NYC
Workers on a Steel Beam (photographer unknown)
These are the faces of the men that erected some of the most significant architectural icons in American history. Their body's beared the weight of the steel, glass and stone that shaped New York's skyline.
Timber High-Rise in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY
The inner layer of the timber high-rise is complete and starting to develop quite well. Converting the outer layer of the stair core to glazed fire-resistant glass made a huge impact on reducing the solid feeling of the overall scheme.
The final step is solidifying the structural system on the outer layer and integrating the ventilation units into the skin. Borrowing from the E2 Facade system by Schueco, the HVAC will be condensed into the outer skin and take advantage of the natural convection of air moving up the building and between the two layers of glass.
E2 Facade System by Schueco