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Windows: The Stack Strategy

Windows shape both building aesthetics and structural load paths. How they align determines whether your structure stays efficient — or gets expensive. Stack for Success When windows align vertically, loads transfer cleanly to the foundation. Stacked windows eliminate transfer headers, saving both time and money. We encourage teams to maintain consistent window layouts across elevations […]

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Superstructure: Methodical Design, Maximum Efficiency

The most successful projects aren’t those that change the most — they’re the ones that make the right decisions early and stick to them. In multifamily design, these decisions directly shape cost, constructability, and schedule. Lock Key Layouts by Design Development By the end of Design Development, column locations and unit layouts should be set. This

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