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ALQST documents "first death of a migrant worker on a Neom site"

Deezen

Our research indeed reveals many additional concerns, from labour rights abuses, highlighted by the death of a worker on a construction site, to the devastating environmental impact," she continued. According to the human rights organisation, it is the "first death of a migrant worker on a Neom site" that has been documented.

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How Coplon Associates Turned a Tired Campground a Glampground

Landscape Architecture Magazine

A KOA site in Maine gets a glow-up into SITES-certified retreat. With its leafy trees, modest cabins, and open RV and tent sites, Bar Harbor Woodlands looked and functioned no differently than the average pull-in campground. The original site plan for Terramor by the landscape architect Sam Coplon, FASLA.

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A Breeze Block Courtyard Is the Only Way to Access This Australian Home’s Bedroom

Dwell

Establishing a spectrum of spatial conditions on a site of just 1,883 square feet was a challenge, and one that defined the DNA of this project. Given the small size of the site, concerns of separation and connection are key. Breeze-block walls demarcate the various zones of the house, yet permit light, breeze, and views.

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Wittman Estes creates "rapid assembly" fire station in southern California

Deezen

Fire Station 67 is made from prefabricated steel modules Totalling 4,667 square feet (434 square metres), the single-level station sits on a flat site, with hills in the background. The building is made of steel modules that were prefabricated in a factory, trucked to the site, and put into place using a telescopic forklift.

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Land Morphology and Olson Kundig update Oregon botanical garden

Deezen

Divided into phases, the plan called for transforming the park in a way that improves the visitor experience while honouring the site's history. The site has a storied past. It was long used as a hunting, fishing and camping site by native people. His plans were partially carried out.

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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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The Role of Architects in Construction Projects

Santa Cruz Architect

Meetings and discussions with different team members and engineering professionals take place before the design approval. Some topics that must be discussed during those meetings are client requirements, expected budget, site characteristics, safety and local planning regulations. Main Differences Between an Architect and an Engineer.