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2.5 million feet of timber used to construct roof on ZGF’s Portland airport expansion

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Construction has commenced on the ZGF -designed expansion of Portland International (PDX) Airport. The defining feature of the main terminal project, set to be completed in 2025, is a new lattice roof formed by 2.5 ” Image courtesy of ZGF Architects The roof is inspired by. million feet of timber.

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Foster + Partners begins construction on Cambodia airport under canopy roof

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Construction is underway at Foster + Partners’ Techo International Airport in Cambodia. The central mass contains all passenger processing, security and immigration, and retail elements under an overarching roof canopy that stretches from the drop-off to the airside.

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Step by Step: Exploring 12 Projects Featuring Staircase or Terraced Roof Designs

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© Rungkit Charoenwat Pitched roofs and terraced lots or hillsides are some of the oldest, yet still highly functional, solutions for rainwater dispersal, redirection, and erosion management. This has resulted in a rise in green roofs , passive insulation solutions, and more innovative uses of rooftops. Read more »

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Construction underway of major timber roof for ZGF’s Portland airport expansion

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Construction is underway for the expansion of Portland International Airport. As we reported last year, the ZGF -designed expansion will include a roof formed of 2.5 New images of the scheme by roof installers Mammoet show components for the timber roof being moved into place on the construction site.

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4 Solutions for Roofs without Eaves (and their Construction Details)

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But for some time now, we have seen plenty of projects with sloping roofs without eaves, forming pure and unornamented volumes. This brings us to the question: in these projects, how are practical issues such as draining rainwater? Read more »

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3XN and GXN offer insights into unique roof design behind Sydney Fish Market

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With construction underway on the 3XN-designed Sydney Fish Market in Australia, the firm has offered an insight into the design of the scheme’s defining roofscape. Image credit: 3XN The shape of the roof was informed by the site’s prevailing winds, allowing the extraction of hot air while protecting users from southerly winds.

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Zaha Hadid Architects' XRL Topside Development construction reaches roof level in Hong Kong

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Zaha Hadid Architects has posted a new construction update on its forthcoming XRL Topside Development at the Hong Kong High-Speed Rail West Kowloon Terminus. The project, which adds 3.2 The project, which adds 3.2

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