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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. This required a deep understanding of historical architecture and innovative solutions to integrate modern technology without disrupting the aesthetic of the courthouse.

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Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned

The Pro Builder

Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels. Its prefab panels don’t contain electrical or plumbing systems. Think of them as homes that are both prefab and predesigned.

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Boston Public Library blends New England, Greek Revival architecture

Construction Specifier

The Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library amalgamates Greek Revival architecture and New England design sensibilities in a contemporary aesthetic and layout to create a visual marker for the neighborhood. The intersection of these two planning elements creates a unique spatial experience within the building.

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

Collaborate with clients, construction managers, and other professionals to bring architectural visions to life. Mechanical and electrical engineers work on systems within buildings, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems. Diagnose and repair plumbing issues to ensure functionality.

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Adventures in Renovation: The Historic Courthouse and the Stair and Elevator Tower Conundrum

Civil + Structural Engineer

By: Andrea Righi The Theodore Levin US Courthouse in Detroit, built in 1934, is a beautiful example of Federal Post Office and Courthouse architecture of the early 20 th century. Once the tower clears the 2 nd floor roof and extends into the light court, the upper floors cantilever over the building and allow a slightly larger floor plate.

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Architect weaves island essence into renovated Washington arts center

Construction Specifier

The renovated auditorium features improved seating, sightlines, and accessibility, along with enhanced finishes, energy-efficient lighting, and revitalized support spaces and building systems. The roof and ceiling plane echoes the region’s architectural vernacular and is expressive of the building program. “The

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Water.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. 13 Principles of Sustainable Architecture. The Beauty of Mud and Straw. Avoiding Gridlock in your Home.