From a design and execution point of view, the biggest risks in mid-rise projects are delayed detection, smoke movement through services, and poor maintenance. .......
One of the most effective approaches is minimizing the use of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and adopting Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) such as fly ash, GGBFS, limestone, calcined clay, and metakaolin.....
On the quiet island of Sagishima in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, Bjarke Ingels Group has completed its first built project in the country, Not A Hotel Setouchi. Designed for the hospitality brand Not A Hotel, the project consists of three sculptural villas and a restaurant pavilion, ....
Waterproofing in tall structures is mainly about controlling water entry over time. These buildings face continuous exposure, wind-driven rain, temperature changes, and pressure differences which increase the chances of leakage. Unlike smaller buildings, once water enters, it can spread across multiple levels and become harder to trace and fix. .....
