ArchDaily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Image © Stephen Bridger via Shutterstock Our contemporary society has been witnessing a surge in skyscraper construction in urban centers worldwide for various reasons—including engineering advancements, increased urban density , space constraints, and, arguably, a competitive drive for building the tallest structures.

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Santa Cruz Architect

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In an era when sustainability, cost-efficiency, and resource conservation are paramount concerns in the construction industry, Advanced Framing, also known as Optimum Value Engineering (OVE), has emerged as a revolutionary construction method. Windows and doors, for example, need to align with the efficient placement of framing members.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Brickwork with concrete window frames adorns the main building, while tall, concrete elements define the two building wings. Bonifatius College pays homage to the school's history. This is evident from the street, where the characteristic facades from the 1960s have been preserved.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

acres From the Agent : " Michael Kornley, a then-25-year-old aerospace engineer, designed this 1955 midcentury-modern house for himself and his family. Photo by Frank Urso Photo by Frank Urso A wall of windows lining the back facade ushers plenty of natural light into the living areas.

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Architecture Ideas

JULY 8, 2024

Modern technology has changed practically every area of our lives, including how weWays Tech Developments Have Changed Windows connect with our homes. Technology has transformed windows, a building’s essential part. These improvements have increased window operation, efficiency, security, and aesthetics.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The house was very inwardly focused with low-lying windows that you couldn’t see out of unless you ducked or sat down. The original house was clad entirely with cedar shingles both inside and out: the walls, roof, and ceilings. The client described it as living inside a tree.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

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. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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Deezen

JULY 13, 2023

UK studio Corstorphine & Wright has converted a world war two bunker in Dorset, UK, into a holiday home with a blast-shaped window cut in its front. Corstorphine & Wright worked with structural engineer Symmetrys to maintain a sense of history by retaining almost all of the existing structure. "It

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Deezen

JULY 21, 2022

Architecture studio SPF Architects has completed a sports facility in Los Angeles consisting of two separate buildings that were built using pre-engineered metal structures in order to not disrupt activity at the site. The complex consists of two pre-engineered metal buildings. Civil engineer: Tetra-Tech.

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Westeck News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

*Content courtesy of Window + Door Advanced Window Technologies – The latest on “thin” glass. facebook twitter pinterest linkedin houzz instagram youtube About Westeck Windows and Doors Westeck is a premier manufacturer of windows and doors.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

US company Ubiquitous Energy has invented a thin coating that turns windows into transparent solar panels, providing other ways to harvest renewable energy in buildings beyond rooftop panels. Ubiquitous Energy's transparent solar windows (above) are installed at Michigan State University (top). Any surface could become a solar panel.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Promotion: the Turnable Corner system is one of the key products from minimal window brand Vitrocsa , which is designed to allow uninterrupted views with the glazing stored out of sight. At the Château Troplong Mondot, the windows are moved to enable a seamless transition from restaurant to winery. Photo by Romain Ricard.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As a butchers, a grocer, a window workshop, a hatter and finally a restaurant, each with the attached rooms above, the original building had had a checkered past. Have one to share? Post it here. Our intent was to deliver a mixed-use house, breaking up the site to deliver more.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Vitrocsa, a pioneering Swiss glass manufacturer, has built on this idea through a revolutionary approach to window design. Vitrocsa seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to create windows that transcend the boundaries of conventional architectural aesthetics.

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Deezen

JANUARY 18, 2023

Torre Mitikah is the 'ventana al infinito' [window to infinity], that meets the human need to reach for the heavens. The skyscraper itself was designed in collaboration with American engineer Bart Sullivan. The tower is a landmark, an hito [milestone] that provides this connection". It has a facade made primarily of glass.

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 7, 2023

O’Connor Building for Engineering and Science is now open. ” The design activates the adjacent Engineering Quad and extends the vitality of campus into the building, where a five-story central atrium creates a hub of activity, connecting to seminar rooms, break areas, and informal gathering spaces. Source by SOM.

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Archinect

JULY 4, 2024

Hungarian design-build studio Hello Wood has shared its latest home with us, seamlessly blending into its rural surroundings and bridging the gap between the natural environment and engineered objects. The living space connects with built-in glass doors and windows to a terrace that extends over the adjacent fishpond.

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Architecture Ideas

MAY 30, 2023

Installing quality brands of impact and replacement windows and doors has a significant effect on enhancing homes. Offers Quality Options Source: windows.net Choosing reputable brands for impact and replacement windows offers homeowners a wide array of quality options.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It is particularly in the architecture, engineering and construction industry that the material stands unchallenged, accounting for 60-70% of its total consumption. So much so that it has indisputably become the most used plastic for building materials worldwide, often found in pipes, fittings, flooring, roofing, window profiles and more.

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Westeck News

JULY 15, 2022

Net Zero News – UBCO Skeena the first student residence in Canada to receive Passive House certification with WESTECK PH Certified Windows! Learn more about Westeck’s high performance Vinyl Slider Windows. Learn more about Westeck’s high performance Aluminum Windows and Balcony Doors. UBC Okanagan’s $24.98-million

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The hacking campaign, which has largely targeted French-speaking architects, engineers, and graphic designers, sees the victim’s computer infected with malware via installer tools. Cybersecurity firm Cisco Talos is warning of the potential for hackers to target architects and other designers with crypto-mining malware.

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Shades of Grey

JUNE 18, 2023

The window and door families predate my current modular approach. So they were placeholders, and this weekend I took a second pass at one of the strip windows. But I build these Revit models because I enjoy this kind of reverse engineering (reverse architecting?) But kind of interesting too.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 1, 2021

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. Small, punched window openings allow for long, rigid shearwalls. An Elevation Full of Windows.

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The Architecture Designs

MARCH 24, 2022

Unfortunately, windows are often overlooked since homeowners may not always consider them during home renovations. However, updating your windows during a remodel or renovation is a great idea. Types of Replacement Windows. Ultimately, how to choose the best replacement windows for your needs will be a challenging task.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Through a collaboration with construction services company BAM, engineering and design company Ramboll , and architecture firm Sweco , the project aims to provide polar science infrastructure that will enable the UK to deliver climate, biodiversity and ocean research, and innovation to Antarctica.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Customers can also choose between five colors, two roof designs, and customizable windows, doors, and decks. Image credit: Samara “Built out of durable, cutting-edge materials, precision engineered and assembled in a factory , Backyard is designed to last a lifetime,” Samara said.

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Deezen

JULY 3, 2024

The four-storey office building has been extended sideways and upwards and wrapped in glazed bricks , arranged to draw attention to the circular window of the neighbouring Grade II-listed church. The photography is by Daniel Shearing courtesy of Corstorphine & Wright.

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Archinect

APRIL 7, 2023

The two-bedroom units come fully furnished and are set to be delivered later in the month in an effort to alleviate the burden on local workers – all doctors, nurses, teachers, and engineers, respectively. The company says: “The prefabricated homes are prebuilt and folded by Hapi Homes and assembled on-site.

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BD+C

MARCH 26, 2018

EpicVue Windows | Jeld-Wen. This line of clad-wood windows is engineered with a robust aluminum-extruded sash that provides rigid strength and stability and helps support the pane. EpicVue windows are made with Jeld-Wen’s AuraLast water-based wood treatment to protect from rot, water saturation, and termites.

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The Architect's Guide

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Dormer Windows Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Adding a dormer window is a common way of renovating an attic to become a bedroom. Like a bay window addition, the dormer window adds a bit of extra square feet to the inside of the house. What is a Dormer Window?

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Archinect

OCTOBER 13, 2022

” The 108,000-square-foot addition was designed by architects Hickok Cole with Arup providing mass timber and sustainable building engineering services. Opened in September, the scheme is also the “first high-rise overbuild timber structure in North America” according to the team.

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Deezen

JULY 17, 2024

The team sought to leave some elements "seemingly untouched" Led by EverGreene Architectural Arts , preservation efforts throughout the building included restoration of the central, recessed rose window, salvaging existing doors and windows, repairs to masonry and plaster and "thoroughly" cleaning interior spaces.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Customers can also choose between five colors, two roof designs, and customizable windows, doors, and decks. Image credit: Samara “Built out of durable, cutting-edge materials, precision engineered and assembled in a factory , Backyard is designed to last a lifetime,” Samara said.

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Archinect

MARCH 17, 2023

A new prototype multilayered fluid window system devised by researchers at the University of Toronto may have the potential to be an effective tool in the push toward greater sustainability in the building industry, according to their research published in the national academy of sciences journal PNAS.

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Deezen

JANUARY 21, 2024

A horizontal window frames views of the ocean in the main chapel In the Sea Chapel, pews face an altar that stands in front of a large horizontal window, framing a view out over the ocean and distant mountains. Equipment engineer: Jusung Eng. Mechanical engineer: Jusung Eng. Electrical engineer: Hangil Eng.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Project Details: Location: Melbourne, Australia Architect: R Architecture / @ rarchitecture_au Footprint: 4,090 square feet Builder: Bluefern Projects Structural & Civil Engineer: Smartbuild Engineering Photographer: Chris Murray Photography From the Architect: " Mahogany House is the family residence of Gaurav and Vishakha Rajadhyax, who envisioned (..)

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Fireplaces, warm lighting and large windows offering views of the Teton Range are among the features at the renovated and expanded Jackson Hole Airport in Wyoming , which is the only commercial airport within an American national park. The structural supports are meant to have "an elegant and minimal presence".

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