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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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The impact of office-to-residential conversion on downtown areas

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The impact of office-to-residential conversion on downtown areas 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/16/2023 - 08:29 Office Buildings Gensler's Duanne Render looks at the incentives that could bring more office-to-residential conversions to life. The opportunity for cities is massive. Clair West , Toronto, Ontario.

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3 important early considerations for office-to-residential conversions

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3 important early considerations for office-to-residential conversions 0 qpurcell Fri, 11/10/2023 - 09:42 Office Buildings Scott Campagna, PE, Senior Director of Housing, IMEG Corp, shares insights from experts on office-to-residential conversion issues that may be mitigated when dealt with early.

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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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How Amenity Design Can Make or Break Residential Projects

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How Amenity Design Can Make or Break Residential Projects. Housing Design Matters offers tips for updating residential amenities to accommodate changing homeowner preferences. As homeowner preferences are redefined post-pandemic, so too are the demands for new and improved amenity design. Design Best Practices.

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North London 9-floor mass-timber frame office approved

Construction Enquirer

Developer Related Argent has gained consent for a pioneering 9-storey mass-timber office building at the Brent Cross Town redevelopment in north London. The big timber office project site will sit next to the newly-opened Claremont Park, and alongside two major new public squares that will act as a gateway to the rest of the neighbourhood.

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Metal Ceilings: Types and Features

The Constructor

Metal ceilings are architectural ceiling elements made from finished metal plates with designs pressed into them. Hence, they are widely used for non-residential buildings like offices, hospitals, shopping […]. Metal ceilings can be made from aluminum, steel, or galvanized iron.