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    Since urban rapid expansion and highly developed, buildings and constructions became intensive. CO2 and Green House Gases (GHG), which have caused the climate change in urban areas, are emitted to the atmosphere caused by the increasing of building constructions. The temperature in urban areas become higher than the rural areas, which is Urban Heat Islands (UHIs). The phenomenon of urban warming degrades environmental quality and would further cause the global climate change. In order to create a

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    specifics of those topics. The final result will be a proposed program, backed with modern research sourcing, ready for completion. Introduction In reference to my last memo, I discussed plans to make alterations to Francis Hall, a newly renovated building on the Texas A&M Campus for the Construction Science Department and student. Specifically, the first task is survey to compile major courses of action, followed by compiling a proposal in conjunction with a general contractor for consideration by

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    BUILDING A – A CATTLE COURT WITH CENTRAL FEED PASS TO HOUSE 100 FATTENING CATTLE 1 Contribution made by three of the construction industry professionals Architect – John Wink Design Makes sure that the structure is built to design spec in accordance with British standards. Architects are generally good at ensuring the work is professionally done – that it meets the requirements of building control and that you have a structural engineer if you need one. The Town and Country Planning (Scotland)

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    L.E.E.D. stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), this program is designed to inform and guide all kinds of professionals who work with structures to create or convert spaces to environmental sustainability. This includes architects, real estate professionals, facility managers, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, construction managers, private sector executives and government officials. Proposals to modify the

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    Barriers to collaboration- A review of the impact of the Companies Act 2006 By Agassi joyvin peter September 2015 (B415782) (2014-2015) A project report submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for

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    Hospitality and Judges Choice Award for the best new commercial building of the year. Building Address: 2800 Highland Blvd Nanaimo, BC V9S 3N8 DESCRIPTION OF THE RENOVATION In 2013 the Nanaimo Golf Club took on extensive renovations to the existing building as well as adding another facility to the property. There were a substantial amount of

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    statement made on the Brundtland Report, 1987, is to link the concept of environmental sustainability to architecture and in particular in the context of city planning, building design and materials. The topic was chosen by the author as is in direct relation with his discipline of Civil and structural engineering. The way buildings are constructed and decommissioned has a major impact on the environment as well as the society itself. The incorporation of sustainability in the architectural design

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    are required to explain the principals of superstructure design, for:- a) A Low Rise Domestic dwelling b) A Portal frame building Describing construction methods and techniques employed to construct all superstructure elements. A Low Rise Domestic Dwelling A low rise domestic dwelling is a building less than 3 storeys high built for the purpose of being used as a home, this building include: Terraced or town houses, Semi detached houses. Detached houses, Single storey or bungalows, two storey house

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    Table of Contents I History Background 2 II technology detail 3 Contour Crafting (CC) 3 -Concept 3 Building Procedure 3 Automated Reinforcement 4 Automated Plumbing 5 Electrical Network Installation 6 Material 7 III Compare with Conventional House Construction. 8 Conventional House Construction 8 Contour Crafting Vs. Conventional 8 IV Application 9 NASA project 9 Winsun 10 V Future Outlook 10 VI Conclusion 10 I History Background 3D printing technology was start in the mid-1990s, this

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    (United States Green Building Council), BMRA (Building Material Reuse Association), AEES (The American Ecological Engineering Society), and many more that give and set good examples. Hong Kong has found a way to measure construction waste and develop a way to reuse a prominent part of typical construction waste. The effects of the environment from construction projects and the ways to reduce these effects. In America, one of the most well-known green building or sustainable building is LEED (Leadership

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