designboom

MARCH 5, 2024

monotrum redesigns Kenji Kawai’s corrugated house Corrugated House project by monotrum transforms a structure constructed from a corrugated pipe, a civil engineering material, into an accommodation facility.

Renovation 119

Renovation Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 119

World Architecture Community

JUNE 25, 2024

Constructed in 'Üü based on the designs of Ulrich Müther, a civil engineer, The team of von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Archi­tects (gmp) has completed the refurbishment of a 'Üüs multi-purpose hall, known as The Hyparschale in Magdeburg, Germany.

Civil Engineering 111

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Construction 111

Architonic

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Verkehrstechnik AG, „Berliner Verbau“, Celler Grundbau GmbH demolation: Wimmelbücker Abbruch GmbH steel construction: Lausitzer Stahlbau Ruhland GmbH, Stahl- und Anlagenbau Schädlich GmbH Facing the city - The “New… architecture: slapa oberholz pszczulny | sop architekten. interior & design: slapa oberholz pszczulny | sop architekten.

Civil Engineering 130

Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Consulting Contractor 130

Dwell

JULY 20, 2022

Title 24: Monterey Energy Group Photography: Joe Fletcher / @joefletcherphoto From the Architect: " A San Francisco family asked us to help them expand an existing property near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Civil Engineering 145

Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Engineering Engineering 145

Deezen

JULY 21, 2022

Architecture studio SPF Architects has completed a sports facility in Los Angeles consisting of two separate buildings that were built using pre-engineered metal structures in order to not disrupt activity at the site. The complex consists of two pre-engineered metal buildings. General contractor: Pinner Construction.

Engineering 98

Engineering Engineering Structure Architect 98

SW Oregon Architect

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Having a very good, broad knowledge about design and construction is obviously helpful, but being a generalist rather than a specialist means I am a Jack of All Trades and a master of none. The underlying objective is to reduce immensely complex design problems to calculable and more easily comprehended packets. I disagree.

Civil Engineering 205

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Sustainability 205

Deezen

MAY 24, 2024

Project credits: Architect of record: Studio Libeskind Construction manager/ GC: Lettire Construction Corp Civil engineer: AKRF Structural engineer: LERA Consulting Structural Engineers MEP/FP engineer: FISKAA Engineering Fire alarm consultant: Nazar Engineering P.C.

Housing 145

Housing Home Civil Engineering Structural Engineering 145

Deezen

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Bay Area studio David Baker Architects has completed 145 units of social housing using modular construction and a weathering steel facade in San Francisco , California. The use of modular construction reduced the project's timeline from the average five to seven years to three. Structural engineer: DCI Engineers.

Construction 114

Construction Construction Housing Architect 114

Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Architectural services can be obtained from unlicensed persons, but they cannot call themselves architects and generally, with the exception of single-family residences, they cannot sign construction documents. Architects work hand-in-hand with other professionals such as civil and structural engineers to deliver qualified designs.

Construction 84

Construction Construction Project Contract 84

Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Named Hayes Park Central and Hayes Park South, the buildings were constructed in 1962 for Heinz to use as both administrative headquarters and research laboratories. Studio Egret West has received planning permission to create 124 apartments across the two office buildings while preserving their external concrete frames.

Housing 144

Housing Consulting Civil Engineering Architecture Firm 144

Deezen

MARCH 3, 2022

A type of flooring that uses 75 per cent less concrete than the current standard has been invented by researchers at the universities of Bath, Cambridge and Dundee, who say it could make a "major difference" to the construction industry's carbon footprint. ACORN aims to reshape use of concrete in construction.

Civil Engineering 105

Civil Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Engineering 105

Deezen

JANUARY 10, 2023

Sparano + Mooney Architecture constructed the three-bedroom, 3.5-bath The house is clad in Western Red Cedar Select that references the landscape and works to reduce construction waste by using 14-foot (4.2-metre) Builder: Living Home Construction. Civil engineer: McNeil Engineering.

Home 145

Home Civil Engineering Finishes Engineering 145

Deezen

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Meanwhile, the roof has integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) construction elements to generate renewable energy. The mounds contain semi-private rooms Completing the project are roof overhangs to reduce solar gain on the glass walls, which Snøhetta said are "currently the largest load-bearing glass system in China".

Civil Engineering 145

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Glass 145

Deezen

AUGUST 23, 2022

As climate change increases the magnitude of wildfire events, we must enhance the construction systems and materials to withstand these disasters," the studio said. Engineered wood and steel were used for the structural frame. Engineered wood and steel were used for the structural frame. Civil engineer: Shaw Engineering.

Housing 145

Housing Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 145

Deezen

MAY 28, 2024

Weathering steel characterises the facade Other projects by Lever Architecture include an Oregon winery building with angled roofs and cedar-clad walls and an office building for a charitable foundation that was partly constructed of mass plywood. The photography is by Lara Swimmer.

Housing 125

Housing Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Architecture 125

Deezen

JANUARY 5, 2022

The main theatre was constructed with a steel frame, while the ampitheatre was largely constructed from concrete. It was constructed from concrete. The restaurant building, described by the studio as the cabaret, was constructed with a timber frame. "As Structural engineer: Batiserf. Services engineer: Bet Choulet.

Civil Engineering 145

Civil Engineering Architecture Information Engineering 145

Deezen

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The photography is by Iwan Baan.

Space 132

Space Civil Engineering Consulting Safety 132

Deezen

OCTOBER 21, 2022

But none of these alternatives is currently available at the necessary scale to reach net-zero emissions by mid-century, according to Cambridge University engineering professor Julian Allwood. Below, we've rounded up six of the most innovative projects across both approaches: Photo is by Helene Sandberg.

Materials 140

Materials Innovation Civil Engineering Industrial 140

Deezen

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Project credits: Architect: OMA Technical architects: Ryder Architecture Construction partners: Laing O'Rourke Structure and civil engineer: Buro Happold Services engineer: Buro Happold, BDP Acoustic engineer: Level Acoustics Fire engineer: WSP Theatre consultants: Charcoalblue Landscape design: Planit.IE

Events 138

Events Space Civil Engineering Engineering 138

Deezen

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Structural consultant: LERA Consulting Structural Engineers Facade consultant: RFR Shanghai Construction contractor: China Railway Construction Engineering Group, China Tiesiju Civil Engineering Group, China Construction Eighth Engineering Division Co.

Consulting 131

Consulting Civil Engineering Transportation Engineering 131

Deezen

JUNE 25, 2024

The centre is the first purpose-built, academic facility to be constructed on campus since the college was established. Susan T Rodriguez Architecture & Design designed the building in Maine Founded in 1969, COA is a small private college dedicated to exploring the relationships between humans and their environments.

Sustainability 122

Sustainability Civil Engineering Education Engineering 122

Deezen

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Hall Glass & custom frit: Agnora The post Snøhetta includes wooden oculus for Norwegian-American museum extension in Iowa appeared first on Dezeen.

Civil Engineering 130

Civil Engineering Contractor Engineering Engineering 130

Deezen

JANUARY 22, 2024

The structures have mass-timber structures and brick facades The new buildings – officially called Barry Mills Hall and the John and Lile Gibbons Center for Arctic Studies – were designed by American studio HGA , which served as both architect and structural engineer. The photography is by Michael Moran.

Building 124

Building Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Education 124

Deezen

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Project credits: General contractor: Warren Construction Group. Structural engineer: Thorton Tomasetti. Mechanical engineer: Integrated Energy Systems. Civil engineer: Gartley & Dorsky Engineering & Surveying. The photography is by Paul Warchol with drone photography by Ken Woisard.

Housing 136

Housing Architect Civil Engineering Engineering 136

Dwell

JULY 12, 2024

Project Details: Location: Victoria, Australia Designer: Altereco Design / @ alterecodesign Footprint: 769 square feet Structural & Civil Engineer: Altman & Associates Photographer: Jade Cantwell / @ jjjjade From the Designer: "An exemplar of sustainable living and intelligent design has emerged in Lyonville, Central Victoria.

Civil Engineering 124

Civil Engineering Regulation Sustainability Utilities 124

Deezen

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Project credits: Architect: Snøhetta Executive architect: Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Limited Landscape architect: Snøhetta Structural, geotechnical and civil engineer: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited Building services engineer: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited / J.

Site 129

Site Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 129

Deezen

JANUARY 5, 2024

It is located on a triangular site next to a railway TVK designed Îlot Fertile to have a minimal carbon footprint in its construction and operation. "This brings diversity to a building complex of this scale." It topped the buildings with photovoltaic panels and green roofs to produce energy while also aiming to increase biodiversity.

Building 133

Building Civil Engineering Transportation Design 133

Deezen

JUNE 16, 2022

The architecture and construction industry exclusively uses the metric system. Switching to imperial measurements, or using both systems, would create several challenges for the construction industry. Switching to imperial measurements, or using both systems, would create several challenges for the construction industry.

Government 133

Government Consulting Architect Civil Engineering 133

Deezen

MAY 5, 2023

The architects noted that because of Henry Island's remote location and limited access, many of the building's components were prefabricated and then transported to the site during the construction phase. Moreover, the project required intensive planning and coordination due to the tide schedules of the shallow bay around the island.

Nature 130

Nature Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 130

Deezen

JANUARY 20, 2024

All these monuments are significant constructions, carved in stone and cast in concrete, with the purpose of enduring for many generations. This inspiring concept has set the tone for the design of this building for us," he continued. Project credits: Architect: Kaan Architecten Landscape designer: Karres + Brands landschapsarchitecten B.V.,

Civil Engineering 112

Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Engineering Engineering 112

aasarchitecture

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

On both sides of the bridge are the brewery and store of “Dassai”, a Japanese sake produced by Asahi-Shuzo brewery known for its unique sake production, which covered the wooden part of the construction cost by donation. Photo ©︎ Katsumasa Tanaka. Source by Kengo Kuma and Associates. Photo ©︎ Katsumasa Tanaka. Photo ©︎ Katsumasa Tanaka.

Civil Engineering 98

Civil Engineering Construction Construction Engineering 98

Dwell

MAY 15, 2023

Project Details: Location: Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia Architect: Architecture architecture / @ architecture_architecture Footprint: 1,023 square feet Builder: Grenville Architectural Construction Structural & Civil Engineer: Measure Engineering Photographer: Tom Ross / @ tomross.xyz From the Architect: " Sunday is a home for physical and psychological (..)

Permits 143

Permits Zoning Civil Engineering Clients 143

aasarchitecture

AUGUST 25, 2022

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of its founding and contribute to the community, Japanese civil engineering firm Qilu Construction recently invested around 250 million yen (approximately HK $ 14.5 Sakyukaikan, a souvenir shop near the Cafe.

Civil Engineering 98

Civil Engineering Roofing Exterior Engineering 98

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Project credits: Architects: Zeller & Moye / Ingrid Moye, Christoph Zeller (principals), Francesco Baggio, Damjan Brundic, Francesco Spadini, Yang Zhong (team) Artist: Katie Paterson (principal) Art consultancy : Artsource Consulting Art gallery: James Cohan Art Gallery Local architect: HGA Contractor: Holder Construction Structural engineers: (..)

Glass 126

Glass Civil Engineering Consulting Engineering 126

Deezen

MARCH 8, 2024

Engineered via an experimental technique in warped cross-laminated timber, the roof will be the first of its kind in North America," said the studio. Clerestory windows and small gaps run along the ceiling's edge to let in light and floor-to-ceiling glazing punctuates the perimeter.

Roofing 112

Roofing Civil Engineering Consulting Engineering 112

Deezen

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Local studio Selldorf Architects has clad a pair of skyscrapers on the waterfront of Brooklyn 's Williamsburg neghbourhood with iridescent porcelain tiles Following images released of the project under construction last year, One Domino Square was recently completed, encompassing a 55-storey and 39-storey residential tower located adjacent to the Williamsburg (..)

Architect 129

Architect Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 129

Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The headquarters is part of the company's master plan for the surrounding site, which will encompass two other structures currently under construction at 315 Hudson Street and 345 Hudson Street. Civil engineer: Phillip Habib & Associates General contractor : Turner Construction Landscape designer: Future Green Studio Corp.

Renovation 145

Renovation Civil Engineering Restoration Contractor 145