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In this blog, we discuss if it’s possible or sustainable for mass timber to replace concrete & steel for future building projects – and why doing so can help the planet.
Read MoreHere’s How Architects Are Pushing for Safer Design Policies
In the wake of the pandemic, designers and architects are inventing new solutions for nearly every sector of design. Here are three main examples.
Read MoreLooking Forward: Architecture in a Post COVID-19 World
In an effort to give you a break from the negative news cycle, we want to look forward toward the future and the many possibilities it brings for architects.
Read MoreThermoset Technology – Stronger & Lighter Than Steel
Stronger and lighter than steel, Thermoset technology may be the future of architecture. According to an article by Arch Daily, this revolutionary material solves many common structural and construction problems while simultaneously allowing architects a new freedom with their designs.
Read MorePepperdine’s Architecture And Fire Safety
Pepperdine’s best defense against wild fires is the campus design itself. Its architect was William Pereira, who was based in Los Angeles. Pereira was commissioned to create a master plan for Malibu in 1965, but the plan was never made public. Instead he was able revisit his ideas with Pepperdine years later when they gave him the opportunity.
Read MoreMercedes-Benz Stadium Lead By LEED Example
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons and United FC, is part of the moving trend of stadiums focusing their operations on greener sustainability and energy. The stadium scored a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) of 88 out of a potential 110 and earned a Platinum certification.
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