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Transparent fire-rated design: Where safety meets student experience in campuses

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In fact, at the end of 2023, two educational design experts from Gensler discussed trends shaping the design and construction of college campuses. Reimagining the design to meet student needs The University of Pittsburgh opened the doors to a seven-story west wing addition to Alan Magee Scaife Hall in the spring of 2023.

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Boston’s First Passive House-Certified Homes

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Boston’s First Passive House-Certified Homes qpurcell Tue, 11/28/2023 - 13:10 It was -10 degrees Fahrenheit during a brutal Boston winter. But inside one of three Brucewood Homes , it was a relatively pleasant 55 degrees—with the heating system turned off. Inside the glass wall stands a sculptural staircase made of steel and white oak.

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2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best

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But the neighborhood’s newest addition fits right in, blending modern with a hint of Japanese inspiration and a nature-focused aesthetic that earned it the coveted Home of the Year award in the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) for 2023.

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Iowa fire station embraces biophilia to reduce PTSD in firefighters

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Two Ipe wood terraces, sheltered by a roof and wall trellis, compliment the interior spaces, while a green roof surrounds all living and sleeping areas. The lobby serves as the primary first level circulation, mediating between a tree grove and a history wall, displaying the fire department’s rich history and tradition.

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The responsibility of adapting historic university buildings

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The responsibility of adapting historic university buildings 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/06/2023 - 10:44 Adaptive Reuse Shepley Bulfinch's David Whitehill, AIA, believes the adaptive reuse of historic university buildings is not a matter of sentimentality but of practicality, progress, and preservation.

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4 Inspiring Adaptive Reuse Projects With Real Impact

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These four adaptive reuse projects, all 2023 Best in American Living Award winners , exemplify that mission and spirit. The apartments also feature recycled materials from other parts of the school, with bricks used for accent walls and repurposed wood joists for kitchen open shelving.

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Connecticut Has A New – And – Nearly $1 Billion Dollar- revitalization Mixed Use Construction Project On The Connecticut River. The Well Known Development Group Sets The Tentative Schedule For The Planning, Design, & Development As The Largest new Mixed Use Project In Nearly 50 Years Takes Shape

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This project has been identified as one of the many early action projects of the Greater Hartford Mobility Study which is being undertaken by the Department to develop a comprehensive program to improve the transportation system and address mobility within the region. There is also an open 5-story staircase on each end.