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43 Green Phase 1, a mixed-use, equitable transit-oriented development (eTOD) building, is a vibrant and bold piece of architecture for the Bronzeville community in Chicago. With multiple design goals, the project team, including PCI-certified precast concrete producer Dukane Precast Inc, selected precast concrete as the best building material due to the material's long-term sustainability and resiliency benefits. The use of precast concrete also reduced the construction duration, lowered the impact of construction on neighboring buildings and the community, and lowered the building's overall energy consumption. This project is a 2025 PCI Design Award winner for the All-Precast Concrete Special Solution Award and also received an honorable mention in the category, Multi-Family Building. Read more about this project today: https://lnkd.in/g6BVr7c4. Thank you to our PCI Design Awards sponsors GCP (now Chryso) and Splice Sleeve North America! #howprecastbuilds #precastprotectslife #2025designawards #construction #precastconcrete #projectspotlight #projectprofile #dukane #pcidesignawards

Welded mesh adds a novel Gabion dimension - The traditional role of gabions in constructing engineered systems, like mass gravity retaining walls, is now increasingly crossing over into parallel applications outside the mainstream civils industry that include landscaping and architecture. - https://lnkd.in/dfTkgfaa #architecture #gabions #landscaping #sustainability #weldedmesh Gabion Baskets (Pty) Ltd

Rebar and grout frequency can significantly alter the thermal performance of a wall system. Omni Block (with the assistance of the Masonry Institute of Michigan) has developed an accurate short-cut to determine whether or not Omni Block will prescriptively meet the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) per ASHRAE 90.1 (2013). To take advantage of this accuracy tool go to the link in the first comment.  #insulatedconcreteblock #masonry #concreteblock #architecture #energyefficient

For more than a decade, WoodWorks has celebrated design teams using wood in innovative ways with the Wood in Architecture Awards, which recognize excellence in mass timber, light-frame wood, and hybrid building design. These 2024 winners utilized wood to meet seismic design requirements, ambitious carbon reduction goals, and as a learning tool for the next generation. Check out the video here: https://lnkd.in/esy8Gd6x The projects detailed in this video include: - Barry Mills Hall and the John and Lile Gibbons Center for Arctic Studies, Bowdoin College by HGA - Founders Hall, Foster School of Business, University of Washington by LMN Architects & Magnusson Klemencic Associates - Lakeridge Middle School by Mahlum Architects & KPFF If you are an architect or engineer who has a mass timber, light-frame, or hybrid building located in the U.S., then consider nominating it for a 2025 Wood in Architecture Award! Submissions are open until January 25, 2025: https://lnkd.in/grhgXVnj Photo Credits: Michael Moran

“🌉 Excited to discuss #structuralengineering! Beams, whether made of wood, steel, or reinforced concrete, play a crucial role in supporting loads by resisting bending. Let’s connect and explore the fascinating world of construction! #architecture #innovation”

The rigid composition of LRPC strands plays a crucial role in constructing both commercial and residential buildings, enabling them to defy various natural disasters. These are some of the most vital building components in modern architecture. We at Kataria Industries, understand the eminence of LRPC Strands thus our expertise in making it better in terms of quality, strength and usability. Discover the future of structural integrity with our integral strive for advancement. #KatariaGroup #KatariaTenasyo #LRPCStrands #commercialbuildings #residentialbuildings #structural #construction #structuralengineering #engineers

A milestone in rammed earth construction - by Martin Rauch, ERDEN / Lehm Ton Erde Working with renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron, prefabricated rammed earth walls were produced on-site with raw material excavated from local quarries and mines for this building. While the project received critical acclaim, it was a challenge 🥵. He knew he needed 1.5 years to make it happen, but the client and insurer were skeptical. No other building company could or wanted to build it. The builder agreed only with this deal: if the building wasn't completed using clay, Rauch would receive only half the payment. This agreement provided a pathway forward, allowing Martin Rauch to begin the project while managing the financial risk. The construction license was another hurdle. He contacted the chamber of commerce and explained the unique aspects of the project and the lack of construction companies with the expertise or willingness to take it on. His efforts were successful, and he was awarded a commercial license, making him the first master builder licensed specifically for earth constructions. ▶️ Martin Rauch participated in our recent event in Stuttgart. You can watch his talk (in German) on our website under “Archive”. https://lnkd.in/dDmzzNdK #architectsnotarchitecture #AnAtalks #architects #architecture #martinrauch #lehmtonerde #herzogdemeuron #erdenat #earthbuilding #sustainablearchitecture #rammedearth #ecofriendly #greenbuilding #sustainabledesign #earthconstruction #eartharchitecture #sustainability

Installed in 2003, the expansion joints at 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, remain trouble-free, ensuring no leaks and minimal maintenance. Using Colorseal for walls and Sika Emseals MIGUTAN FP-series for the plaza deck, the system handles extreme conditions like wind, rain, and noise. Its non-invasive, tensionless seal, coupled with exceptional sound attenuation, guarantees long-lasting performance. This demonstrates how investing upfront in quality expansion joints leads to lower long-term costs and a resilient, watertight building envelope. https://lnkd.in/eEXuEibA #expansionjoints #sealants #construction #constructionindustry #constructionproducts #constructionservices #buildings #buildingproducts #buildingowners #waterproofing #waterproofingsolutions #buildingenclosure #buildingenvelope #buildingconstruction #Sika #Emseal #architects #architecture #consultingengineers #propertymanagement #propertyowners #facilitiesmanagement

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In 1996, the Clinton County Courthouse faced a major challenge as water was infiltrating its beautiful plaster dome. Traditional sealing methods had failed to provide a lasting solution. Sika Emseal's Horizontal Colorseal proved to be the ideal solution for this difficult problem, providing watertight protection for the dome for over 16 years. Thanks to Emseal's innovative technology, leak-chasing mops and buckets have been replaced by rakes and garden tools. Protect your structure with Sika Emseal's watertight solutions: https://lnkd.in/eZnuXY-M #expansionjoints #sealants #construction #constructionindustry #constructionproducts #constructionservices #buildings #buildingproducts #buildingowners #waterproofing #waterproofingsolutions #buildingenclosure #buildingenvelope #buildingconstruction #Sika #Emseal #architects #architecture #consultingengineers #propertymanagement #propertyowners #facilitiesmanagement