Resilient Flooring: The sustainable specification

Construction Specifier

by Jane Rohde, AIA, FIIDA, ASID, ACHA, CHID, LEED AP BD+C, GGA-EB, GGF. At the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) the author created an American Institute of Architects (AIA) approved continuing education unit (CEU) “Resilient Flooring & Materiality—Transparency, Product Service Life & Performance.”

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PSMJ Resources Blog: 10 Strategies to Stay Connected With Your.

PSMJ Resources

” Relationships are the foundation of successful projects. American Institute of Architects (AIA). Residential Construction Continues to Struggle. Monday, October 3, 2011. 10 Strategies to Stay Connected With Your Clients. But, do we really understand what it takes to form a real connection with our clients? GreenSource.

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Revit Beginners: My Work

Revit Beginners

In this tutorial I have drawn four leves Lines as follows: - Level 1 - Line is drawn at -14 Level 2 - Line is drawn at -10 Level 2 - Line is drawn at 0 Level 2 - Line is drawn at 10 Then I switch to Level 1, I click on Wall Icon in Design Bar & select "Basic Wall Foundation -12" concrete. We design traditional, high-end residential work.

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