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Connecting it all: Role of joints as a primary component

Construction Specifier

They have a ubiquitous presence within a building’s visual language and physical fabric, yet are often overlooked or even fundamentally misunderstood. How can joints represent a marriage between pragmatic responsibility and visual poetry? Why do certain combinations of joint materials and substrates succeed, while others fail?

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Boston high-rise finds perfect fit in unitized curtain wall system

Construction Specifier

A primary design goal for the Raffles tower—which includes many elements of glass specification—was how to create a new skyline statement of subordinate scale and make it visually stand apart from the taller Hancock, while respecting the tower’s importance to the city’s urban fabric.

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Ways to Add Natural Light to Interior Spaces

Natural Building

But too much direct sunlight penetration can also cause visual discomfort and undesirable heat gains , so it is essential to properly control its entry. From milky glass panels to a wide range of fabrics, this look can be achieved through various materials. You can read the original article at www.archdaily.com.

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Are Polyester Beanies Good?

Work Gearz

These headwears do not just keep you warm and comfortable during the winter days at work but also become a fashion statement due to their visual appeal, based on the way you style them.   This article will throw light upon the details of Polyester Beanies and why you should choose them during work. 

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The Cambridge Central Mosque

Natural Building

The tree-pillars can be seen throughout the building, as well as outside, giving it a clear visual identity. Its form and fabric specification enables the building to be naturally lit during daylight hours and naturally ventilated throughout the year. You can read the original article at www.dezeen.com.

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TFM Article – BIM, Cloud Computing, IPD and JOC

Building Information Management

A disruptive technology is one that alters the very fabric of a business process or way of life, displacing whatever previously stood in its place. While a great deal of emphasis has been placed upon 3D visualization, this is just a component of BIM.

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Synthetic Vs Genuine Leather Shoes/Boots: What’s the Right Option for You?

Work Gearz

Today in this article I am going to discuss about these two types of leather and tell you the best between the two. Visual Appearance. Leatherette: This type of leather is made combining a fabric base and a plastic covering. Naugahyde: This is a vinyl-coated fabric and is waterproof. Genuine Leather. Synthetic Leather.