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Kadre Architects creates colourful transitional housing in California desert

Deezen

Kadre Architects used colour and graphics throughout "The four-acre parcel in the desert is now a place of safety, dignity and revitalisation," the team said. "As 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.

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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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"We should hold the mirror to ourselves" say Turkish architects in wake of earthquakes

Deezen

GEO_ID architect Asena Ak believes that this is due to "the roles of architects and civil engineers being undermined" in construction in the years leading up to the disaster. Many local architects, including Emre Arolat , believe that the government is at fault. Worst of all, it will happen again."

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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. Meetings and discussions with different team members and engineering professionals take place before the design approval. Main Differences Between an Architect and an Engineer. Documentation and Drawings.

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Insights: What do different engineers do, and when do I hire one?

Matt Fajkus Architecture

While it’s best to hire an engineer when doing any type of construction, they are not always necessary. Before starting any new project, it’s important to check with your local governing body to see which types of submittals are necessary to obtain permits and which types of people need to certify those submittals.

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Event: Chicago Build 2022

Bustler

Attended by 1000's of visitors from contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers, government, realtors, construction prof's and more! Chicago Build 2022 features 2 unmissable days of content (300+ Speakers and Workshops); an Expo; Networking; Women in Construction; Meet the Buyer and a Festival of Construction.

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The Importance of Construction Material Testing

Architecture Ideas

Besides concrete walls and finished flooring, several hours of labor, safety precautions, and material quality must be considered. This type of testing enables you to ascertain the materials’ quality, safety, efficacy, and durability. There is much more than meets the eye when constructing a residential or commercial structure.