Fire department rejects CPWD design for two Common Central Secretariat blocks

The Common Central Secretariat is an extension of the Union government’s Central Vista Project, which involves constructing new office buildings to house all 51 government ministries at one place.
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Homeowner Turns Unfinished Basement Into Livable Space On A Budget

This savvy homeowner is turning basement blues into stylish views without breaking the bank. Here, you'll learn the secrets — ...

One California city’s idea to tackle the housing crisis: Take the stairs

Culver City becomes first California city to allow six-story apartment buildings with just one staircase, a bold move to ease ...

Could ‘single-stair reform’ come to San Diego? It may be the key to an apartment building boom

In one California city, apartments up to six stories can now be built with a single stairwell, a surprisingly buzzy cause.
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Analytical Modeling and Design Optimization of Linear Synchronous Motor With Stair-Step-Shaped Magnetic Poles for Electromagnetic Launch Applications

Abstract: In this paper, a stair-step-shaped magnetic pole structure is proposed to use in a permanent-magnet linear synchronous motor (PMLSM) for its application in an electromagnetic launch system.
House & Garden

Three fun, unusual things to do with the space under the stairs

There are standard ways to treat the space under the stairs – cupboards, loos – and then there are these… ...