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New BJC Health Tower Breaks Ground in St. Louis

Civil + Structural Engineer

Louis area, Barnes-Jewish Health Systems (BJC) undertook a long-term, campus wide renewal project. Queeny Tower which once housed hotel rooms, doctors’ offices, a restaurant, and a pool, has made way for a new era in healthcare architecture.

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KAI Transforms Historic Vashon Community Center at Harris-Stowe State University into Wolff Jazz Institute & National Black Radio Hall of Fame

Civil + Structural Engineer

Louis in 1999, a 2009 grant from the National Park Service, aimed at preserving significant historic structures on historically Black college and university campuses, along with state funds, made the Vashon Center’s renovation possible, with construction starting in December 2021 and completing in early 2023.

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Sustainable Architecture for a Green Future

Construction Daily News

Sustainability is a core consideration in modern architecture. Keep reading as we go further in depth on how sustainable architectural techniques are shaping a green future. Thermal Insulation Proper insulation is fundamental to eco-friendly architecture. Up to 20% of a building’s heat loss occurs through the floor.

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Adair County Awarded Preserve Missouri 2024 Project of the Year Project with Veregy

Civil + Structural Engineer

The architectural integrity of Adair’s courthouse is a testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era, making its preservation paramount. However, these structures must also meet present-day needs, necessitating upgrades aligned with modern technology, building codes, and energy requirements.

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Brooklyn waterfront’s new architectural gem: Shining example of adaptive reuse

Construction Specifier

Developed by Two Trees Management, a real estate development firm, this architectural gem is the centerpiece of the 0.4-ha Designed by Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU), The Refinery blends the charm of a landmarked building with the modern advantages of new construction. ha (11-acre) Domino Sugar Factory site.

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Blueprint Symbols for Architectural, Electrical, Plumbing & Structural Steel

Learn Civil Engineering

Blueprint Symbols are generally used to indicate function, objects, or systems in the floor plan or any kind of engineering drawing. It could be present in structural drawing, architectural drawing, electrical drawing, machine, etc. What do symbols on blueprint mean?

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Supporting Resiliency with Optimized Metal Building Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

“In the aftermath of a disaster, a building’s resilience can be understood, not just from its ability to endure a disaster with minimal structural damage, but truly be quickly repaired as needed, and put back into service,” explains Eric F. Pros, AIA, MBA, CPD Director of Design, DS Architecture, Cleveland. According to Dr. W.