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From Concrete to Canopy: Bringing Plants into Design

CCR Magazine

Temperature Regulation Green roofs and walls provide natural insulation, reducing heat absorption in buildings. Planter-Integrated Structural Elements Modern buildings now incorporate planters into balconies, staircases, and facades , ensuring that greenery is an integral part of the structure rather than an afterthought.

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2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best

The Pro Builder

The glazing also admits abundant natural light to the open-tread wood staircase that connects the street level with a lower walk-out level. A gently curved staircase links the main and upper levels and is complemented by a curving wicker chandelier.

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Glassline in Daily Life: How Glass Enhances Everyday Experiences

CCR Magazine

Be it staircases, terraces, poolside, or wherever you need a physical barrier, Balardos pose an excellent choice. It impacts a person’s mood, concentration at work, quality of sleep, and health. Besides, they meet UK safety regulations for buildings. They can be endlessly adjusted through integrated adjustment screws.

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Pros And Cons Of Using Concrete In Commercial Stairs

Construction Marketing

The pre-made concrete stairs pose fewer environmental and health risks to the workers, especially since there is less dust to breathe and almost no danger of structures collapsing caused by inadequate curing. . On the other hand, materials like steel and wood may be more challenging to bend in a specific way. Little To No Flexibility.

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Seasonal Tips: Prepare Your Home for Every Season

CCR Magazine

They can include tasks like mowing, aerating, fertilizing, or controlling the growth of weeds that can affect the health of your lawn in the summer period. Summer: Keeping Cool and Protected When the weather gets warmer, it becomes especially important to regulate your home’s temperature and humidity levels.

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Unlocking the Efficiency: How Soft Strip Demolition Streamlines Renovation Projects

UK Construction Blog

These may include: Internal walls Ceilings Staircases Floor coverings Floor coverings, although occasionally overlooked, are also stripped out during this process. For example, asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and lead-based paints, which pose significant health risks, must be securely disposed of.

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The Bronx Vibe, a New, 155-residence, Luxury Rental Development

CCR Magazine

It is located within a 10-minute walk of Yankee Stadium, the Bronx County Family Court and Bronx County Hall of Justice, and NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln and Lincoln Medical Center. The two floors are connected via an architectural staircase. The garage and cellar are also accessible from the ground floor. www.imcarchitecture.com.