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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. Plants and organisms in the system act as filters for the building’s blackwater and avoid overloading the city’s sewer system.

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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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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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How to minimize wildfire impact on indoor air quality (IAQ)

Construction Specifier

With unprecedented wildfires in Canada and the increased likelihood for future wildfire activity across North America, experts from Buro Happold offer advice on minimizing contaminants in buildings and effective HVAC systems strategies for AECO professionals. This washes clean air over the occupants and extracts contaminants at the ceiling.

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Prepare for Home Renovation with These Insightful Tips

West Shore Construction

For example, you can install smart switches with motion sensors; these systems turn off the lights if no one is in the room, ensuring you never waste electricity. You may also want to invest in a home warranty to protect your appliances and home systems. Image via Pexels West Shore Construction Corp.

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First Home Checklist 2022

CivilJungle

Following is the checklist according to the house structure and important basic components. Plumbing and appliances. Foundation is the most important part or component not only for the home but also for any structure. Check out the presence of cracks in the wall, which affect the lift f structure. Plumbing and Appliances.

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Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVAC) – A Important Standard? – HVAC information exchange – HVACie

Building Information Management

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.