Can you tell us about your journey into architecture and what inspired you to focus on sustainable design? The moment was both serendipitous and instrumental in addressing the prevailing crisis. At the onset of my journey, my primary concern was to reduce construction costs, thus the method of construction was crucial during that phase. We
The post Steel and Sustainability in Contemporary Architecture appeared first on SSMB.
Construction output rebounded in May ending three consecutive months of decline. The 1.9% jump in activity was driven mainly by new work, up 2.7%, while repair and maintenance delivered a lower increase of 0.8%. At a sector level, both private and public new housing returned to 2.8% growth, while infrastructure new work rose by 3.5%.
Long beams can benefit from ultra-thin webs to maximise material usage based on yield strength. However, these thin webs are susceptible to buckling before they reach their full capacity. To prevent this and utilise the post-buckling strength, traditional designs incorporate intermediate stiffeners within the web. Unfortunately, these stiffeners add significant fabrication costs, outweighing the initial
The post Study on Structures with Corrugated Webs: Advantages and Applications appeared first on SSMB.
Revolutionising industrial architecture, Studio LINEDESIGN pioneers sustainable and efficient design principles in their latest project: an industrial park for Uno Minda Group. Spanning 50 acres in Farukhnagar, Haryana, this facility, dedicated to manufacturing electric vehicle components, showcases a seamless blend of innovation and sustainability. Led by Principal Architect Gaurav Varmani, this endeavour sets a new
The post Prefabulous Powerhouse: Uno Minda’s Eco-Industrial Park appeared first on SSMB.
The Metropolitan Station in Lublin, Poland, designed by Tremend Architecture Studio, is a landmark project redefining the modern transportation centre. This innovative facility serves as the core of the Integrated Transportation Centre project, aiming to connect urban, regional, and national transport systems within the city. The station boasts a contemporary, environmentally friendly design. Located in
The post Metropolitan Station: Modern Hub with Eco-Friendly Design appeared first on SSMB.
Later living main contractor Kori Construction is aiming to expand into the multi-room and retirement living sectors after another year of strong growth. The Corby-based contractor lifted revenue by almost 56% to £54m in the 12 months to March 2024. Pre-tax profit climbed to £4m, up from £1.5m in the previous financial year and generating
Hampshire Country Council has agreed to increase funding for phase 3 of the Botley bypass road scheme by £16m to “meet the significant rise in construction and materials costs due to inflation.” Contractor Milestone Infrastructure secured an early contractor involvement deal two years ago following VolkerFitzpatrick’s completion of the first two phases (pictured in green
Contractor Galliford Try has reported that revenue and profits will be ahead of expectations in the year to June. In a year-end trading update this morning, chief executive Bill Hocking said he was also confident about the outlook for the year ahead based on a group order book of £3.8bn (2023: £3.7bn). “We start the
Waaree Renewable Technologies has been awarded the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for Juna Renewable Energy’s 412.5 MWp/335 MW photovoltaic project in Kawani Village, Bikaner district, Rajasthan. Juna Renewable Energy is a subsidiary of ACCIONA Energy, a global leader in renewable energy solutions. This utility-scale solar plant will deploy advanced bifacial solar modules supplied
The post Waaree Wins 412.5 MWp Solar EPC in Rajasthan appeared first on SSMB.
The Congress-led Karnataka government is actively promoting the expansion of Bengaluru Metro into the city’s outskirts and the construction of double-decker flyovers. However, experts have raised concerns, suggesting that suburban rail might better serve these areas. Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has recently awarded contracts to consultants for conducting feasibility studies on these ambitious
The post Karnataka Pushes Bengaluru Metro Expansion Amid Debate appeared first on SSMB.
