This post marks the 10 year anniversary of the BUILD Blog. A decade ago this exact week, we launched our very first post. By the end of the month, we’d posted our first of many essays, revealing the heart behind why we started blogging in the first place. Over the past 10 years, the blog has gone through several evolutions. We’ve redesigned it, refocused it, removed the comments section, etc. It’s an ever-evolving endeavor. The blog has served as a space for conversation, sharing, community, information, and humor. And ultimately, we’ve found its highest usefulness comes directly by sharing not just what we’re doing, but how we are accomplishing things.
Now, approaching this significant milestone in the BUILD Blog’s history, our mission statement we shared five years ago remains as true now as then: make architecture accessible, create a culture of sharing, advance possibility, foster sensibility, and have fun. By building upon this legacy, we have yet another opportunity to sharpen our focus. In this next chapter of the BUILD Blog, we’ll be sharing a series of BUILD Guides, one-page snapshots of a real detail successfully implemented on real projects. The first of the series, on parapets, is included here.
We’ll continue to share the occasional essay and circulate cultural pieces from time to time, but the BUILD Blog will continue to focus on the technicalities of modern design in the built-environment. And as always, we approach this by tapping into our decades-long knowledge of detailed construction, our drive to do the things that need doing, using our projects as a laboratory, and sharing all that with our partners in the process and our peers in the community. Over the years, we’ve heard from many souls that the content we share helps in many ways. And we love getting that feedback. And for each person we hear from, there are many others who feel similarly, but simply don’t reach out. We’ve been committed to an ad-free, content rich blog for the past ten years, and we plan to continue on that course. However, we have a request for readers out there who have found value in our blog: If you’ve benefited from reading the BUILD Blog, August also happens to mark one of our favorite charitable events. The S2V charity bike ride gets our community out on two wheels, crossing international borders for a good cause each year. If you’ve found value from reading the BUILD Blog, we ask that your thanks to us is expressed in contributing to this year’s charity. We’ve partnered with Team Gleason and created a goal to raise $40K for their inspired and on-going efforts for folks with ALS. Even a modest amount goes a long way; every dollar counts. If you can give $250 or more we will recognize your generosity on our social media platforms. Link to donate here.
Members of the BUILD team have had friends and family ravaged by ALS, and in watching the documentary (available on Amazon and itunes), we, along with our S2V crew, were moved to do something about it. Here is your chance to share in our current do-gooding and build some good karma together. Thank you for following our blog, sharing with us, contributing to a better built environment, and for sharing in our mission to help Team Gleason. Cheers from Team BUILD via Tumblr A Decade of the BUILD Blog
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The Dodge Momentum Index fell in July, dropping 3.3% to 135.0(2000=100) from its revised June reading of 139.6. via Tumblr Dodge Momentum Index Stumbles in July
This post marks the 10 year anniversary of the BUILD Blog. A decade ago this exact week, we launched our very first post. By the end of the month, we’d posted our first of many essays, revealing the heart behind why we started blogging in the first place. Over the past 10 years, the blog has gone through several evolutions. We’ve redesigned it, refocused it, removed the comments section, etc. It’s an ever-evolving endeavor. The blog has served as a space for conversation, sharing, community, information, and humor. And ultimately, we’ve found its highest usefulness comes directly by sharing not just what we’re doing, but how we are accomplishing things.
Now, approaching this significant milestone in the BUILD Blog’s history, our mission statement we shared five years ago remains as true now as then: make architecture accessible, create a culture of sharing, advance possibility, foster sensibility, and have fun. By building upon this legacy, we have yet another opportunity to sharpen our focus. In this next chapter of the BUILD Blog, we’ll be sharing a series of BUILD Guides, one-page snapshots of a real detail successfully implemented on real projects. The first of the series is included here.
We’ll continue to share the occasional essay and circulate cultural pieces from time to time, but the BUILD Blog will continue to focus on the technicalities of modern design in the built-environment. And as always, we approach this by tapping into our decades-long knowledge of detailed construction, our drive to do the things that need doing, using our projects as a laboratory, and sharing all that with our partners in the process and our peers in the community. Over the years, we’ve heard from many souls that the content we share helps in many ways. And we love getting that feedback. And for each person we hear from, there are many others who feel similarly, but simply don’t reach out. We’ve been committed to an ad-free, content rich blog for the past ten years, and we plan to continue on that course. However, we have a request for readers out there who have found value in our blog: If you’ve benefited from reading the BUILD Blog, August also happens to mark one of our favorite charitable events. The S2V charity bike ride gets our community out on two wheels, crossing international borders for a good cause each year. If you’ve found value from reading the BUILD Blog, we ask that your thanks to us is expressed in contributing to this year’s charity. We’ve partnered with Team Gleason and created a goal to raise $40K for their inspired and on-going efforts for folks with ALS. Even a modest amount goes a long way; every dollar counts. If you can give $250 or more we will recognize your generosity on our social media platforms. Link to donate here.
Members of the BUILD team have had friends and family ravaged by ALS, and in watching the documentary (available on Amazon and itunes), we, along with our S2V crew, were moved to do something about it. Here is your chance to share in our current do-gooding and build some good karma together. Thank you for following our blog, sharing with us, contributing to a better built environment, and for sharing in our mission to help Team Gleason. Cheers from Team BUILD via Tumblr A Decade of the BUILD Blog During the first half of 2017, eight of the top ten metropolitan markets for commercial and multifamily construction starts ranked by dollar volume registered decreased activity compared to a year ago, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. via Tumblr First Half 2017 Commercial and Multifamily Construction Starts Reveal Mixed Pattern Across Top Metropolitan Areas New construction starts in June grew 4% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $679.9 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. via Tumblr June Construction Starts Climb 4 Percent [Image credit: Dezeen] Though close in proximity to Seattle, Portland has an entirely unique and different feel, making it the perfect location for a weekend getaway (whether you’re heading south from Seattle or elsewhere). As always, Portland’s interest in craft provides innovative restaurants, cafes, hotels and museums with each new visit. Whether it be the hospitality of a warm atmosphere and public coffee brewing demonstrations at Coava, or insight into Japanese garden culture and architecture at the newly renovated Portland Japanese Gardens, the extra care put into the craft of each cultural element is entirely evident. Here’s our 2017 roundup of Portland’s newest and greatest modern gems. COFFEE
Upper Left Roasters / @upperleftroasters, 1204 SE Clay St., (503) 477-8469 BRUNCH | LUNCH La Moule / @lamoulepdx, 2500 SE Clinton St., (971) 339-2822 DINNER Revelry / @revelrypdx, 210 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., (971) 339-3693 DRINKS Willow / @willowpdx, 2005 SE 11th Ave., (814) 933-8872 GALLERIES Ampersand / @ampersand_gallery_pdx, 2916 NE Alberta St., (503) 805-5458 RETAIL WM Goods / @wmgoodshop, 1136 SW Alder St., (503) 954-3398 HOTELS Hotel Eastlund / @hoteleastlund, 1021 NE Grand Ave., (503) 235-2100 BUILDINGS Albina Yard / 4713 N Albina Ave., (503) 695.3426 DESIGN SHOWROOMS Bright Designlab / @brightdesignlab, 404 NW 10th Ave. #101, (503) 575-4868 For more modern recommendations, visit The Modern List Portland and follow TML on Instagram. Cheers from team BUILD via Blogger The Modern List Portland [Image credit: Dezeen] Though close in proximity to Seattle, Portland has an entirely unique and different feel, making it the perfect location for a weekend getaway (whether you’re heading south from Seattle or elsewhere). As always, Portland’s interest in craft provides innovative restaurants, cafes, hotels and museums with each new visit. Whether it be the hospitality of a warm atmosphere and public coffee brewing demonstrations at Coava, or insight into Japanese garden culture and architecture at the newly renovated Portland Japanese Gardens, the extra care put into the craft of each cultural element is entirely evident. Here’s our 2017 roundup of Portland’s newest and greatest modern gems. COFFEE
Upper Left Roasters / @upperleftroasters, 1204 SE Clay St., (503) 477-8469 BRUNCH | LUNCH La Moule / @lamoulepdx, 2500 SE Clinton St., (971) 339-2822 DINNER Revelry / @revelrypdx, 210 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., (971) 339-3693 DRINKS Willow / @willowpdx, 2005 SE 11th Ave., (814) 933-8872 GALLERIES Ampersand / @ampersand_gallery_pdx, 2916 NE Alberta St., (503) 805-5458 RETAIL WM Goods / @wmgoodshop, 1136 SW Alder St., (503) 954-3398 HOTELS Hotel Eastlund / @hoteleastlund, 1021 NE Grand Ave., (503) 235-2100 BUILDINGS Albina Yard / 4713 N Albina Ave., (503) 695.3426 DESIGN SHOWROOMS Bright Designlab / @brightdesignlab, 404 NW 10th Ave. #101, (503) 575-4868 For more modern recommendations, visit The Modern List Portland and follow TML on Instagram. Cheers from team BUILD via Tumblr The Modern List Portland [Image credit: Dezeen] Though close in proximity to Seattle, Portland has an entirely unique and different feel, making it the perfect location for a weekend getaway (whether you’re heading south from Seattle or elsewhere). As always, Portland’s interest in craft provides innovative restaurants, cafes, hotels and museums with each new visit. Whether it be the hospitality of a warm atmosphere and public coffee brewing demonstrations at Coava, or insight into Japanese garden culture and architecture at the newly renovated Portland Japanese Gardens, the extra care put into the craft of each cultural element is entirely evident. Here’s our 2017 roundup of Portland’s newest and greatest modern gems. COFFEE
Upper Left Roasters / @upperleftroasters, 1204 SE Clay St., (503) 477-8469 BRUNCH | LUNCH La Moule / @lamoulepdx, 2500 SE Clinton St., (971) 339-2822 DINNER Revelry / @revelrypdx, 210 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., (971) 339-3693 DRINKS Willow / @willowpdx, 2005 SE 11th Ave., (814) 933-8872 GALLERIES Ampersand / @ampersand_gallery_pdx, 2916 NE Alberta St., (503) 805-5458 RETAIL WM Goods / @wmgoodshop, 1136 SW Alder St., (503) 954-3398 HOTELS Hotel Eastlund / @hoteleastlund, 1021 NE Grand Ave., (503) 235-2100 BUILDINGS Albina Yard / 4713 N Albina Ave., (503) 695.3426 DESIGN SHOWROOMS Bright Designlab / @brightdesignlab, 404 NW 10th Ave. #101, (503) 575-4868 For more modern recommendations, visit The Modern List Portland and follow TML on Instagram. Cheers from team BUILD via Blogger The Modern List Portland [Image credit: Dezeen] Though close in proximity to Seattle, Portland has an entirely unique and different feel, making it the perfect location for a weekend getaway (whether you’re heading south from Seattle or elsewhere). As always, Portland’s interest in craft provides innovative restaurants, cafes, hotels and museums with each new visit. Whether it be the hospitality of a warm atmosphere and public coffee brewing demonstrations at Coava, or insight into Japanese garden culture and architecture at the newly renovated Portland Japanese Gardens, the extra care put into the craft of each cultural element is entirely evident. Here’s our 2017 roundup of Portland’s newest and greatest modern gems. COFFEE
Upper Left Roasters / @upperleftroasters, 1204 SE Clay St., (503) 477-8469 BRUNCH | LUNCH La Moule / @lamoulepdx, 2500 SE Clinton St., (971) 339-2822 DINNER Revelry / @revelrypdx, 210 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., (971) 339-3693 DRINKS Willow / @willowpdx, 2005 SE 11th Ave., (814) 933-8872 GALLERIES Ampersand / @ampersand_gallery_pdx, 2916 NE Alberta St., (503) 805-5458 RETAIL WM Goods / @wmgoodshop, 1136 SW Alder St., (503) 954-3398 HOTELS Hotel Eastlund / @hoteleastlund, 1021 NE Grand Ave., (503) 235-2100 BUILDINGS Albina Yard / 4713 N Albina Ave., (503) 695.3426 DESIGN SHOWROOMS Bright Designlab / @brightdesignlab, 404 NW 10th Ave. #101, (503) 575-4868 For more modern recommendations, visit The Modern List Portland and follow TML on Instagram. Cheers from team BUILD via Tumblr The Modern List Portland Stamp House, a pre fabricated concrete structure is positioned in Queensland, a wonderland of Australia.The house in the stateis constructed with acreative grouping of local and precast concrete; the building material has been wangled and shielded integrating a complete solar section roof to acquire a persistent cooler and calm ambient temperature all through the year. This building is created as a self-succor to endurethe cyclone and other atmosphere mishaps. Constructed on 73 acres of rainforest propertyconsists of 6 bedrooms and a central pool.
The house built on a small area of land in median of pond was constructed in the year 2013. Stamp House is an environmental friendly structure, receiving its energy from solar powered panels eradicating usage of fuels for energy production and the other eco feature for the structure is its spread-out water system with competency to harvest 250,000 liters of water for the home-based usage and irrigation. It has massive cantilevers which with striking structural designalso prevents from water seeping in the house. Precast Concrete is a key component for the construction of the Stamp residence. Precast concrete also referred as prefabricated concrete has oodles of pluses, case in point;it offers vast creativenessupholding the toughness also is ecological and overcomes deadlines. The construction product is formed by molding concrete in refillable containers, which is preserved in regimented atmosphere and lastly transported to the assembling location. The principles are alike as reinforced concrete even so precast strategy is stress-free and easy to understand. Thecreationis durable, quality secure, enduring also offers immense array of designs, shapes, colorsand texture. Precast concrete has its returns with assistance of precast engineers primarily, can accomplish the desire project seamlessly. Structural engineers and architectures involvement is essential and their knowledge ofsoftware alike Tekla Pre Cast Panel minimizes design error reducing cost and time as wellattains higher accuracy in detailing and fabrication of design. Steel Construction Detailing, a global structure steel detailing and Structural Engineering Services India provider is active since last four decades. Here, our team members offer services with proficiency, innovation and zest. Here, our tem perceptively works on cad software like AutoCAD, Revit and Tekla which is also utilized for Tekla pre cast panel. Steel Construction Detailing entrusts to offer the finest service satisfaction to its clients, with completion of work in specified time also assisting them to solve their queries. Steel Construction Detailing render services both nationally and internationally. Feel free to contact us for any aid or assistance. Read the full article here: http://steelconstructionsdetailing.weebly.com/blog/precast-concrete-a-durable-and-cost-effective-construction-method |