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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions.

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5468796 Architecture adds "floating" office floor within preserved pumphouse

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Local studio 5468796 Architecture has renovated an early 20th-century utilities building in Winnipeg , Canada, showcasing the industrial equipment while updating the structure for contemporary usage. The commercial spaces are grounded in the straightforward industrial quality of the place," said the studio.

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David Chipperfield adds social housing and offices to Lyon riverside development

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In addition to residential and workspace, the development contains a health centre and commercial venues that open onto outdoor public space. A cafe on the ground floor faces the public square and loggias at the apartment entrances overlook a garden courtyard.

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They Restored an Abandoned Church and Turned It Into a 30-Unit Apartment Building

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A developer and their design team expanded the 1910 structure with a metal-clad box, creating a mix of flats that add housing density to Evanston, Illinois. Retaining the existing church structure and adding a compact addition maximized unit count as well as perimeter wall area for light, air, and views. Have one to share?

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Baldridge Architects converts Austin commercial units into its own studio

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Called Burnet Road Offices, the project involved the adaptive reuse of a small commercial complex along a main street in Austin. Bright white plaster clads the Burnet Road Offices Dating to 1961, the complex, which consists of three semi-connected structures, had served a range of functions over the years.

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Unconventionally Framed: When to Enlist the Expertise of a Structural Engineer

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It’s a fact; many times residential structures are simple and straight-forward enough that a structural engineer is not required. Pre-engineered wood roof trusses and engineered wood floor joists or trusses are common. Many times, a structural engineer is not involved with these homes.

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When To Hire a Structural Engineer over a Civil Engineer

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If you are undertaking a new construction project, renovating a home extensively, or carrying out other construction works, you may need to hire a civil engineer, structural engineer, or both. Type of Structure. When a building collapses, you need the input of both a civil engineer and a structural engineer.