Posts Tagged ‘Articles’
Trek Architecture Teams Up with Kilgore Tec and Crystal Structures to Tackle Tough Natural Light Project
When a client asks for light without transparency, Trek sought a balance between light and privacy Trek Architecture and their client wanted a better way to allow natural light into their workspace where heavy cutting and polishing equipment are housed and involved Crystal Structures on the project, now completed. “For the Northwest Trends facility, we…
Read MoreGreen Building Certification Programs
No matter which program you choose, the commitment to build based on what is good for the community as a whole is always a winning proposition. Every new building project brings a fresh opportunity to provide the best atmosphere for the occupants and sustainability to benefit the environment. With FITWEL, WELL building standards and LEED,…
Read MoreValue Architecture: keeping the design, improving the outcome
The term “value engineering” originated at General Electric. Many times an otherwise well-designed project is stalled after the first budget quotes are returned. At this point, everyone scrambles for ways to “cut back” or “re-engineer” to move the project forward. The term “value engineering” is bandied about and then the design revisions start. Value Engineering –…
Read MoreArchitectural Upcycling
The second lives of buildings around the world are just beginning, they are being reborn as urban paragons of sophistication and style. How do you save money on overall building design, materials, and construction costs? Adaptive reuse. If form follows function, the last era left us with large form buildings that no longer served the function.…
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