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Renovated historic site gets structural and mechanical overhaul

Construction Specifier

Renovation work included significant reinforcement of the original structure, restoration of historic interior trim, and upgrading modern mechanical and fire safety systems through original masonry walls. The post Renovated historic site gets structural and mechanical overhaul appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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What Is Staircase | Location of Staircase| Riser and Tread Calculation | How to Calculate Riser and Tread Dimensions

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What Is Staircase? The Staircase is basically a structure that is used for the vertical movement of the occupants and helps to connect two floors with each other. A Stair can be defined as the series of steps that are designed and arranged to connect different floors of the building with each other.

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What Is Fire Escape Staircases | Types of Fire Escaping Stairs | What Is the Importance of Fire Escape in the Building | What Are the Fire Staircase Requirements

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Introduction of Fire Escape Staircase. The staircase is one of the most preferred solutions for the safe emergency evacuations and fire escapes in case of emergency. In this article, you will get to know all about the fire escape staircase , fire escape staircase requirements. What Are Fire Escape Staircases?

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What Is Folded Plate | Folded Plate Structure | Folded Plate Roof Construction Details | Folded Plate Staircase | What Are Folded Plate Roofs

CivilJungle

Folded Plates are connected to in such a way that the structural system is capable of carrying loads without the need of additional supporting beams along mutual edges. The first Roof which was constructed using folded structure was prepared by the engineer eudene Freyssinet in 1923 as an aircraft hangar at Orly airport in Paris.

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Houston’s office building to feature unique ‘side-core design’

Construction Specifier

The building’s curved design provides views of Discovery Green, more efficient floor plates, and more natural light than traditional floor plates through the building, including the elevator lobby and restrooms. The all-concrete structure is claimed by Skanksa to be Houston’s most sustainable building.

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Oregon architect’s HQ: Northwest’s first ‘all-wood’ mass timber project

Construction Specifier

The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The Mississippi building, serving as Waechter Architecture’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, features the use of mass timber in almost every aspect of the structure.

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Energy-Efficient Upgrades to Consider in Commercial Renovations

CCR Magazine

The structure must be regularly updated to ensure optimal functionality, safety, aesthetics, and compliance with contemporary codes. Natural daylighting is one of the most fundamental tenets of creating an energy-efficient structure. Durable flooring options, such as epoxy terrazzo and polished concrete, help accomplish this.