Miami-based Newco Structures Inc. was contracted by the U.S. Army in September 2009 to construct an Emergency Operation Center and Disaster Relief Warehouse in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The 47- by 84-foot (14- by 26-m) EOC and the 40- by 120-foot (12- by 37-m) DRW structures manufactured by American Buildings Co., Eufaula, Ala., were 100 percent erected as of January 12, the day of the 7.0 earthquake. The foundations, slabs and structures suffered no damage.
Newco Structures Buildings Withstood Haiti Earthquake
This Month’s Features
Bringing Design Synergy Home
with Vertically Stacking Doors
with Vertically Stacking Doors
Offering striking aesthetics and practical considerations for space, these aluminum and glass artworks are anything but standard garage doors.
Top 5 Factors when Considering Insulated Metal Panels vs. Metal Building Insulation
As insulated metal panels are widely available, is it still a best practice to rely on a “legacy” insulating material like fiberglass-based metal building...
Transformative Metal Roofing Design:
A Catalyst for Architectural Innovation
A Catalyst for Architectural Innovation
For architects, designers, and building owners, metal roofing no longer represents a tradeoff between performance and aesthetics; it has become a catalyst for design...
Thinking Beyond “Bigger is Better”:
Snow Retention in Alpine Design
Snow Retention in Alpine Design
Snow retention systems are among the most visible functional components of a metal roof, making aesthetic integration an important consideration in resort architecture.
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