Renovating Existing Buildings
... function, and how to program them. “This allows them to further increase the use of the building through their research,” explains Wetter. There are, as yet, few buildings of this type in Germany. The Minden campus construction is currently one of two university buildings in the country that already ...
... function, and how to program them. “This allows them to further increase the use of the building through their research,” explains Wetter. There are, as yet, few buildings of this type in Germany. The Minden campus construction is currently one of two university buildings in the country that already ...
ComEd New Construction – Small Buildings Evaluation Report
... focused our evaluation on the NEO tool review to determine the validity of using NEO to calculate each project’s savings. The NEO tool review was conducted by examining three case studies of different building types, multifamily, grocery and restaurant. The impact study was limited since only one pr ...
... focused our evaluation on the NEO tool review to determine the validity of using NEO to calculate each project’s savings. The NEO tool review was conducted by examining three case studies of different building types, multifamily, grocery and restaurant. The impact study was limited since only one pr ...
- City Research Online
... academic software geared towards the assessment of R/C buildings based on Eurocode 8-Part 3. Both columns and beams (frame elements) were modelled using line elements whereas slabs were modelled using plate elements and were assumed to remain linear elastic. Initially the strengthened building was m ...
... academic software geared towards the assessment of R/C buildings based on Eurocode 8-Part 3. Both columns and beams (frame elements) were modelled using line elements whereas slabs were modelled using plate elements and were assumed to remain linear elastic. Initially the strengthened building was m ...
iowa public building energy benchmarking user case study report
... Efficiency Act of 1990 and signed into law by the Iowa General Assembly. The Energy Center serves Iowans with reliable, objective tools and information and provides resources to help energy consumers and innovators. Since 2010, the Iowa Energy Center has been working with statewide energy efficiency ...
... Efficiency Act of 1990 and signed into law by the Iowa General Assembly. The Energy Center serves Iowans with reliable, objective tools and information and provides resources to help energy consumers and innovators. Since 2010, the Iowa Energy Center has been working with statewide energy efficiency ...
Southwick Center Design Guidelines
... Franchise or Trademark Buildings Franchise buildings that identify the business by a trademarked architectural style are undesirable and discouraged. They take away from the character and distinctive identity of a community. Franchise buildings should be designed to harmonize with traditional New En ...
... Franchise or Trademark Buildings Franchise buildings that identify the business by a trademarked architectural style are undesirable and discouraged. They take away from the character and distinctive identity of a community. Franchise buildings should be designed to harmonize with traditional New En ...
Design Guidelines Handbook
... Franchise or Trademark Buildings Franchise buildings that identify the business by a trademarked architectural style are undesirable and discouraged. They take away from the character and distinctive identity of a community. Franchise buildings should be designed to harmonize with traditional New En ...
... Franchise or Trademark Buildings Franchise buildings that identify the business by a trademarked architectural style are undesirable and discouraged. They take away from the character and distinctive identity of a community. Franchise buildings should be designed to harmonize with traditional New En ...
Sense of Place: Design Guidelines for New Construction in Historic
... interest in condominium development, also proved to be a strong incentive for residential development. Because almost all of Center City and some adjacent neighborhoods are local or National Register Historic Districts many new residential projects invariably, have been located in historic districts ...
... interest in condominium development, also proved to be a strong incentive for residential development. Because almost all of Center City and some adjacent neighborhoods are local or National Register Historic Districts many new residential projects invariably, have been located in historic districts ...
usu historical buildings
... student use – 2002. Photo: Rob Bouwhuis. North entrance of the fieldhouse as seen from the play fields across the street – 2002. Photo: Rob Bouwhuis ...
... student use – 2002. Photo: Rob Bouwhuis. North entrance of the fieldhouse as seen from the play fields across the street – 2002. Photo: Rob Bouwhuis ...
LISTED BUILDINGS AND CURTILAGE Historic England Advice Note
... A listed building is commonly identified in the National Heritage List for England by an address only, although some more recent entries contain a plan showing a red line around the listed building (including its curtilage and any structures associated with it). In either case, unless the list entry ...
... A listed building is commonly identified in the National Heritage List for England by an address only, although some more recent entries contain a plan showing a red line around the listed building (including its curtilage and any structures associated with it). In either case, unless the list entry ...
Sustainability and Functional Assessment of a MBT Building Solution
... atmospheric pollution and residues production (1). Nowadays, society problems such as the growth in the world population, the amount of waste produced every year and the collapse of the natural resources, make us realize that our present way of life, including how and what we build, may not be susta ...
... atmospheric pollution and residues production (1). Nowadays, society problems such as the growth in the world population, the amount of waste produced every year and the collapse of the natural resources, make us realize that our present way of life, including how and what we build, may not be susta ...
UAE State of Green Economy Report 2014
... help the country to take the right course and make solid advances towards a Green Economy. The first version explains the rationale for the Green Growth Strategy, and introduces the plan and structure for its implementation. It is hoped that this report will help the reader understand the UAE’s nati ...
... help the country to take the right course and make solid advances towards a Green Economy. The first version explains the rationale for the Green Growth Strategy, and introduces the plan and structure for its implementation. It is hoped that this report will help the reader understand the UAE’s nati ...
Aalborg Universitet Sustainability in the built environment using embedded technology
... future. Identifying the lead-users is important, for understanding the end-user’s adoption of new products. In the effort to innovate new sustainable solutions, user-driven innovation may be useful, also being aware of the importance of identifying the relevant users. ...
... future. Identifying the lead-users is important, for understanding the end-user’s adoption of new products. In the effort to innovate new sustainable solutions, user-driven innovation may be useful, also being aware of the importance of identifying the relevant users. ...
Tall Buildings and Elevators
... This paper addresses the evolution of tall buildings in their relation with structural systems and vertical communication systems. The main proposition is to take the historical development of structural solutions and elevator solutions to understand how both these aspects have shaped tall buildings ...
... This paper addresses the evolution of tall buildings in their relation with structural systems and vertical communication systems. The main proposition is to take the historical development of structural solutions and elevator solutions to understand how both these aspects have shaped tall buildings ...
Chapter 06-Architectural Consideration
... patterns, municipal codes and zoning (Figure 61). For example, the striking differences in form between the skyscrapers of Chicago and New York were due to the imposition of a 130 feet height limit on the former, and no limits on the latter. Zoning laws in New York, in 1916, spawned the buildings wi ...
... patterns, municipal codes and zoning (Figure 61). For example, the striking differences in form between the skyscrapers of Chicago and New York were due to the imposition of a 130 feet height limit on the former, and no limits on the latter. Zoning laws in New York, in 1916, spawned the buildings wi ...
An introduction to natural daylight design in domestic properties
... Daylight has been used for centuries as the primary source of light in interiors and has been an implicit part of architecture for as long as buildings have existed. Our most natural resource has been available now for over 4 billion years and yet we still do not take full advantage of its qualities ...
... Daylight has been used for centuries as the primary source of light in interiors and has been an implicit part of architecture for as long as buildings have existed. Our most natural resource has been available now for over 4 billion years and yet we still do not take full advantage of its qualities ...
The Research Strategy for the Building and Construction industry
... health, physical independence and wellbeing of the people who use them • people who use a building can escape from the building if it is on fire • buildings are designed, constructed and able to be used in ways that promote sustainable development. The Canterbury earthquakes have also reinforced the ...
... health, physical independence and wellbeing of the people who use them • people who use a building can escape from the building if it is on fire • buildings are designed, constructed and able to be used in ways that promote sustainable development. The Canterbury earthquakes have also reinforced the ...
In the Shadow of the Sky-Scraper
... Arabia, is under construction. It will top out at one kilometre high. But why are these structures built? Purely symbolic explanations in terms of ‘symbolic power’ (Acuto 2010) seem to underplay the ways in which skyscrapers have been projects tied to rental incomes, urban boosterism and national ec ...
... Arabia, is under construction. It will top out at one kilometre high. But why are these structures built? Purely symbolic explanations in terms of ‘symbolic power’ (Acuto 2010) seem to underplay the ways in which skyscrapers have been projects tied to rental incomes, urban boosterism and national ec ...
GSCO-2013-0030-skyscraper-paper
... Arabia, is under construction. It will top out at one kilometre high. But why are these structures built? Purely symbolic explanations in terms of ‘symbolic power’ (Acuto 2010) seem to underplay the ways in which skyscrapers have been projects tied to rental incomes, urban boosterism and national ec ...
... Arabia, is under construction. It will top out at one kilometre high. But why are these structures built? Purely symbolic explanations in terms of ‘symbolic power’ (Acuto 2010) seem to underplay the ways in which skyscrapers have been projects tied to rental incomes, urban boosterism and national ec ...
Modular Building Systems
... traditional brick town houses, condominiums, mid-rise apartment complexes, school buildings, offices, and more. • This versatile construction type even makes remodeling, adding on, or a complete razing faster and easier. • A factory-controlled construction setting means that weather-related site d ...
... traditional brick town houses, condominiums, mid-rise apartment complexes, school buildings, offices, and more. • This versatile construction type even makes remodeling, adding on, or a complete razing faster and easier. • A factory-controlled construction setting means that weather-related site d ...
Community Specific Design Guidelines
... Style with its signature mansard roof (dual-pitched hipped) dominates this area, which includes the north side of Canal Street, 76-78 William Street (Lyons Village and Town Hall), and 78-80 William Street. This style was popular for urban housing in the decades between 1860 and 1880. The mansard roo ...
... Style with its signature mansard roof (dual-pitched hipped) dominates this area, which includes the north side of Canal Street, 76-78 William Street (Lyons Village and Town Hall), and 78-80 William Street. This style was popular for urban housing in the decades between 1860 and 1880. The mansard roo ...
A Guide to Building and Building Consents
... MultiProof Building Consents (also known as a National Multiple-Use Approval) allow builders who replicate the same or substantially similar buildings several times, to benefit from a streamlined Building Consent process. Where a building design is intended to be replicated several times, a builder ...
... MultiProof Building Consents (also known as a National Multiple-Use Approval) allow builders who replicate the same or substantially similar buildings several times, to benefit from a streamlined Building Consent process. Where a building design is intended to be replicated several times, a builder ...
District Plan Change 48: Central Area Review
... One of the special features of the precinct is the extent of open space around the buildings. The high proportion of open space to built area and the relatively low scale of the buildings imparts a special character to the precinct, reinforced by the great quantity of mature trees and plantings. Thi ...
... One of the special features of the precinct is the extent of open space around the buildings. The high proportion of open space to built area and the relatively low scale of the buildings imparts a special character to the precinct, reinforced by the great quantity of mature trees and plantings. Thi ...
Construction Systems
... Construction, Industrial Construction, and Civil Construction. Progress made in these four areas affects every community in the world. Infrastructure building and maintenance is a challenge throughout all countries. Construction system activities have a major impact on people’s lives, and provide a ...
... Construction, Industrial Construction, and Civil Construction. Progress made in these four areas affects every community in the world. Infrastructure building and maintenance is a challenge throughout all countries. Construction system activities have a major impact on people’s lives, and provide a ...
Theme 12 Built Heritage - Dover District Council
... likely it is to be Listed. Almost all buildings that were built before 1700 that survive in anything like their original condition are listed as are the majority of those up to 1840. The criteria is tighter for more recent buildings ...
... likely it is to be Listed. Almost all buildings that were built before 1700 that survive in anything like their original condition are listed as are the majority of those up to 1840. The criteria is tighter for more recent buildings ...
Soft Story Retrofit Ordinance
... are recognized by engineers and other seismic safety experts as having the potential to sustain serious damage, including collapse, in the event of strong earthquakes. The City adopted a Phase I ordinance, in 2005, that required owners of soft story buildings to prepare an engineering report that an ...
... are recognized by engineers and other seismic safety experts as having the potential to sustain serious damage, including collapse, in the event of strong earthquakes. The City adopted a Phase I ordinance, in 2005, that required owners of soft story buildings to prepare an engineering report that an ...