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Jun
09
Insane Demolitions: Top 9 Controlled Building Implosions or Demolitions

Insane Demolitions: Top 9 Controlled Building Implosions or Demolitions

Table of Contents Demolition of The Kingdome, Seattle (Year 2000): Demolition of The Landmark Hotel, Las Vegas (Year 1995): Demolition of The J.L. Hudson Department Store, Detroit (Year 1998): Demolition of The Prudential Building, Houston (Year 2012): Demolition of The Grand Prince H...

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Jun
03
photovoltaic glaze technology in buildings

Photovoltaic Glaze Technology in Buildings

Table of Contents Photovoltaic Glaze in building Photovoltaics (PV) Technologies Building Integrated Photovoltaics System BIPV System Diagram Design of a Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) System Photovoltaic Glaze in building Glass with photovoltaic (PV) technology can ...

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Apr
21
Skyscrapers: Architectural Achievement of Burj Khalifa and Shanghai Tower

Skyscrapers: Architectural Achievement of Burj Khalifa and Shanghai Tower

Table of Contents The Burj Khalifa: Reaching New Heights Structural Systems and Materials Technologies at Play The Shanghai Tower: A Vertical City Structural Innovation Green Technologies One World Trade Center: Resilience and Remembrance Structural Significance Technologi...

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Mar
27
Building Construction in Seismic Zones

Building Construction in Seismic Zones: Lessons from New Zealand and California

Table of Contents Understanding Seismic Zones Lessons from New Zealand Building Codes and Standards: Site-Specific Engineering: Innovative Foundation Designs: Education and Public Awareness: Retrofitting Older Buildings: Lessons from California Seismic Retrofit Ordinances:...

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Feb
25
Building Bylaws

Building Bylaws in the USA and Europe

What is Building ByLaws?  Historical Development Enforcement Authorities Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Structural Design and Seismic Considerations Accessibility and Inclusivity Fire Safety Regulations Building Heights and Density Environmental Impact Assessments ...

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Jan
21
Investing in Real Estate and Construction Markets

Investing in International Real Estate and Construction Markets

Table of Contents Understanding International Real Estate and Construction Markets: Benefits of Investing in International Real Estate and Construction Markets: Diversification: Higher Returns: Hedging against Inflation: Income Generation: Long-Term Asset Growth: Challenges a...

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Dec
26
Building Codes

Building Codes and Resilience: Case Studies from Earthquake-Prone Regions

Table of Contents The Loma Prieta Earthquake and the Evolution of Building Codes in California The Christchurch Earthquake and New Zealand's Resilience Efforts The Lessons from the Great East Japan Earthquake Earthquake-Resilient Construction in Nepal Retrofitting Historic Buildin...

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Dec
26
International Fire Safety Regulations

International Fire Safety Regulations for High-Rise Buildings

Table of Contents Importance of Fire Safety in High-Rise Buildings International Building Codes National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards European Union Building Regulations United Kingdom Building Regulations United Arab Emirates Fire and Life Safety Code Evacuation...

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Oct
29
Smart Building Material for thermal comfort

Smart Building Material for thermal comfort

Table of Contents Understanding Thermal Comfort Smart Building Envelope Materials: A Breakthrough Phase-Change Materials (PCMs) Thermochromic Materials Electrochromic Windows Aerogels Benefits and Future Implications Energy Efficiency: Occupant Wellbeing: Sustainable De...

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