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It's always felt good to be in an aesthetically-pleasing mass timber building, and as building codes change, architects and engineers are seeking to expand the use of mass timber to enjoy all of its benefits. We liked this article from CoStar "Mass Timber Buildings May Provide a Benefit Beyond Sustainability: Earthquake Resistance" that examines how a study at University of California, San Diego has shown how mass timber structures are faring as well as traditional construction in earthquakes. Want to join the mass timber movement: Contact Scott Charney to discuss your project. https://lnkd.in/erq4Cy46

It's finally here! We know that one of the biggest obstacles for reusing historic buildings is complying with modern building code. But we also know that there are usually creative ways to make code work better for a historic project than is commonly understood or practiced. The National Park Service has just released their long-awaited Preservation Brief 51: "Building Codes for Historic and Existing Buildings: Planning and Maximizing their Application." This Brief dives into the options and considerations for applying code to historic buildings. https://lnkd.in/g-4A-j-7 Stay tuned for our simplified version of this guide sometime soon! #UtahSHPO #HistoricPreservation #BuildingCodes #PreservationBrief #HistoricBuildings

Explore how water influences architectural design, from stunning aesthetics to crucial flood resilience strategies. In this episode, we delve into the vital role of water in architecture and how thoughtful design can combat flooding. Episode 5 of Design Divas is out now. Pavitra Sriprakash Sheila Sriprakash https://lnkd.in/g9nyg74Q

Simple but quite effective method to calculate the cooling effect of trees! The combination of LandsDesign and Ladybug Tools for Grasshopper can help planners and landscape architects to better define vegetation in urban spaces. Moreover, the video shows how to calculate the solar radiation that a tree receives, based on its location, period of time and by considering its surrounding geometries.

The deadline to provide written comment on the ACHP’s revised Proposed Program Comment on Certain Housing, Building, and Transportation Activities is December 15. The goal of the Program Comment is to accelerate federal historic preservation reviews of projects to rehabilitate existing housing or create new housing in existing buildings, to maintain and update buildings and their immediate environs, and to rehabilitate or create new transportation infrastructure. Read the revised draft and learn more: https://lnkd.in/e98_f6MU Questions and written comments can be submitted to program_alternatives@achp.gov. National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers National Trust for Historic Preservation American Planning Association The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

The benefits are tangible and clear to see. Solving man made issues whilst providing ecological and environmental betterment - just need engagement by all sectors . Well done EPG .

In BUILDING FOR PEOPLE, architect and ecodistrict planner Michael Eliason makes the case for low-carbon ecodistricts and presents practical tools for developing these residential and mixed-use communities. Available wherever books are sold! https://lnkd.in/gVs-XJzi

Explore how water influences architectural design, from stunning aesthetics to crucial flood resilience strategies. In this episode, we delve into the vital role of water in architecture and how thoughtful design can combat flooding. Full video on Youtube #DesignDivas #WaterInArchitecture #FloodResistantDesign #SustainableArchitecture #ArchitecturalDesign #ShilpaArchitects . [water in architecture, flood resilience, sustainable design, architectural innovation, environmental considerations, design strategies, building for the future]

Look into the future: Explore how the American Society of Landscape Architects is breaking the mold by setting a clear, future-oriented vision. https://lnkd.in/gAx_8-ed

I'm excited to share an insightful blog post that explores the essential theories of Frederick Law Olmsted, a pioneering figure in landscape architecture. This piece delves into his innovative approaches and their lasting impact on urban planning and public spaces. Discover how Olmsted's vision continues to shape our environments today. For a deeper understanding of his contributions and philosophies, read the full article here: [Frederick Law Olmsted: His Essential Theory](https://ift.tt/jvIZtlL).