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Smithsonian scales down its $2B BIG-designed master plan
 
Smithsonian scales down its $2B BIG-designed master plan
 
Six years after revealing a $2-billion master plan designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the Smithsonian has abandoned some grand aspects of the design.
 
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Heatherwick Studio-designed Vessel closed after third suicide
 
Heatherwick Studio-designed Vessel closed after third suicide
 
Three suicides in less than a year have prompted the closure of Vessel, the Heatherwick Studio-designed centerpiece of the Hudson Yards Public Square and Gardens in New York City.
 
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AIA opposes ICC proposal that would jeopardize climate action
 
AIA opposes ICC proposal that would jeopardize climate action
 
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) believes a proposal from the International Code Council (ICC) would jeopardize the implementation of codes necessary for climate action.
 
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Seattle-based LMN Architects expands leadership team
 
Seattle-based LMN Architects expands leadership team
 
With three new partners, LMN Architects hopes to enhance its capacity to undertake complex planning and design assignments in public and private sectors.
 
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Texas architecture studio names new president
 
Texas architecture studio names new president
 
BIG designs office tower in downtown Houston
 
BIG designs office tower in downtown Houston
 
ACI updates concrete repair guide
 
ACI updates concrete repair guide
 
French hotel combines nature and architecture
 
French hotel combines nature and architecture
 
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Role of air barriers in mitigating disease transmission
 
Role of air barriers in mitigating disease transmission
 
The COVID-19 pandemic has reintroduced the importance of infection control in the built environment. Many design-, and construction-related industry groups have been working hard to understand other ways to prevent the spread in enclosed spaces.
 
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Using masonry for wet flood-proofing
 
The design intent of wet flood-proofing is to permit flood waters to enter and exit the structure freely and enable the waters to rise and fall evenly inside the building in the same rate and manner as on the outside. The building is constructed with flood-resistant materials like masonry. They can be maintained to provide an attractive look before a flood event, and can also be easily restored to their original condition at minimal cost.
 
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Philadelphia library creates warm, inviting space with wood
 
Philadelphia library creates warm, inviting space with wood
 
Located at the nexus of Temple University’s main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the 20,439-m2 (220,000 sf) Charles Library serves as a central point of intersection between students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. To impart a warm, inviting, natural look, the design team chose custom wood panelized linear ceiling and wall systems.
 
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HAPPY 2021—THREE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR CAREER
As we press fast forward from a year of uncertainty and upheaval to one filled with new promise and opportunity, the CSI Team wanted to suggest three key ways you can expand your professional community, supercharge your career, and hone your public image in the New Year.
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CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS CONTINUING EDUCATION IN-PERSON CLASS: KEY TAKEAWAYS
Recently, I attended a six-hour in-person continuing education class for my state’s construction supervisors license renewal. Here are some interesting takeaways from the experience. Given the past nine months of shutdowns, endless webinars, and virtual meetings/conferences, it was refreshing to be at a location outside of my home or office with other people. With proper safety measures in place such as masks, physically distanced learning spaces, and a limited group size, I felt comfortable learning in this environment.
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