Congratulations to our friends at Fuss & O'Neill on their 100th year anniversary and their upcoming move to Hartford! Tecton is honored to be on the design team to create the space that reflects the firm's history and future. https://lnkd.in/eE2hEQki #hartfordofficedesign #hartfordbusiness #engineeringdesign #ctarchitecture
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“Architects are the civic problem solvers you didn’t know you needed,” said AIA President Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, addressing the 2024 United States Conference of Mayors. 🔑 Ensuring expert, licensed #architects are on the ground guiding city leaders to protect and preserve America’s built environment is key to Dowdell’s agenda. City of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is a perfect example of that. “You can tackle the issues on the front end, listen to the community on the front end, and on the back end get the results – that is a win-win for everyone," said Mayor Cantrell. Click to read more from #BlueprintForBetter. #AIA #Architecture #Design
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In early history, #architects were THE designer...engineer, surveyor, planner, and conceptual artist all wrapped into one. We've diversified our talent significantly since then, but now more than ever is a wholistic approach required. No building is an island. Professionals need to be on the same page and in the same code book; a task sometimes easier said than done. Municipalities in particular are vulnerable to numerous avenues of outsourcing, sometimes for cost reasons, sometimes for liability reasons. Having someone on staff with their finger on the pulse not only cuts down on email chain length, but integrates the project designer with the community--it allows them to become part of the solution, rather than one of many third-parties.
“Architects are the civic problem solvers you didn’t know you needed,” said AIA President Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, addressing the 2024 United States Conference of Mayors. 🔑 Ensuring expert, licensed #architects are on the ground guiding city leaders to protect and preserve America’s built environment is key to Dowdell’s agenda. City of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is a perfect example of that. “You can tackle the issues on the front end, listen to the community on the front end, and on the back end get the results – that is a win-win for everyone," said Mayor Cantrell. Click to read more from #BlueprintForBetter. #AIA #Architecture #Design
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These sketches of Paddington Station give human touch to the designing process which is quite rare in this age of computer modelling. The atrium is connecting the station to nature at the same time reducing the cost of ventilation. At last the only thing I can imagine being a geotechnical Engineer about this UG station is that it involves a lot of earthwork in an underground structure.
As we celebrate the Elizabeth line's impressive milestone of 300 million journeys since opening, I'm reminded of my time at Arup in 2007. These are some early hand sketches, showcasing our studies for the Paddington Station project on the Elizabeth line. Our team's collaboration led to a great achievement. Through a focused architectural-led Value Engineering process, we created a more compact and efficient schematic design for the station. This design cut the station's length by 20%, reduced its size, protected nearby listed structures, and improved the flow for passengers with an open atrium that brings in natural light. This work didn't just meet standards; it introduced key design features critical to the project’s success. Proud to have contributed to a key piece of London's transport, here's to the power of innovative design and teamwork. #Arup #Architecture #ElizabethLine #Innovation https://lnkd.in/ec8PVr-D
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Strolling through Midtown Manhattan? Running to catch your LIRR train at Grand Central Station? Discover the Engineering Marvel Behind Pershing Square West Plaza! When you're next walking by Grand Central Station, take a moment to appreciate the engineering brilliance behind the Pershing Square West Plaza and Streetscape. After years of planning and perseverance, the dream of creating an inviting pedestrian plaza finally came to life in 2019, thanks to the NYC Plaza Program and the NYC Department of Design and Construction. #ZOFSInAction was entrusted with the monumental task of beautifying the area and overhauling its infrastructure; providing Resident Engineering Inspection Services. Right across the street from one of NYC's busiest hubs, this project was more than just a facelift—it was a deep dive into the heart of the city's infrastructure. We replaced and relocated underground utilities, including a staggering 1420 linear feet of 36-inch diameter steel trunk water mains and 1880 linear feet of distribution water mains. All this, right beside and underneath the historic Park Avenue Viaduct. We didn't stop at the utilities. The area was transformed into a vibrant pedestrian plaza, integrating street features and green infrastructure like rain gardens. The addition of electrical fixtures further enhanced the public space, making it a welcoming spot for both New Yorkers and visitors. One of the most challenging aspects was developing the trunk main while accounting for the viaduct, underground subway structures, and other interferences. This required meticulous planning and innovative solutions, such as revising the originally designed 48-inch trunk main to navigate low clearances crossing existing subway structures. A special thanks to the NYC Department of Design and Construction for allowing us to support our city once again. Next time you're in Midtown, you'll see Pershing Square West Plaza not just as a beautiful urban space but as a testament to engineering expertise and dedication. 🌟👷♀️👷♂️ #Engineering #Infrastructure #NYCProjects #UrbanTransformation #ZOFS #GrandCentralStation #PershingSquareWest #PublicSpace #SustainableDesign #CivilEngineering #nycconstruction #civilengineers
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...this is the exchange building, downtown Detroit, some of us here should be familiar with this place, built top-down by Liftbuilt Technology. after conventionally erecting the core walls, the floors are built on the ground and lifted to position...very smart. ...how would it work for more complex floor geometries with non-central core walls? ...what do you think? the future of highrise construction🤔? #structuralengineering. #construction #smartconstruction #techconstruction #projects
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The Edison in Milwaukee is poised to become the world's tallest hybrid mass timber building. Developed by The Neutral Project, the 32-story mixed-use tower employs a hybrid timber and concrete structure. UNIQUE HYBRID STRUCTURE: 👇 Here's the breakdown, according to a November 9, 2023, Finance and Commerce magazine article: » Levels 1-8 use post-tensioned concrete » Levels 8-32 feature innovative mass-timber hybrid construction. SUSTAINABLE LIVING: The Neutral Project prioritizes sustainability, leveraging mass timber technology. The Edison targets Passive House (Phius) certification, aligning with the mainstream push for eco-friendly, high-performance building standards. DOUBLING IN SIZE: The Edison underwent revisions that increased its size. This shift reflects adaptability to evolving needs and sustainable construction standards. GLOBAL IMPACT: Milwaukee, already home to groundbreaking projects like The Ascent, reaffirms its commitment to pushing the boundaries of sustainable architecture. The Edison's success could also echo globally, influencing urban development norms. CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE: The project signifies a transformative shift towards sustainable, eco-friendly urban living. Construction is expected to start in late 2024, with an estimated completion date in 2027. MILWAUKEE INNOVATION HUB: With The Ascent and now The Edison, Milwaukee is a hub for innovative, environmentally responsible architecture, reshaping the city's skyline and influencing future developments. LEARN MORE: You can read the full Woodworking Network article at the link 🔗 in this post's comments, and stay tuned for more mass timber construction news from our web page and social feeds. Project team members on The Edison include The Neutral Project, Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture, Thornton Tomasetti, SPACECO, Inc., HDLA, Arup, dbHMS, Priopta, RAD, RWDI, JT Engineering, Inc. and C.D. Smith Construction. #Sustainability #MassTimber #Innovation #Wisconsin #Milwaukee #Construction #ProjectUpdate #EngineeredWood #realestate #residentialdevelopment #MultiFamily #LuxuryLiving #building #CDSmith #ThinkSafeWorkSafe
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💭 Tall buildings are the icons of cities, rising above skylines as awe-inspiring structures. The view of and from these magnificent buildings can be breathtaking. And practically, they provide a vast amount of space in high-demand urban areas, says Chris Edgington, building engineer at Arup. "Engineering buildings that are tall just for the purpose of vanity is no longer enough. Future buildings must be made with occupant safety and the planet in mind, both during construction and while in use," writes Edgington. "As cities grow, and demand on space becomes starker, the industry has a huge responsibility to provide buildings that serve the city’s environment and residents." Read the full piece over on our website here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dnYE4ArH #theengineer #civil #city #buildings #skyscrapers
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Hear from DIRTT Co-Founder Geoff Gosling, how an adaptable construction system frees you from having to try to build spaces that will be relevant in the future. DIRTT's latest Insights piece takes a look at layered modularity. https://lnkd.in/gVAZTQEp
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