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Renovation
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Why safety, strength and solar gain will all determine what glass you need for a glass extension

Choosing the right glass for a glass extension is crucial for safety and structural integrity.
#architecture
NYC real estate
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

How a Student's Phone Call Averted a Skyscraper Collapse: The Tale of the Citicorp Center

CitiGroup Center's structural design raised concerns in the late 1970s, leading to engineering innovations that ensured its stability against high winds.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Deadly Manhattan Garage Collapse Caused by Reckless' Repairs, Report Finds

The Lower Manhattan parking garage collapse was caused by reckless repairs that compromised load-bearing structures, leading to preventable fatalities and injuries.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
3 months ago

Deadly Manhattan parking garage collapse tied to unsafe demolition, structural neglect, report finds

The Lower Manhattan parking garage collapse was due to unauthorized demolition work and years of structural neglect.
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