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Nomad Studio installs forest to make fertile soil
 
Nomad Studio installs forest to make fertile soil
 
Kokedama Forest, designed by Nomad Studio, is a visual reflection on the hidden importance of the dwellers within the soil and how their partnership with plants creates a suitable habitat for people.
 
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100-year-old healthcare building renovated
 
100-year-old healthcare building renovated
 
Architecture firm Juan Gabriel Moreno Architects (JGMA) unveiled its renovation and design for Humboldt Park Health, a 100-year-old building in the heart of Chicago’s Puerto Rican neighborhood.
 
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Los Angeles’ new restored movie theatre
 
Los Angeles’ new restored movie theatre
 
Apple Tower Theatre, Apple’s newest store in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, has opened to visitors. The design seeks to reinvigorate one of LA’s most historic movie theaters by giving the building a new purpose.
 
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BIG constructs new office building in Milan
 
BIG constructs new office building in Milan
 
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) began construction of CityWave, the new-generation office building marking the completion of CityLife, a district restored to the city of Milan in a completely renovated form.
 
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DCA3: Designing fire-rated I-joist assemblies
 
DCA3: Designing fire-rated I-joist assemblies
 
For years, Design for Code Acceptance #3 (DCA3) has been the go-to resource for anyone working with I-joist assemblies. I-joist (WIJ) assemblies were added to DCA3 in 2001 and were intended to promote the usage of engineered lumber by simplifying the associated design, specification, and permitting processes.
 
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Evolution of moisture mitigation in concrete flooring
 
Whether for new construction or renovation, proper subfloor preparation is essential for executing a quality floor installation while extending the life of the flooring. In the last 20 to 30 years, regulations on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have made buildings safer for occupants; however, these regulations have created new challenges for general contractors, as in the case of moisture vapor related flooring failures. As the industry’s understanding of moisture emissions has grown, so have the types of solutions used to mitigate the problem. Today, a new category of moisture barriers makes it easier and more cost-effective than ever to properly prepare concrete and protect flooring.
 
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Project News
Los Angeles’ newly refurbished theatre
 
Los Angeles’ newly refurbished theatre
 
Designed by AUX Architecture, the new Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center (GKPAC) at the Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services campus in Los Angeles welcomes students of all abilities as of May.
 
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