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Introducing Curv, a 60-storey architectural marvel, poised to become the tallest Passive House globally. Structural columns elegantly slope to match the gradual undulating facade, resulting in long open spans and generous unit plans. With 10 levels of below-grade parking providing 324 vehicle stalls, convenience meets sustainability at every level. Curv's Passive House design means up to 90% less energy consumption compared to conventional buildings, translating to significant utility bill savings for residents. The Curv takes energy efficiency and sustainability to heart in the structure as well by implementing innovative damper technology to control the building movement, diminishing the material use and embodied carbon of the project. Glotman Simpson is proud to be the Structural Engineer on this project. Developer: Groupe Brivia | Architect: Arcadis #CurvVancouver #PassiveHouse #LuxuryLiving #StructuralEngineers #StructuralEngineering #StructuralDesign #SustainableDesign #SustainableBuildingDesign #VancouverDevelopment #CreativeThinkers #WeAreGS #GlotmanSimpson

Innovations are often developed in construction to shape the future, but for an architect, it’s just as important to preserve the character of the past. Here’s how we transformed the historic Gainsborough Studios with innovation measures by Soltherm:

 We significantly upgraded fire safety, preserving its iconic legacy while ensuring tenant’s wellbeing. We pioneered the use of the A1 Ultimate Steel system, a groundbreaking advancement in fire safety for residential buildings. We showcased how modern safety measures can be integrated into buildings of historical and cultural significance, without compromising their character. See the results for yourself; learn more about the Gainsborough Studios project. https://loom.ly/PN-i67k #Soltherm #CPD #Architecture #Innovation #ConstructionIndusrty #Architects #latesttechnology #externalwall #externalwallinsulation #insulation

Why is building with concrete so important? It is not simply because concrete is more robust, durable, and longer-lasting. It is more profound than that. We need to build more climate-resilient, affordable, and livable buildings, homes, and cities, and we need your help. We need architects, engineers, designers, and developers to design these better buildings and communities. You design it; we can build it. We can build for resiliency, durability, and safety. For us, it's more than a business. It's a mission.https://bityl.co/OBSO

Why is building with concrete so important? It is not simply because concrete is more robust, durable, and longer-lasting. It is more profound than that. We need to build more climate-resilient, affordable, and livable buildings, homes, and cities, and we need your help. We need architects, engineers, designers, and developers to design these better buildings and communities. You design it; we can build it. We can build for resiliency, durability, and safety. For us, it's more than a business. It's a mission.https://bityl.co/OBSO

Why is building with concrete so important? It is not simply because concrete is more robust, durable, and longer-lasting. It is more profound than that. We need to build more climate-resilient, affordable, and livable buildings, homes, and cities, and we need your help. We need architects, engineers, designers, and developers to design these better buildings and communities. You design it; we can build it. We can build for resiliency, durability, and safety. For us, it's more than a business. It's a mission.https://bityl.co/OBSO

With a focus on modern technology, sustainability, and efficiency, we're not just building structures; we're shaping the future. Explore the limitless possibilities as we develop smart solutions into every phase of our projects that ensures a legacy that stands last. . . . . #icc #iccengineering #construction #engineering #architecture #design #realestate #modularbuilding #engineeringsolutions #renovation #contractor #building #builder #remodeling #luxury #build #concrete #lka #kithouse #timberproducts #wallpanels #moderntech #constructionworld #civilengineering

Why is building with concrete so important? It is not simply because concrete is more robust, durable, and longer-lasting. It is more profound than that. We need to build more climate-resilient, affordable, and livable buildings, homes, and cities, and we need your help. We need architects, engineers, designers, and developers to design these better buildings and communities. You design it; we can build it. We can build for resiliency, durability, and safety. For us, it's more than a business. It's a mission. https://bityl.co/OBSO

The concrete industry are straying perilously close to telling blatant lies in this post. Other materials, including timber and steel, are just as ‘robust, durable and long-lasting’. What they don’t mention, which is true, is that they - the concrete industry - are responsible for some 8 per cent of global carbon emissions annually - greater than the whole of the EU. See: https://lnkd.in/gHM-t39N

👀 Look up. More than just a common trick used by architects to push creative boundaries, #skybridges serve as aerial #walkways. Did you know that walkways can help efficiently manage temperatures between buildings? Pushing the limits of #engineering technology for the win. Check out this roundup of interestingly constructed skybridges from around the world: https://bit.ly/3unXU5d

As AltusWorks continues to support Chicago Housing Authority in improving the performance of their high-rise residential buildings AltusWorks joined The Garland Company, Inc. to deliver design/build solutions for high-performing built-up roof systems. Implementing CHA’s design guidelines, our team integrated a new roofing insulation technology - prefabricated Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) - which offer an enhanced R-value with much less thickness than conventional insulation materials. While this VIP system avoids altering short parapets, low door sills and established mechanical curbs, it creates other design and fabrication challenges as little to no field modifications are allowed without compromising the panel systems’ integrity and insulating value. Two projects with this VIP system are underway, and we look forward to advancing this program not only to assist CHA in meeting their operational goals but to reduce emissions and CHA’s carbon footprint. Ellen Stoner David Periolat Katherine Pohl #publichousing #roofrenovation #renovationproject #chicagohousingauthority #Garland #VacuumInsulationPanel #insulation #architecture #construction #chicagoarchitecture #chicago