Architecture Ideas

JULY 17, 2022

Here are the things you need to know to save money with construction estimating. . A set of thorough plans — complete with measurements and material suggestions — make estimation easier, if not simple. A construction takeoff allows you to estimate the precise amount of construction materials you’ll need for a project.

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Architonic

JUNE 21, 2022

Many of today’s building stock was built without following significant energy performance standards and the European Commission estimates that 75 percent of existing buildings will continue to exist by 2050. Water consumption takes up a considerable share of a building’s utility bill in both residential and public buil…

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SW Oregon Architect

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The intent was not to hide the ship but to make it more challenging for enemy submarines to accurately estimate its course and range. Dazzle camouflage disrupted an opponent’s perception of a ship's size, shape, and speed. Olive Plaza’s “camouflage” likewise isn’t intended to hide the building, but rather to disrupt the reading of its size.

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Dwell

MAY 2, 2023

On top of a mortgage payment—say, a 30-year fixed term at $830 a month after a 20 percent down payment—would-be owners are responsible for a monthly $625 lot rental fee, which covers parking and utilities. Those figures combined beat out the median cost to rent in the Tampa area, which Zillow estimates at $2,286.

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

The Texas Capitol Complex was designed by Page Southerland Page Phase 1 – which is estimated as a $600 million investment – opened in 2022. The project was created to "cultivate a stronger sense of community" Currently under construction, Phase 2 utilizes Page's master plans with final architectural designs by HOK. & Elec. (AOR

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Deezen

JUNE 4, 2024

Underground utilities such as electricity, water, sewer and gas utilities have also broken and are currently unusable. It is estimated that the disassembly and reconstruction of the project will cost $300,000 to $500,000 (£234,645 to £391,075), with a GoFundMe page open for donations.

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Dwell

MARCH 5, 2022

Three or four times the utility people came out, found a leak around one of the pipe fittings, which we’d get fixed, and then a day later, we’d smell gas again. But a Stanford study published in early 2022 estimated that the methane leaking from gas stoves in the U.S. But for the first two months we lived here, we kept smelling gas.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 30, 2022

Moreover, the CBA prioritizes diversity and equity in the project workforce, requires utilization of state or federally approved training and apprenticeship opportunities on building projects, and incorporates sustainability objectives in the project’s design and construction.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 22, 2023

The 2014 plans for a replacement city hall on the former building’s site also failed to materialize due to rapidly escalating construction cost estimates. I had high hopes for Arcimoto and its everyday electric transport, the FUV (Fun Utility Vehicle). FUV promotional photo, from the Arcimoto website.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Much of the focus on mass-timber utilization has been going vertical to create a new breed of medium and high-rise structures," said the architecture studio. Local wood was sourced from the university's campus forest The team estimates that over 1,200 cubic metres of wood products were used in the project.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In other words, a wall designed in a BIM environment goes beyond the typical “3D extrusion”, carrying information that can be utilized throughout the duration of a design project — from inception to completion and even for future maintenance. Codesign Best BIM Plug-in Tool for iPad Codesign is a BIM plug-in tool for iPad.

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BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

At Gresham Smith, we’ve followed this trend and have utilized prefabricated building components on a wide range of project types. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1. Additionally, a factory environment presents more opportunities to utilize renewables sources of energy during the construction process.

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Deezen

JANUARY 12, 2024

metres) above grade "to allow for a rapid return to service in a flood event and to protect capital-intensive utility investments", according to Rookard. Because of the terminal's proximity to the water, all of the critical infrastructure was lifted six feet (1.8 Resident engineering: Keville Enterprises, Inc.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

To support these buildings and their inhabitants, it has been estimated, by then-UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres of the UN Environment Program, that three-quarters of the infrastructure that will exist in 2050 has yet to be built. trillion square feet (241 billion square meters) during the coming four decades.

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aasarchitecture

JULY 22, 2022

With an estimated annual passing capacity up to 750,000 passengers, the port can dock the world’s largest cruise ship. B1/F and the ground floor are utilized for ground transportation. B1/F and the ground floor are utilized for ground transportation. Nansha sits at the estuary of Pearl River Delta. Photo © CreatAR Images.

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Deezen

JANUARY 5, 2024

In Cutwork's estimation, one 27-square-metre unit could accommodate an individual or couple under normal living conditions, or up to four people in times of crisis. Similarly, a double unit could accommodate a couple or individual with children, but could be adapted to make room for a family or group of up to six people.

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Westeck News

MAY 10, 2024

The design teams estimate deep retrofits can cut energy use by up to 90%, which underscores the comprehensive opportunity deep retrofits present for driving down energy demand and cutting utility costs during an affordability crisis.

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Architizer

APRIL 8, 2025

According to industry estimates, over two million podcasts currently exist, with thousands more launching every month. A community of users utilizes the space often first-time creators who feel respected, empowered, and encouraged to share their stories. Yet fewer than 20 percent remain active a year after their first episode.

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Santa Cruz Architect

APRIL 19, 2023

It is estimated that on average a house loses 25 to 30 percent of its thermal energy through windows. Silicon compounds are then added to the surface to make it water-repellent, thus reducing the risk of condensation when utilized in window glass. Windows are among the largest contributors to heat losses in homes.

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Deezen

APRIL 2, 2024

We're proud to utilize our global racing expertise and intimate understanding of the operations behind high-profile thoroughbred racing events to design a facility that isn’t just eye-catching but is functionally efficient."

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This placement of the columns required incredible precision to navigate the railway's utilities, with only two inches of clearance," the team said. "By By pushing the columns to the edge of the structure, each floor can be modified as educational needs evolve, and will retain the flexibility to expand from the back in the future."

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Santa Cruz Architect

MARCH 12, 2023

It is estimated that, in traditional kilns, one ton of cement produces one ton of carbon dioxide. Depending on the type of alternative fuel used, dosage of the cement substitutes, or method of carbon capture utilized, the carbon footprint of concrete produced can be reduced by up to nearly 70%. What is Low Carbon Concrete?

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Westeck News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

We estimate that Canada needs to retrofit 600,000 existing homes and 32 million square metres of existing commercial space each year to reach 2050 net-zero targets.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This specific area will be utilized for guest visits and astronaut training," he continued. They estimate that each resort will cost $5 billion to construct and would attract 10 million visitors a year. The colony will feature multiple global corporations and space agencies showcasing their technology.

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Architizer

JANUARY 26, 2022

Differentiators can be, design, problem solving, space utilization, etc. It is almost impossible to estimate exactly how many hours you’ll wind up working on a project, but when preparing a proposal, you must try to do just that. As a rule, at the end of a project, compare your estimate to the actual hours spent.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

They could be utilized in myriad applications, from greenhouse glazing, to replacing conventional windows in homes, to cladding entire skyscrapers. The efficiency of the fully transparent solar panels is currently about 1% with an estimated potential of 5%. Solar windows’ potential impact on world energy generation is enormous.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 21, 2022

An onsite battery works in concert with the utility grid to "improve electric power resiliency throughout the region," the studio noted. Cost estimator: Ellana Inc. Topped with 260 solar photovoltaic panels, the centre generates as much energy as it consumes. Interior spaces comprise a continuous gallery. Structural engineer: Silman.

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Dwell

JUNE 14, 2024

So of those living with HIV across the nation, it is estimated that over fifty percent of them currently are over the age of fifty," he says. It was so successful because there is such a high utilization. His organization provides subsidized housing for individuals living with HIV—many of whom are growing older.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Born from two words, “Neo,” the Ancient Greek for “New” and “M” from Mustaqbal, the Arabic for “Future,” on its completion NEOM is estimated to cover an area that is roughly the size of Belgium in the Tabuk Province of northwestern Saudi Arabia. A swimmable waterway as an alternative to roads has also been proposed.

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Architizer

MAY 22, 2023

Some of the key questions include demographic details of you and/or your firm, the types of work you specialize in, the visualization techniques and tools you utilize, the stages of the design process where you employ visualizations, and your experiences with real-time rendering software.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In fact, the International Energy Agency estimates that buildings are responsible for nearly 40 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions. Typically, FCAs will unearth and provide cost estimates for hundreds or even thousands of deferred maintenance items.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Are your estimates out of date or reflective of past conditions? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the number of buildings in your portfolio? Is your portfolio aging without proactive reinvestment, leading to a constant battle with deferred maintenance? Are you always scrambling to cover annual funding shortfalls?

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Architizer

MAY 8, 2024

On the other hand, two spectator wings, which were not part of the original design, were added to accommodate the estimated audience but not without diminishing the floating effect of the roof. This thoughtful planning demonstrates how utilizing existing resources can contribute to a more sustainable and enduring Olympic experience.

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Bustler

JULY 24, 2023

CONTACT E-MAIL: egzon.zariqi@rks-gov.net CONTRACTING AUTHORITY: MINISTRIA E KULTURES RS AND ÇJK PROJECT LOCATION: Prekaz, Municipality of Skenderaj, Republic of Kosovo TYPE OF CALL: Open Procedure ESTIMATED CONTRACT VALUE: 3,000,000.00 using the metric system.

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Deezen

JULY 25, 2023

Forty-four per cent of global GDP in cities is estimated to be at risk of disruption from nature loss. It's time to rethink what we are doing as an industry We also need planet-compatible urban utilities. To stall biodiversity loss, we need utilities that effectively manage air, water, and solid waste pollution in urban environments.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The exhibition] required a modified approach that still spoke to the spirit of '87, such as utilizing Sonia Delaunay's archway not as an entrance to the park, but instead as a gateway between two adjacent warehouses. The first space highlights the spectacle, and the second focuses on the story of Luna Luna."

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Santa Cruz Architect

AUGUST 23, 2024

Cost estimates included building material, labor, equipment, and contractor overhead costs such as transportation and storage fees.

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