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Building Smarter: Episode 2 | habi We dive deep into the age-old debate between red bricks and solid concrete blocks. Which material reigns supreme in the world of construction? Join us as we compare durability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact, providing you with the insights you need to make informed decisions for your next project. 🎥 Don’t miss out on this comprehensive showdown. Watch now and transform the way you build! habi - the way of living #habi #homebuilding #homeconstruction #architecture #construction #ConstructionMaterials #BuildingShowdown #RedBricks #ConcreteBlocks #SustainableBuilding #newhomeconstruction #home #homedesign #homesweethome

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HILLS SHOWGROUND VILLAGE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE With 2024 well under way, Deicorp’s construction teams have been hard at work delivering the homes that Sydney wants and needs. Our Hills Showground Village project has enjoyed good progress over the past three months, as Luke Fitzgerald, Deicorp’s Site Manager shares in this latest Construction Update. Significant milestones have been reached, with the ground floor 100% formed and poured. Forming has begun on level one, and all six basement levels have been completed successfully. With an average of 1500-2000 cubic metres of concrete being poured each week, we are on track to deliver Showground Village on schedule. Looking ahead, we will continue construction of the podium, extending through to level 2, where the residential towers will commence. With 430 apartments across four buildings, Hills Showground Village forms part of nearly 1,700 apartments Deicorp is delivering along the Sydney Metro Northwest. It’s why Deicorp is Sydney’s leading builder of transport-connected homes. DEICORP. DESIGN. DEVELOP. DELIVER. . . . #Deicorp #DeicorpProperties #DeicorpCommunity #ResidentialProperty #PropertyDevelopment #SydneyProperty #Investment #RealEstate #LuxuryLiving #SydneyRealEstate #Architecture #InteriorDesign #Design #ArchitectureLovers #Sydney #LuxuryApartments

M5, a 25-storey, mass timber rental housing tower, one of the tallest in the world, will be the first residential building constructed at Main Alley, a tech campus in the Mount Pleasant area of Vancouver. The structure will be built on an existing surface parking lot. It will be a net-zero lifecycle carbon tower. That means it’s being designed to minimize both operational and embodied carbon and will have the same impact on the environment as if it was never built. The project, proposed by Westbank Corp. and Henriquez Partners Architects, was given the green light recently by Vancouver City Council. It will be 260 feet tall and have 210 rental homes. Gregory Henriquez, managing principal of the architectural firm, says the tower will be “beautiful and poetic.” The panels of the exterior wall assembly will resemble the scales of a pine cone. The intention is to make the M5 mass timber tower a replicable prototype to help British Columbia achieve a significant reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions, while addressing the crisis of affordable housing. “It is an open-source prototype for mass timber,” says Henriquez. “Open-source means we are willing to share our drawings and ideas to the public at large. We are proposing this project is also a net-zero-carbon building. This is a hybrid mass timber project which is almost 67 per cent timber.” The cross-laminated timber (CLT) components will be manufactured off-site. The structure will have mass timber floor slabs, steel columns and beams and a concrete core for elevator and staircase wells. https://lnkd.in/gDmyNnBY

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Is Seattle Ready for the Future of Sustainable Construction? Seattle is one of the cities leading the change towards sustainable construction. The Northlake Commons project is leading the way with its innovative use of mass timber, making a new era in urban development.  Why Northlake Commons is a Game-Changer:  • Forward-thinking design tailored for cutting-edge research and innovation spaces.  • Exposed Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) elements creating a stunning, natural aesthetic .• Sustainable building practices significantly reducing the carbon footprint. Northlake Commons isn't just a building; it's a revolution in urban development. This project showcases the strength and beauty of mass timber, proving that sustainable design and modern architecture can seamlessly blend. Want to know more? https://lnkd.in/g9gUE9uJ #MassTimber #SustainableConstruction #CLT #SeattleArchitecture #GreenBuilding #Innovation #ArchitecturalExcellence

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What is Mass Timber Structure? Mass timber offers a strong, sustainable alternative to traditional steel and concrete for building structures. It's crafted by strategically gluing smaller wood elements, like laminations or veneers, into larger beams, columns, and panels. This process enhances the overall strength and dimensional stability of the wood, making it suitable for load-bearing applications. Here's how mass timber excels in column and beam structures: Post-and-beam systems: This classic approach utilizes columns positioned at regular intervals to support beams. Mass timber's inherent strength allows for wider column spacing compared to traditional wood, creating a more open and flexible floor plan. This is ideal for buildings like offices or large retail spaces where clear sightlines and expansive areas are desirable. Post-and-plate systems: This method takes advantage of large mass timber panels, like cross-laminated timber (CLT). These panels boast exceptional strength in both directions, allowing them to span across longer distances between columns. This eliminates the need for many beams, resulting in a cleaner aesthetic with flat ceilings. Post-and-plate systems are well-suited for residential construction or buildings with a focus on maximizing usable space. Beyond these two primary systems, mass timber's versatility allows for innovative hybrid approaches. Architects can combine post-and-beam with post-and-plate elements, or even incorporate curved mass timber components, to achieve unique and functional designs. Good Read: Article related to the topic https://lnkd.in/gWVkmsKe.