Natural Building

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The Helderberg Nature Reserve will provide benefits include education, recreation, tourism, job creation and skills development. It is designed to be carbon-neutral, and the materials were carefully selected in an effort to respect the natural environment. You can read the original article at www.iol.co.za.

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BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2024

Tactical issues for renovating university research buildings 0 qpurcell Thu, 01/25/2024 - 13:30 Laboratories Matthew Plecity, AIA, ASLA, Principal, GBBN, highlights the connection between the built environment and laboratory research, and weighs the benefits of renovation vs. new construction. To Build (Anew), Or Not to Build?

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Natural Building

MAY 20, 2021

Windcatchers are a great example of the marriage between architectural design and the environment to help keep your house cool. The principles of passive solar design are core to building houses that can keep us comfy without using much energy. When we begin to design sustainability, we begin to design resilient homes.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This article unveils ten powerful strategies to revolutionize energy efficiency on construction sites. This plan can also identify any areas that might need more energy-efficient building design and operations. Using natural light can save on energy usage during the day; natural lighting can also create a comfortable work environment.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 18, 2021

3ndless 3arth 3covillage describes itself as “a regenerative community focused on land restoration, permaculture, natural building, holistic health, and eco-conscious education.” Building is central to their mission, with natural building workshops being a primary source of community collaboration and trade education.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 4, 2022

The effects of heat have negative outcomes for health and well-being, social equity, energy use and peak demand, resilience of health, transportation and electrical infrastructure, crime, education, and productivity. Urban planning which minimizes heat buildup and retention (urban design). percent by 2100.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Ladakhi engineer, educator and innovator, Sonam Wangchuk has developed the prototype of a unique solar-heated tent for Indian Army soldiers stationed in the cold and high-altitude climes of Ladakh. The design is very simple. “We You can read the original article at www.thebetterindia.com.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Creating an open information environment. Integrating operating, design and construction knowledge through broad based team meetings. Learn more about LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4 … FEATURED ARTICLE. Alignment of risk and reward with a party’s ability to control risk. Reducing redundant efforts, conflicts.

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BD+C

AUGUST 7, 2023

Putting 9 senior living market trends into perspective 0 rcassidy Mon, 08/07/2023 - 20:26 Senior Living Design Brad Perkins, FAIA, a veteran of more than four decades in the planning and design of senior living communities, looks at where the market is heading in the immediate future. and around the world.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 12, 2016

I recently read an article about concepts that will shape the future of the construction industry. Our education and professional development systems are failing to properly address the fundamental concepts of life-cycle and total-cost-of-ownership management specific to the built environment. Three concepts were highlighted-.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 12, 2016

I recently read an article about concepts that will shape the future of the construction industry. Our education and professional development systems are failing to properly address the fundamental concepts of life-cycle and total-cost-of-ownership management specific to the built environment. Three concepts were highlighted-.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Easy disassembly is central to the “regenerative” philosophy behind the building’s design and construction. This structure is the first project of the School of Architecture’s Regenerative Building Lab, which teaches students design and building techniques that reduce a building’s environmental impact. There is a short Youtube video.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 16, 2022

a piece of furniture or appliance) might look like in their own environment. And this is exactly what we’ll discuss in this article. AR refers to experiences and technologies that bring computer-generated objects into a physical environment, like augmented reality glasses for construction. Key Takeaways. What is AR?

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Environment. Earn Continuing Education Credits. Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by Army Corps. Monthly Subscription (Automatic Renewal) : Access all articles published on ENR.com for only $9.95/Month. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Transportation.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 16, 2022

I consider myself lucky to work with the amazing educators on Autodesk’s eLearning & Digital Services team for our construction software. According to product education research , 66% of product users (i.e. That’s where curated learning paths and continuous education can really make a difference. Why is that important?

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Natural Building

MARCH 20, 2021

Mother Earth News published a nice article written by Joe Silins about his journey as a natural builder and building his small straw bale guest house. After school, I got a job with Pima County in Tucson, Arizona, bought a house, and joined the board of directors of a nonprofit working to connect people to the environment.”

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

He says that the home’s design aimed to integrate with the family’s culture and withstand the extremes of the harsh desert environment. “And it has also been designed specifically for the environment for which it is situated. ” You can read the original article at www.abc.net.au.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Ramjit volunteered to work for an earthworks project being facilitated by a natural builder from South America; he opened her awareness to art and design in natural building. Since then, she has worked on projects focusing on alternative, regenerative, ecological forms of natural building that use sustainable technology and design.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The builders seeks to introduce shared housing which is built and occupied with respect for the environment. The team has this to say about the design-build process: “ We sure have faced some challenges along the way but we hold true to our principles and we do our best to be as eco friendly as possible.

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ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2012

Environment. Earn Continuing Education Credits. The Top International Design Firms. Description: International Design Firms take stock in the market. Monthly Subscription (Automatic Renewal) : Access all articles published on ENR.com for only $9.95/Month. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The United Nations has written a set of “principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture” for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 25, 2013

The Greater Omaha Chamber is lauding the positive impact CenturyLink’s multi-million dollar investment will have on Omaha’s existing and future business environment. Other businesses and institutions that could benefit are those in the health care, education, manufacturing and banking sectors.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 6, 2014

The design for the 133,000-square-foot Amada Solution Center in Schaumburg was inspired by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. From the March/April 2014 issue.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 24, 2019

She called up her structural engineer on an educational-building project and asked if they could swap out some of the cement in their mix for fly ash. The climate crisis has prioritized anyway-we-can mitigation over the design industry’s previous focus on low-utility-bill design. He was game to try it in the foundation.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

This property of solar radiation traps heat between the glass panel and masonry wall, allowing the Trombe wall to effectively absorb heat while limiting its release into the environment. Nature & Environment Learning Centre / Bureau SLA. Nature & Environment Learning Centre / Bureau SLA. Image Courtesy of Bureau SLA.

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Natural Building

MARCH 6, 2020

Designed by the firm Atelier Koe, this rammed earth house located 30 miles outside of Dakar, Senegal, was intended to be a reprieve from city life. Architects are looking at indigenous and vernacular design as greener alternatives to conventional construction and The Art of Earth Architecture shows how it can be applied to modern buildings.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 28, 2018

The climate and corrosive salt environment of the Persian Gulf created a number of challenges for this striking new building. The project team needed a waterproofing membrane that was not only well suited for the corrosive salt environment of the Persian Gulf, but also for Qatar’s severe heat – often in excess of 40°C (104°F).

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BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

This article will identify the primary causes of engineering failures, define proactive versus reactive maintenance, recognize the reasons for deferred maintenance, and identify the financial and safety risks related to deferred maintenance. The life cycle cost analysis provides knowledge of the concrete, environment, and structure.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Organizations that provide leadership and commitment to collaborative environments are rare. Common data environment (glossary of terms and definitions, locally researched detailed unit price cost data). Partnering in a unit price environment. management of knowledge in project environments. Shared vision. Badenfelt, U.

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Natural Building

MAY 6, 2020

Gauri Satam and Tejesh Patil have joined forces to found unTAG, a Mumbai-based architectural and interior design firm that believes in building sustainable homes. Tejesh Patil has always been fascinated by energy-efficient designs. The duo used passive solar designs like large overhangs and appropriate openings.

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Natural Building

MAY 14, 2021

When I asked about different design ideas they smiled and proudly said, ‘We can do anything in stone.’”. You can read the original article at www.architecturalrecord.com where there is also a nice Video showing the project. “Stone was so abundant and the craftsmen so skilled, it was really the only option,” Kellogg says.

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ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Environment. Earn Continuing Education Credits. Voids Design Contract After Ethics Review. Monthly Subscription (Automatic Renewal) : Access all articles published on ENR.com for only $9.95/Month. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2017

Earlier this month I was going through my post-holiday emails when I came across a Construction Dive article on 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Pros in 2017. The idea is to approach opportunities with a “brain trust,” while also fostering an environment where committee members can benefit from and build on each other’s knowledge.

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GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

For projects where high moisture in the concrete slab is an issue, installers may automatically turn to one of the lower-cost “high-performance” adhesives on the market rather than using a rolled moisture barrier specifically designed for moisture mitigation. Related articles. Arts & education. High-Performance Adhesives.

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Natural Building

MAY 24, 2021

On a small island off New Zealand’s mainland is a building known as Te Kura Whare, which is designated as a “living building.” Te Kura Whare is as much about community building, and hope as it is about guardianship of the environment. hoe stories are conveyed through artwork and design featured throughout Te Kura Whare.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

Additionally, the construction has made significant strides in sustainability and inclusivity, so professionals can contribute to a greener future while enjoying a more diverse work environment. Amarnath, as the Head -- BIM, was responsible for implementing a common data environment (CDE) across the Sobha Group organization.

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