Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of northern Idaho, the Humbird Hotel at Schweitzer redefines mountain architecture with modern construction materials such as exposed cross-laminated timber (CLT), glue-laminated timber (glulam), board-formed concrete, metal, and glass.
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Oregon State University has won the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s (PCI’s) 2023 Engineering Design Competition, also known as the Big Beam Competition.
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Skanska has finished the $256 million construction and renovation of Belmont Middle and High School. The 41,899-m2(451,000-sf) project achieved sustainability by relying on alternative energy sources, including geothermal wells and solar energy.
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The MIRA residential tower in San Francisco reimagines the classic bay window, a common feature in old city housing, creating a technically advanced, twisted facade that provides abundant daylight and views to each apartment.
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1000M, with its height of 240 m (788 ft), is a visible addition to the Chicago’s skyline on the south end of the Historic Michigan Boulevard District. It is the German-American architect Helmut Jahn’s last project before his accidental passing in 2021.
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The 2024 editions of the International Code Council’s (ICC’s) International Plumbing Code (IPC) and International Mechanical Code (IMC) will provide the most substantial format changes to the International Codes (I-Codes) in 25 years.
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The American Institute of Architects San Francisco (AIASF) recently unveiled its Center for Art + Design, serving as the latter AIASF-owned organization’s headquarters (HQ), housed in a downtown landmark. The transformation places focus on collaboration with artisans, makers and manufacturers, reflecting architecture’s collectivist nature.
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Starting January 1, 2024, New York City building owners must conduct yearly inspections of their parapet walls to address any safety concerns. This requirement stems from November 2023 Local Law 126, which introduced new parking garage inspection regulations and added a section to the NYC Administrative Code, mandating regular...
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The Luck Ranch Opry House and Saloon, located in Spicewood, Texas, prioritizes the creation of a captivating space and backdrop for gatherings, rather than solely focusing on basic functionality. This vision comes to life within the 202-ha (500-acre) Luck Ranch, owned by country singer Willie Nelson.
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The Hayward Library and Community Learning Center, in East Bay in the greater San Francisco area, aims to set a new sustainability benchmark and serve as a model for other communities. Once verified, it is anticipated to become the nation’s largest net-zero energy library facility.
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