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Detail-loving architects can turn timber from a material into a career

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As we have previously reported , lumber prices across the United States saw a 90% increase in May 2021 on the previous 12 months, adding an extra $36,000 onto the cost of constructing a new home. on Canadian lumber imports, and even the 2021 Canadian truckers’ strikes.

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Job opportunities for emerging and mid-level designers specializing in BIM

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Previously reported on Archinect in October 2021, a new study concluded the many benefits of BIM use on project completion and client satisfaction.

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A new report suggests the architectural software market is about to go boom

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The Global Architectural Rendering Software Market is expected to grow by $971.89mn during 2021-2025, decelerating at a CAGR of 23.53% during the forecast period. The new study points to an increase in urbanization and disposable income as primary factors for the anticipated growth of the global architectural rendering software market.

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Erlev School by Arkitema designated Best School Building of the Year 2021

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In August 2021, the school won the national award “Best School Building of the Year 2021” Erlev School is, in many ways, unique in its appearance. The school opened its doors in the winter of 2021. Erlev School is a pioneering project with strong ambitions for the Danish city of Haderslev. Source by Arkitema.

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Forest Villa V66 by Kabaz |

Architonic

Bertram Beerbaum describes himself as ‘the most difficult customer of 2021’ but the reconstruction of his own house eventually disintegrated into a fascinating symbiosis between client and contractor, with the interior designer as director. And what if the person who’s design it is for, is himself?

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Villa MKZ by Takeshi Hirobe Architects

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Photo © Koichi Torimura By necessity, the detached building housing a two-car garage and guest room is situated on the east side, where the elevation gap is smallest, but the client requested that the main house weave around the difficult site conditions.

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3 reasons to consider green products for your next building project

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These elements work together to provide contractors, home builders, and building owners with a more sustainable future. The 2021 World Green Building Trends report confirmed that commitments to green building efforts remain strong — 34% of the surveyed companies in the U.S. But change is on the horizon.

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