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Why lab designers should aim to ‘speak the language’ of scientists

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Why lab designers should aim to ‘speak the language’ of scientists 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/22/2024 - 13:19 Laboratories Learning more about the scientific work being done in the lab gives designers of those spaces an edge, according to Adrian Walters, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal and Director of SMMA's Science & Technology team.

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5 of the Most Sustainable Buildings of 2017

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Earlier this year we talked about the importance of sustainability in construction , and how buildings are responsible for more than 40 percent of energy usage across the globe. Designed as part of the Living Building Challenge , the R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College is a self-sustaining structure. Cost: $371.5 Kern Center.

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Meet BREEAM, America’s Newest Green Building Certification

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The BREEAM certification process was developed in 1990 and uses a rating system to assess building sustainability in a variety of categories. And now BRE is partnering with HOK, an American architecture, engineering and design firm, to launch a BREEAM standard for new construction in the United States in 2019. According to the U.K.’s

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Gorgeous Balinese Wellness Retreat is Carbon Zero

Natural Building

Not only is this fast growing material incredibly sustainable, its flexibility means they were able to create spaces that biologically morph from the surrounding elements. The curvilinear forms of the roofs can be admired from different viewpoints and create lovely reflections from the pool below. Photographs: Mati Allendes.

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VIEWPOINT: Grey Matter: Lessons from the ‘La Cuisine’ building, Winnipeg Folk Festival

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Building Case Studies A CONVERSATION WITH TOM MONTEYNE pre-engineered steel building re-use of materials SabMagazine salvaged materials sustainable architecture and building sustainable design practice Syverson Monteyne Architecture the ‘La Cuisine’ building Winnipeg Folk Festival'

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Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again

Viewpoint Construction Technology

However, this concept has gained some traction recently with architects around the world in cities like Chicago, London, Minneapolis and Vancouver designing wooden high-rises. Some of the wooden skyscraper designs being discussed are just concepts at this point, but a few buildings have become a reality. What’s so great about wood?

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Monitoring Your Financial Position to Succeed in the Construction Industry

Viewpoint Construction Technology

At Viewpoint , we have invested years of experience, spoken to countless industry professionals and fine-tuned our offerings to make sure they are the best they can be for you. We know the industry and know what you want and have designed a built-for-purpose system that minimises human error and improves outcomes.