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California’s unconventional office tower: Remarkable beyond its appearance

Construction Specifier

The structural concept of (W)rapper, built in a former industrial and manufacturing zone in Central Los Angeles and Culver City, originated in 1998 and was initially showcased by the project’s architect, Eric Owen Moss Architects (EOMA) in an exhibition at the Wexner Center in Columbus, Ohio. m (14 ft), 5.18 m (17 ft), and 7.32

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Wood-dominated ‘patchwork’ characterizes award-winning Colorado arts center

Construction Specifier

The facility also boasts an art gallery, visual arts studios, and two rehearsal rooms for community classes and events. The center’s blue-stained cedar exterior cladding sets it apart and has made it one of the most recognizable structures in town. The building spans 3,391 m 2 (35,600 sf) and is constructed using Type V-B methods.

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BDB Construction Enterprise Revitalizes Bronx Community with New Mixed-Use Church Complex

Civil + Structural Engineer

Industrial structure adapted for LaGree Baptist Church reimagines the 1925 brick-clad building as a spiritual and commercial hub with a community center and high-tech sanctuary THE BRONX, N.Y. — Tallal has shown a remarkable level of responsibility and dependability throughout, staying consistent and still by our side until the end.

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Chicago’s environmental center epitomizes sustainable design with timber, steel

Construction Specifier

With the understanding that the building would accommodate a diverse range of events and activities, the interiors were designed with flexibility in mind. m 2 (10-sf) floor-to-ceiling windows facing the park. Steel frames house information on wood and acrylic panels, alongside preserved taxidermy and custom wall murals.

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Facilities Managers: Game-Changing Technologies x3

CCR Magazine

Real-time data collection and monitoring systems such as AI (Artificial Intelligence), RPA (Robotic Process Automation), and AR (Augmented Reality) are here to stay. Artificial Intelligence Integration in Building Controls Most commercial AI systems aim to teach an algorithm how to perform a specific task or process.

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GRCC ATC Secchia Piazza Team Wins 2023 WCA Pyramid Award

Granger Construction

Other key features include a custom flooring feature designed by GRCC artists, a Live Roof system and renovations to the Heritage Restaurant, a teaching restaurant for the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education. This project required collaboration, highly skilled craftmanship and extensive coordination to ensure success.

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7 Innovative Sustainable Building Materials Shaping the Future of Construction

UK Construction Blog

With this in mind, architects and construction professionals are using the most vanguard techniques and design principles to create the most environmentally-friendly structures possible. Structural Steel Steel is one of the most important materials in sustainable construction. Metal b-decking is a great choice in this regard.