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Sustainable Building and Design in Australia

Natural Building

This contemporary Australian home by Sustainable Building and Design, completed in 2020, showcases what is possible when sustainability is the goal. The design takes full advantage of passive solar principles and minimizes the amount of energy required for heating or cooling. Hot water is generated by another heat pump. kWh battery.

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site. Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects. Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.

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Design considerations for behavioral health patients

BD+C

Design considerations for behavioral health patients 0 dbarista Wed, 06/14/2023 - 18:30 Healthcare Facilities The surrounding environment plays a huge role in the mental state of the occupants of a space, especially behavioral health patients whose perception of safety can be heightened.

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Essential structural considerations in roof design

Construction Specifier

By David Thompson, PE Design professionals often work in isolation, with each discipline (architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical) working exclusively on their own discipline, and only getting together after they have completed most of their individual design contribution to coordinate dimensions. and Canada.

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Demystifying Autodesk Technology: Unlocking Efficiency for Factory Planning and Factory Design

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Welcome back to our blog series aimed at demystifying Autodesk technology for design and manufacturing. This dynamic interface allows you to explore various aspects of your design, from structure to intricate details. This integration allows real-time collaboration between Revit and Inventor designers.

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Net Zero Carbon: A Quick Plug for All-Electric Buildings

Stok

To achieve net zero carbon, there are two factors we need to account for: embodied carbon (which we previously outlined the importance of and actionable strategies for in an article on the role of embodied carbon ) and operational carbon. An important step towards eliminating operational carbon is for buildings to go all-electric.

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Can Rubber Boots Protect You from Electric Shocks?

Work Gearz

Can you imagine life without electricity? We use electricity on an everyday basis without knowing its consequences. Similarly, there are certain professions in which workers are exposed to electrical wires everyday and that is why their safety becomes extremely important. Yes, rubber boots can protect you from electric shocks.