Western Wood Structures Inc.的动态

Oregon Energy Code is about to get a lot more specific about how we detail around thermal bridges. Amanda Lunger explains what this means for future projects, and some useful design tactics to achieve thermal bridge-free construction. Amanda also explains why we should be excited about this code update, not panicked: → It's big step forward for more sustainable buildings. #energyefficient → Thermal bridge-free doesn’t mean you have to design a boring box. You can still have canopies, balconies, and sun shades, you’ll just want to be careful about how you detail those connections. → We don't have to reinvent the wheel to comply with the new code. We've used these design strategies before! #energycode #sustainabledesign #architect

John King reviews the new Helen Diller Anchor House at University of California, Berkeley. We provided sustainability consulting to the project team including Morris Adjmi Architects, BDE Architecture and Prometheus Real Estate Group.?"As for the tall imposing form, the variety of textures and patterns bring it to life: check out the clean metal sun shades snapped above residential windows, or the rounded brick-clad columns that frame the gouged-out terraces."? Atelier Ten?studied various shading and?natural ventilation strategies to?significantly increase comfort for?residents during emergencies and?also increase energy efficiency?during normal operations. External shading was integrated on the?south, east, and west facades to reduce the?need for air conditioning, improve occupant?comfort and increase resilience.?Integrating passive design strategies into this new residence was a critical element due to the recent increase in public safety power shutoffs as a result of climate change. #buildingscience #highereducation #studenthousing https://lnkd.in/e9tj39Zq

RE: Concrete or Beaches, the death and rise of architecture From sand you have come. To sand you shall return. From a broad palette of wondrous materials that implodes the limitations of standard solutions, you shall rise again. The world can't sustain one-way thinking, just as it can't sustain one-way consumption, as this leaves the world trembling on one leg, creating a shaky foundation. In the same way that the steak on your plate is finding alternatives, so is the sandwich element of the wall. What was once limited by a given is now a diverse palette of options, allowing for further considerations into local resources, climate, and the needs of people, and it all seems beautifully choreographed as the various elements aligns, rewinding architecture and the world ahead. https://lnkd.in/deNXUjsZ https://lnkd.in/d-qUjJz7

? Are you aware of the '10 m Rule' for placing bin storage rooms in buildings? If you are an #architect, #urbandesigner or #developer practicing in the #UK (or even outside of the UK), this short educational video would be of interest to you ?? Although the '10 m Rule' is mainly enforced in the UK, I am of the opinion that the operational principles that fundament the this design rule are applicable (and useful) for the design of buildings in any context or country. #buildingdesign #residentialwaste #zeroimpact #wastemanagement #wastestorage #wastecollection #proximityprinciple #binmovements #binstorage #recycling

Ever struggled with inconvenient switch placements on your sliding doors? Introducing the RangerBuilt Cavity Switch Unit – the game-changer for architects and builders. Ready to solve the age-old problem of impractical switch placements. ?? Ready to make your living spaces smarter? #pocketdoor?#cavityslider?#cavityswitchunit?#electricalhacks?#sparkylife?#smallhouse?#electricianproblems?#slidingdoor

What if structures like the Empire State Building were constructed from wood? Vancouver architect MGA | Michael Green Architecture posed this thought-provoking question at Aspen Ideas: Climate 2023 in a conversation about the potential for more carbon-sensitive construction. Green, a pioneer in sustainable architecture, champions the use of mass timber—a material that binds wood fibers through an industrial process—as an alternative to steel and concrete, which contribute to the hefty carbon footprint of large-scale construction. #AspenIdeasClimate

The Shed, a $435 million, 200,000-square-foot arts center in New York City's Hudson Yards, is designed to achieve LEED Silver certification and exceed New York’s energy codes by 25%. I am fascinated by the engineering behind The Shed—a building with a fully movable facade that remains remarkably energy efficient. ? Movable Shell: The Shed’s telescoping shell creates a versatile, temperature-controlled space for diverse programming. ?Sustainability: The building features high-efficiency mechanical systems, energy-efficient lighting, and a stormwater management system to reduce environmental impact. ?Technological Integration: Advanced building management and state-of-the-art audio-visual systems enhance energy efficiency and visitor experience. The Shed is a transformative space that adapts to its programs, reflecting the dynamic nature of art and culture. Its innovative design and sustainability make it a model for future cultural centers. The collaboration of architects, engineers, and artists showcases the possibilities when technology and creativity merge. Link: https://lnkd.in/drtfQrWH #Architecture #Innovation #SustainableDesign #TheShedNYC #CulturalCenter #ModernEngineering #allbuildingsmatter #FlexibleSpaces #facdes #archmaq #ArtAndCulture #FutureOfArchitecture #CollaborativeDesign #GreenBuilding

Retrofitting for Life Science: Victoria House, 02 The Process? ? With retained tenants at levels 4 and 6, we had to ensure that the works could be carried out with minimal disruption to the occupied floors.? ? Throughout the design process, we mitigated opening works through Ferro-scanning, distributed major plant support via the existing atria and suspended intermediate plant levels from the upper floor, to reduce disruption. ? ? We strengthened floors to achieve footfall for life science usage through vibration testing and by linking the floors with steel posts, which can be easily removed in the future, should the requirements of the building change in the future. ? Swipe across to see. ? Follow for part three and learn about the impact. ? Team: Corstorphine & Wright for Oxford Properties Group and Pioneer Group Third London Wall Wates Group ? #heynetillettsteel #hts #structuralengineering #lifescience #architecture #retrofit

Connect with CMC, stay informed about masonry design trends, new products and technologies, low carbon, sustainability, energy efficiency, and case studies. CMC is the best masonry resource in California, connecting you with industry experts for design assist and anything you want to know about masonry. Follow CMC today. #masonry #architecture #construction #greenbuilding #sustainability

Boston and Massachusetts are leading the world in high-performance and sustainable architecture with the new Mass Stretch Code. As an architect or designer, this is an exciting development that brings new challenges for balancing beauty, thermal performance, and occupant comfort. To help you rise to this challenge, we'd like to (re-)introduce the ideal solution for creating beautiful, cost-effective spaces that support occupant wellness and productivity while contributing to the vibrancy of our communities. Thermaframe fiberrglass-framed curtain walls are the highest thermal performance, lowest-carbon systems in the world, and mate perfectly with Advanced Glazings Ltd’s Solera? translucent glazing to bring in soft, natural sunlight without glare, while offering insulation values as high as R25. Together, these North-American-made innovations provide the ideal solution for meeting the Mass Stretch Code. Already installed on high-performance colder climate projects across North America, including some of the most demanding environments on the continent such as Nunavut Arctic College in Iqaluit, Canada, the Thermaframe + Solera? solution is ready for your next Mass Stretch Code project! ·· Project: Nunatta Campus, Nunavut Arctic College Architects: Teeple Architects Inc. and Cibinel Architecture Ltd ·· #SustainableArchitecture #HighPerformanceBuildings #MassStretchCode #GreenBuilding #ArchitecturalInnovation #FiberglassCurtainWalls #OccupantComfort #FibreglassCurtainWall #NetZeroBuilding