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8 grand green roofs (and walls)

BD+C

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities last week announced the winners of its 2013 Green Roof and Wall Awards of Excellence. acre vegetated roof at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center in Kansas City, Mo., Among the eight winning projects are a massive, 4.4-acre and a dramatic interior green wall at Drexel University.

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Revit OpEd: Revit 2013 - View References

Revit OpEd

Revit 2013 - View References. Labels: News , Revit 2013 , Tips , View Reference. I don't have 2013 yet, will this work inside a schedule, say for door detail references? Revit 2013 - Sunshine. Revit 2013 - View References. Revit 2013 - Diameter Dimension. Kiwi Codes - Project Browser for 2013.

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Revit OpEd: Revit 2013 - Sunshine

Revit OpEd

Revit 2013 - Sunshine. Labels: Image , Revit 2013 , Visualization. Revit 2013 - Sunshine. Revit 2013 - View References. Revit 2013 - Diameter Dimension. Kiwi Codes - Project Browser for 2013. Revit 2013 Materials. Five Minutes of Roof Sloping. Revit 2013 - More Resizable Goodness.

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Navigating the UK’s 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know

UK Construction Blog

Key Points The 2025 UK Building Regulations, under the Future Homes Standard, aim to reduce carbon emissions from new homes by 75-80% compared to 2013 standards, focusing on energy efficiency and low-carbon heating. Heating Systems : Gas boilers will likely be banned, with a shift to low-carbon options like heat pumps. W/mK or lower.

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To the rescue: NJ community receives coastal restoration project

Civil + Structural Engineer

I remember a house actually coming off its foundation and floating across a creek and a shed lifting off the ground and drifting down a road with a man standing on its roof. We worked round the clock, pulling people out from their flooded homes that were submerged in almost 10 feet of water. We saved him and did about 200 rescues that night.”

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10 award-winning metal building projects

BD+C

The Metal Construction Association last week announced the winners of its 2013 Chairman’s Award, which recognizes metal building projects that employ innovation and creativity while showcasing how metal products help achieve exceptional building designs. MCA also honored two projects with an Honorable Mention Award. Body Image: read more.

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Henderson Engineers Celebrates Completion of $456 million Baird Center Expansion

Civil + Structural Engineer

With patron experience in mind, Henderson gave special attention to ensuring public spaces are fully equipped with building systems to support varying crowd capacities without interfering with the aesthetic feel. Henderson also spearheaded other sustainable approaches including a solar roof, low-flow plumbing fixtures, and LED lighting.