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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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Converting downtown office into multifamily residential: Let’s stop and think about this

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Converting downtown office into multifamily residential: Let’s stop and think about this 0 dbarista Tue, 07/11/2023 - 10:44 Multifamily Housing Is the office-to-residential conversion really what’s best for our downtowns from a cultural, urban, economic perspective? Or is this silver bullet really a poison pill?

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. This “passive” approach, in contrast with active systems based on a constant supply of conditioned air by HVAC systems is the basis of Passive House. Governments in North America are beginning to drive Passive House.

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All You Need To Know About Construction Project Management To Get Started

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The goal of every construction project management is to complete the project, and the balancing of resources, finances, time, and feasibility plays a crucial role in its completion. . The most common types of construction projects are residential, commercial, roadway, industrial and heavy construction.

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Kimley-Horn eliminates the guesswork of electric vehicle charger site selection

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Kimley-Horn, the national engineering, planning, and design consulting firm, today launched TREDLite EV, a cloud-based tool that helps organizations develop and optimize their EV charger deployment strategies based on the organization’s unique priorities. Kimley-Horn has planned, designed, or permitted more than 15,000 EV chargers nationwide.

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2024 International Energy Conservation Code Will Use a New Development Process

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Code-change proposals were submitted in the fall of 2021, with more than 200 proposed changes to the residential energy code and more than 250 proposed changes to the commercial energy code. Imposing a penalty on houses larger than 5,000 square feet. Realigning energy efficiency measures to prioritize more cost-effective strategies.

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The Standard Room Size & Location in House | Standard Room Sizes in a House

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Types of Room Build in a Residential Building. In an apartment or residential structure, a foyer is a lobby or corridor that separates the entry from the living room. It should be connected to the dining room and positioned such that maximum solar light comes in during the early hours, when it is most utilised, if feasible.

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