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Maybe a bit late to the game on this one - Memphis and Shelby County take a stab at incentivizing Missing Middle Housing by amending some key IBC and IRC Barriers. Maybe most notably, applying residential code to structures with up to 6 units rather than kicking them to commercial code for over 2 units. I would LOVE to see some similar amendments proposed in our next legislative cycle. Key changes include: -Modify the scope and definitions of the IBC and IRC to apply the residential code and all subject provisions to 3- to 6-unit structures. -Remove the sprinkler requirement for buildings with 2-hour fire rated walls and floor/ceiling assemblies. Limit public spaces to shared means of egress, but allow upper floor residences to share common egress. -No longer require separate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings. -Consider how seismic provisions should apply differently to one- and two-family structures versus 3- to 6-unit structures. "This is an extremely important and precedent-setting move by the Memphis and Shelby County to remove one of the largest barriers that exists for the delivery of Missing Middle Housing. By establishing this precedent, I hope many other cities across the country follow their lead and make this important change to their local building code. It is absolutely necessary for cities and counties to deliver more attainable housing." — Daniel Parolek, Opticos Design

Our Mary Ward Legal Centre project was featured in 'First Look' in the Architects’ Journal last week. A disused 1970s four-storey office building in Stratford - previously known as Queensway House - has been transformed with a vertical extension of two extra storeys and a full refurbishment to cater for the expanding needs of Mary Ward Centre, a century old adult education charity. Mary Ward obtained a loan from the 'Skills for Londoners Capital Fund' to renovate Queensway House. Environmental considerations were crucial, requiring the reuse of the existing frame for funding approval. The two additional storeys are constructed using steel framing and concrete slab on metal deck. New steelwork strengthens the existing slab and columns, left exposed to highlight the interface between the new and existing structural modifications. An exposed structure suited the budget and low carbon design goals. We implemented a rigorous process of investigation, calculation, and verification to ensure we designed an efficient building and avoided the use of unnecessary materials. Working with the existing structure we aimed to minimise interventions, collaborating closely with the design team to utilise the buildings capacity where possible. This involved numerous design iterations and close collaboration. The frame was fully modelled in Revit, our technicians used the EOC ECO2 plug-in to calculate the volume of new material and the Structural Carbon Tool for CO2 amounts for individual elements. The refurbishment option demonstrated a 40% reduction in embodied carbon when compared to constructing a new building, excluding demolition of the frame, with the refurbishment and extension meeting LETI's targets. Mary Ward Centre provides services to 5,500 students every year. The opening of this building marked a significant milestone for Mary Ward and we're delighted to have been involved. Huge well done to all on the client and design teams, and to all of the stakeholders involved in some of the decision-making along the way. https://lnkd.in/e8CK7Vjw Beadmans LLP Curo Construction ltd AWW Featherstone, Project + Construction Management RBA Acoustics Ltd MLM Group Soils Limited Mike Davies Alison Wallis Alex O'Reilly Callum Nowell #structuralengineering #engineering #retrofit #retrofirst #refurbishment #verticalextension

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Check out this article in the June 2024 digital publication of Modern Steel Construction. Martin/Martin, Inc. talks about the structural engineering aspect of turning an old mall retail space into our now WeStreet Ice Center!

Just in case you are like us and you can't get enough information about one of our favorite projects - the gravity defying 270 Park Avenue - check out this article... #270park #nycconstruction #structuralengineering

Exciting updates in the world of sports architecture! Structural steel construction at the new Highmark Stadium for Buffalo Bills has begun, marking a significant milestone in this colossal project. For insights into the construction journey, read the full update here #ConstructionNews #SportsArchitecture