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SOM covers computing college at MIT in large glass shingles

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American architecture studio SOM has completed the Schwarzman College of Computing, an eight-storey, glass-wrapped building designed to be a "collaborative nexus" on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus in Cambridge. Beyond their aesthetic function, the shingles enhance the building's energy performance.

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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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. RELATED ARTICLE: About 11% of U.S.

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Unknown Works finishes CLT House extension with bright yellow render

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Between CLT House's new dining room and the existing living room, sliding glass doors open onto a small white-pebble courtyard, creating a circular route through the ground floor as well as providing ventilation. It is named CLT House after its cross-laminated timber structure. Structural engineer: Martin Redston Associates.

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Specht Architects creates austere glass house in the Berkshires

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Specht Architects has designed a symmetrical glass pavilion in The Berkshires in Massachusetts that was created as a residence and a place to showcase antiques. The terrace is natural concrete "The finishes include huge, seamless porcelain wall and floor surfaces, and fully concealed storage, fixtures, and devices," the team said.

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A Wall of Books Puts the Finishing Touch on This Rough-Hewn Backyard Home in Austin

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Photo by LEONID FURM Photo by Leonid Furmanksy Photo by Leonid Furmanksy See the full story on Dwell.com: A Wall of Books Puts the Finishing Touch on This Rough-Hewn Backyard Home in Austin Related stories: Glass Walls Make This New Zealand Beach House Look Like It’s Suspended in Midair Before & After: Think Your Renovation Took Awhile?

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Philip Johnson's Glass House guest annexe reopens after restoration

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US architect Philip Johnson's Glass House annexe, the Brick House, has been restored and reopened following a 15-year closure in Connecticut. Architect Mark Stoner has led the restoration of Philip Johnson's Brick House It follows the building's closure in 2008 after the structure suffered ongoing "water intrusion" due to its sloping site.

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This Wood, Glass, and Metal Cabin Hovers Above the Forest Floor in Chile

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Secondly, the entire facade in this segment is made of glass, even above the sliding glass doors. Due to a limited budget, the house was very simple in terms of finishing. Have one to share? Post it here. First, the roof ridge was located in the center of the volume, to allow for the highest interior space.

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