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Kadre Architects creates colourful transitional housing in California desert

Deezen

The project is part of the state of California's Project Homekey initiative, which provides funding for local governments to rapidly create housing for the homeless. It is estimated that unhoused Californians represent 28 per cent of the total unhoused population in the US.

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The Role of Architects in Construction Projects

Santa Cruz Architect

The term “architect” refers only to individuals who are registered with a local governing body. Following the final design comes the contract proposal, which allows the creation of cost estimates and the timescale of the project. Cost Estimation. Main Differences Between an Architect and an Engineer.

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Henning Larsen creates gridded facade for Minneapolis Public Service Building

Deezen

Global firm Henning Larsen Architects prioritised openness and connectivity to create a Minnesota government building that is part of a "new coalition of civic architecture across the United States". The Minneapolis Public Service Building sits within the city's Government District in the downtown area, right next to bus and light rail stops.

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Fast Tracked

Landscape Architecture Magazine

As municipal governments, developers, universities, and corporations begin to collect emissions data, either voluntarily or to comply with local regulations, experts say that the building sector will need better standards for reporting embodied carbon data. Image courtesy Climate Positive Design.

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Meet the Team: Who Works with an Architect on a Design Project?

DesignScape Architects

From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect. The primary role of any quantity surveyor is to manage a construction project’s costs and ensure the project is completed within the estimated budget.

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Aviva Studios in Manchester to Open on 18th October 2023

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It is led by Manchester City Council, with backing of £99.05m from HM Government and £7m National Lottery funding from Arts Council England. The development is being led by Manchester City Council, with backing from HM Government and Arts Council England. billion to the city’s economy over a decade. Website: www.artscouncil.org.uk

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Chao Phraya Sky Park, Bangkok

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Shortly after completion of its structure, political wrangling put the project on hold, and a Government decision eventually confirmed that the sky train would not be coming. As part of their on-site investigation, the architect team needed to estimate all dimensions and to experience then as if they were walking on the amputated structure.

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