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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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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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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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Perforated metal canopies ensure new city hall has it made in the shade

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Space limitations meant city offices were located in different facilities. So, getting a building permit could mean a trip to the Planning and Zoning office, followed by a drive across town to pay permit fees at the Finance Department.

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The programmatic evolution of the lobby

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The programmatic evolution of the lobby 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/14/2023 - 14:21 Office Buildings Ian Reves, Managing Director for IA's Atlanta studio, shares how design can shape a lobby into an office mainstay. So, what works? Furthermore, most lobby seating groups are planned to only provide for a momentary touch down.

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

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Sherry Sajadpour K-12 Schools Designers Architects Interior Architecture Security and Life Safety Ensuring the safety and security of students and staff is a top priority for school districts nationwide. One critical aspect of this process is to include our community first responders in the steering and stakeholder committees.

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Three Easy Steps to Building a Commercial Building

Wolgast Corporation

Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients.

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7 Kitchen Designs for Today's Lifestyles

Pro Builder

With that shift, our experiences during the pandemic have influenced several kitchen design concepts related to cleanliness and a renewed interest in outdoor kitchen and dining spaces, as well as large pantries for ample food storage and perhaps a nook or alcove for a small office space. F: The dining zone easily seats 8 to 10 people .

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