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Japan’s Dwindling "Signboard" Buildings

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After Japan’s devastating 1923 Great Kantō Earthquake, which triggered fires that destroyed thousands of buildings in and around Tokyo and caused an estimated death toll of 140,000, the government rebuilt the capital with a heavy emphasis on preventing future tragedies.

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Rules requiring contractors to boost hiring of veterans criticized

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There has been a strong push by government officials for businesses to hire veterans. Associated General Contractors says that complying with the new financial and administrative requirements for hiring veterans would cost employers $11,333 per office location, 25 times higher than a Department of Labor estimate.

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Billions of bird deaths due to the "simple indifference" of architects says PETA

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Buildings with large amounts of glazing or mirrored facades are understood to be responsible for huge numbers of bird deaths each year globally, with one billion killed in the US and an estimated 100 million bird collisions in the UK. Architects must take into account" a building's impact on birds. Legislation needed to protect birds.

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The Role of Architects in Construction Projects

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The term “architect” refers only to individuals who are registered with a local governing body. Some topics that must be discussed during those meetings are client requirements, expected budget, site characteristics, safety and local planning regulations. Cost Estimation. Documentation and Drawings.

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After testing, seven tower blocks found to have similar cladding as Grenfell Tower

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After the tragic fire that swept through London’s Grenfell Tower on June 14, killing an estimated 79 people, the British government ordered tests to be carried out on buildings across England with similar cladding.

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Designers share graphics in solidarity with Iranian women "fighting for their dignity"

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As the government attempts to crack down on the protests, estimates suggest that more than 130 people have been killed and hundreds more injured, while large-scale internet shutdowns are restricting Iranians' ability to organise and communicate with the outside world. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Tim Fu (@ti.fu).

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Homeless housing is "a Band-Aid" for UK shortages says Peter Barber

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Barber estimates he has designed buildings with 250 rough sleeper bed spaces in London during his career of 40-plus years. He wants to see the Right to Buy scrapped and for the government to launch a "new public housing programme" focused on rejuvenating deprived urban areas where homes sit empty as well as new supply.

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