Structural design: New Embassy rises on the Potomac
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The five-story glass and concrete House of Sweden will have a distinct presence on the Potomac River when the construction concludes in early 2006. The buildings engineering was not so simple and among the significant challenges at the site were the designing of a foundation to withstand a 100-year flood and working around obstructions below grade.
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2005
Washington, DC, Design and construction, Washington, D.C., Embassy buildings, Embassies
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2005
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Sustainable redesign: Manchester office tower reclad with photovoltaic panels
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The history and the renovation of the 25-story Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) tower, the tallest building in Manchester is discussed.
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2005
Facilities & equipment, England, Buildings and facilities, Remodeling and renovation, Manchester, England, Towers, Towers (Structures)
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2005
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