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The World's Most Expensive Buildings and Their Cost

The most expensive building ever constructed is none other than the Great Mosque of Mecca, which can be found in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The total construction cost comes in at $100 billion, which translates to about $115.2 billion today, adjusted for inflation. It's not only the most expensive building in the world, but also the most expensive Mosque globally.

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The Deadliest Structural Failures of All Time

In Rome, Italy, back in 27 C.E., an estimated 20,000 people lost their lives at the Fidenae Amphitheatre, when it collapsed to the ground. The amphitheater, which was constructed very cheaply with wood, wasn't able to contain the 50,000 people who went to watch the gladiator games, which caused it to collapse. To date, it's the deadliest structural failure in recorded history. It's one of the 30 deadliest structural failures ever, as shown on this new infographic coming from the research team at ForneyVault.

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The Oldest Building in Every U.S. State #infographic

US history doesn't have to be boring. For example, this map of the oldest buildings and dwellings in each US state would make for a great road trip, even if just virtually. These dwellings start in the year 1200 and earlier, with the oldest on the list being from 1864. Some of the places here are earth dwellings like the West Oak Forest Earthlodge Site in Glenwood, Iowa which is believed to have been built in 1250-1400 and inhabited by indigenous people of the region. Others are structures like the Nothnagle Log House in Gibbstown, New Jersey built in the year 1638. America's oldest tavern was built in 1673 in Newport, Rhode Island, and was a meeting place for all kinds of folks from the Founding Fathers to pirates. It would be fun to travel the US and visit each one of these on the map, expanding your knowledge of US history along the way.

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Metal Building Components every builder should know

Shelters are undoubtedly the most important thing for humans as well as for animals. Right after the beginning of life on Earth, humans and animals both started their struggle to find shelters for themselves. As time passed by, new technologies and advancements were made to made construction much robust and easier. As the world progresses in technology, architects have started to innovate shelters in unique yet extremely enchanting ways.

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The Deepest Underground Structures in the World
Did you know that the deepest artificial point on Earth is the Kola Superdeep Borehole? It's located in the Pechengsky District in Russia and sits at 12,262 meters below the Earth's surface. This was actually done in an attempt to drill as far as possible into the Earth's crust!

With this infographic from Alan's Factory Outlet, you'll learn all about the deepest underground structures from around the world, which all include railway tunnels, swimming pools, subway stations, underground laboratories, caves, mines, and even hotel rooms! The Silvermine Hotel in Sala, Sweden is home to the deepest hotel room in the world, the Mine Suite, which sits 155 meters below the Earth's surface. Would you be willing to stay there, if you could? It's also worth noting that South Africa is home to the four deepest mines in the world, with the deepest being Gauteng, South Africa's Mponeng Gold Mine, which is 4,000 meters deep.

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Busting the Most Common Steel Building Myths

In the world of construction and architecture, steel structures have become a popular choice for both commercial and residential buildings. However, there are a few issues that people expect to face when going for a building that has been constructed using steel. Are these issues really worth worrying about or are they just setting a base for needless hype? Let's find out by first investigating the advantages of steel construction.

 There are endless advantages of steel buildings. Of course, the one advantage that makes the most sense is the tensile strength of steel. Steel construction has also evolved to an extent that pre-engineered steel parts are being manufactured, which require only being bolted together. This also cuts down on the labour time spent and is more. Less maintenance, fire resistance and easy installation also make steel construction more cost-efficient as compared to other materials.

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The Tallest Buildings on Every Continent
For nearly 40 years, the Empire State Building in New York, NY held the title of world’s tallest building. Skyscrapers have advanced so much since it was completed in 1931 that the Empire State Building is no longer even one of the five tallest buildings in New York City. As other countries raced to construct what could be dubbed the tallest building in the world, many interesting skyscrapers and structures were built. Many of the groundbreaking high-rise buildings of the past are dwarfed by the luxury towers of modern times.

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Innovative ways to utilize shipping containers

What is better than using Corten Steel rectangular-shaped eco-friendly containers which have an extensive capability of carrying out your purpose into the world? Let's look deep into the picture. For years, containers have played a vital role in many aspects, including the construction of trendy architecture buildings and shipping or products across borders, etc. From helping the environment by reducing any chance of pollution or harm to the eco-system to fitting the criteria for houses and construction buildings, shipping containers have done it all.

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Top 10 Modern Construction Marvels
People all over the world have always been amazed by the largest achievements in human engineering. Even today, we all look up to the ancient structures of older civilizations and wonder how they manage to set such monumental tasks using the rudimentary tools and knowledge of ancient times, as well as all of the physical labor it must have taken to accomplish.

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9 House Plan Tips From The Architect

This can be extremely difficult to build a custom built home because there are several choices to make. Typically speaking, people just know the number of bedrooms, the size of the house and certain main finishes they like during the planning process. Yet there are also other things people need to learn, when they settle on their new home.

We have identified nine factors as residential architects which people should consider during their new house's planning stage. Many of this will be room distribution depending on the sun direction and other private property areas on their property. The ways to avoid toxic air from reaching the house in the kitchen, too.

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