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LAX’s concourse project to incorporate brise soleil for energy efficiency

Construction Specifier

The brise soleil system, found in modernist L.A. Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX’s) project, Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South, will feature brise soleil—a solar shading feature on the concourse’s facade—which will help it achieve passive cooling and energy conservation.

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Bowman Acquires MEP and Fire Protection Engineering Firm Moore Consulting Engineers

Civil + Structural Engineer

Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. With multiple LEED-accredited professionals on staff, Moore designs projects that meet the highest standards of environmental focus, energy efficiency, and long-term sustainability. About Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.

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Recladding Multi-Family Buildings: Why And When?

Construction Marketing

In multi-family buildings, it acts as a protective shield against the elements, ensuring both the structure’s integrity and the safety of its residents. The Protective Role Of Cladding Imagine your multi-family building as a human body. The cladding is akin to the skin, offering protection from external elements.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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The New American Home 2024: Modern Features, Timeless Comfort

The Pro Builder

Designer/builder/interior designer: Sun West Custom Homes , Las Vegas Landscape architect: Vangson Consulting , Las Vegas Lot size: 0.7 Key Design Elements in The New American Home 2024: Fire and Water Coletti is also drawn to fire and water, and the two elements routinely find their way into his designs.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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Preparing Commercial Properties for Climate Change Impacts

CCR Magazine

Proactive solutions are essential to protect investments, whether you own an apartment, shopping center, warehouse, office space, or multifamily property. Collaborating with experts like engineers or environmental consultants can provide insights into potential risks and solutions.