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Wooden World: How Helsinki Became a Leader in Architecture’s Timber Revolution

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The Finnish government has long been committed to environmental stewardship, social equality and technological advancement. Modern engineering techniques like cross-laminated timber (CLT) and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) have expanded the possibilities for wooden structures, making them stronger, more versatile, and more durable.

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UK government introduces restrictions for timber in mid-rise buildings' external walls

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Timber wall systems will need to pass a large-scale fire safety test before they can be used on medium-rise residential blocks in England under building regulations being introduced by the UK government. The UK government was first informed that this type of cladding was dangerous in 2002.

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The Architect’s Standard of Care

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By stamping and signing our drawings and specifications, I am certifying that those documents comply with applicable codes, regulations, and professional standards. This includes having a solid understanding of architectural design principles, building codes, regulations, construction techniques, and industry standards.

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Can energy hogs still be considered efficient buildings? Yes, say engineers at Buro Happold

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Dissatisfied with the one-dimensional nature of defining energy efficiency as it relates to commercial buildings, international engineering firm Buro Happold developed a metric that links energy use to economic performance.

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Are design-build contracts killing small architecture firms?

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Current federal contracting laws are harming the livelihood of small architecture firms, costing the government more money by increasing the number of firms competing, while discouraging small firms from entering the market, according to AIA testimony presented today on Capitol Hill.

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Architects urge government to reform design-build contracting process

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Current federal contracting laws are discouraging talented architects from competing for federal contracts, depriving government and, by inference, taxpayers of the best design expertise available, according to AIA testimony presented today on Capitol Hill.

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"Strong focus on aesthetics" contributed to collapse of Norway timber bridge

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Completed in only 2012, the glulam -and-steel truss bridge was designed by Norwegian architecture studio Plan Arkitekter and engineering firm Norconsult for the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA). Tretten Bridge was designed while building regulations in Norway were in transition from a national system to European codes.