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Seismic Safety: Architectural Innovations in Earthquake Zones

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Earthquakes are among the most unpredictable and devastating natural phenomena, testing the resilience of the built environment and the ingenuity of architects and engineers. The post Seismic Safety: Architectural Innovations in Earthquake Zones appeared first on Journal. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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all(zone)'s 2022 MPavilion opens to the public featuring an 'ingenious canopy'

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Designed by Thailand-based practice all(zone) , the scheme is defined by an “ingenious canopy” comprising three fabric , tensile layers. The engineering and manuf. The 2022 MPavilion has officially opened in Melbourne, Australia.

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all(zone) will push new material boundaries in the ninth MPavilion

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Two months after being named the designer of the prestigious annual MPavilion commission in Melbourne, Australia, Thailand-based practice all(zone) has revealed an experimental concept featuring a mixture of materials and forms they claim are previously unseen in the country's architectural history.

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EPA: 300 tons of hazardous waste removed as L.A.’s wildfire recovery effort ramps up

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According to the LA Times , the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed the first phase of debris removal in the Altadena and Pacific Palisades burn zones following last month's devastating fires in Los Angeles. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Malta's chamber of architects lays out guidelines for development near ancient Megalithic temples

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“As professionals in the field of architecture and engineering, it is imperative that we approach the design and planning of development projects within the buffer zones of UNESCO World Heritage Sites with the utmost care and sensitivity,” the chamber said.

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Gensler completes Austin's tallest skyscraper

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It contains retail, office and residential floors According to Gensler, its design was shaped largely by Austin's Capitol View Corridor , zoning restrictions that require a clear sightline to the Texas State Capitol in Austin. Additional engineering Services: RWDI; Lerch Bates, Inc.

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Sou Fujimoto reveals construction progress at Expo 2025 Osaka site

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Sou Fujimoto Architects has released construction photos of The Grand Ring Sou Fujimoto Architects is leading the Expo 2025 Osaka masterplan in collaboration with fellow Japanese studios Tohata Architects & Engineers and Azusa Sekkei. It will also serve as the event's main circulation route, a visitor shelter and an observation deck.

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