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Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses

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Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses 0 qpurcell Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:30 Higher Education To help people with disabilities feel part of the campus community, higher education institutions and architects must strive to create settings that not only adhere to but also exceed ADA guidelines.

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7 Kitchen Designs for Today's Lifestyles

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ARCHITECT : Adele Chang, AIA, LCRA Architecture & Planning , achang@lcra-architects.com , 626.449.9698 . Modeled for homebuyers seeking a casual indoor-outdoor lifestyle, the oversize kitchen, dining area, and great room’s outdoor area are the main event of Plan 1 (shown). F: The dining zone easily seats 8 to 10 people .

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Integrating lighting into specialty ceilings

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Over the past several years, lighting has become more front-and-center in the early stages of architectural design—and for good reason. These technology zones enabled flexible placement of a variety of luminaire options while eliminating much of the aesthetic concerns and time associated with the installation process. By Star Davis.

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Custom Home: A Modern Design of Light and Magic

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Built on the site of the client’s boyhood home, the design borrows from that past while establishing a modern future for the client and his family, while also applying lessons in creative ways to manage restrictive municipal zoning requirements and daylight access rules, with sometimes surprising results. A Warmer Spin on Modern Architecture.

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Design Ideas for Flexible-Use Spaces 2.0

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C Laundry room/ drop zone /beverage center/pantry. DESIGNER: Dahlin Group Architecture | Planning , marketing@dahlingroup.com , 925.251.7200. Located on the main floor, people can define how they use this space, as a school room, playroom, or creative space. A Main entry. A Main entry. E Adult sanctuary.

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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

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Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.

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Difference Between Tied Column and Spiral Column | What Is Spiral Column | What Is Tied Column |

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The main function of the column is to transfer the whole load of the structure to the underground strata. Spiral columns have spirals to hold the main longitudinal reinforcement in its position and to increase the column ductility before failure. Introduction of Column. Tied Brick Column.

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