A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Pink-tinted Air" was his expression for the coloring of the paper, which roughly echoes quotes like Louis Kahn's "the sun never knew how great it was until it hit the side of a building" and such buildings as those designed by Luis Barragan, where light reflects off of painted walls to greatly affect spaces.

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Landscape Zoning Environment Site 97

The Architecture Designs

MARCH 24, 2022

The construction industry is highly labor-intensive. While construction project managers fancy lucrative businesses down the horizon, things can turn terribly complex with unchecked labor costs. If you are in the construction business, you would be looking for viable ways to reduce labor costs without swindling the workers.

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Construction Construction Estimating Recruitment 52

Santa Cruz Architect

MARCH 17, 2022

While there are advantages and disadvantages to each type of foundation, the choice ultimately comes down to a combination of personal preference, costs/benefits analysis, short-term vs. long-term advantages, and site-specific accruing to where the new home or addition is being built. What is a Crawlspace Foundation?

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Community Architect Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We won't stop until this project comes to fruition" (Mayor Brandon Scott) In my previous article written right after David Bramble had pulled his giant HarborPlace rabbit out of the hat, I wondered how the Mayor could be so committed on a proposal that even insiders had known for only 48 hours. This gives everyone a chance to mull this over.

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Community Architect

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

In several past articles I discussed mitigation measures in the roam of architecture and urban planning. When a building floods or is torn apart by a hurricane or consumed by fire, or rendered almost useless by weeks without electric power, it used to be "force major" or "an act of god". Unfortunate but rare.

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Design Management Events Cities 61

Dwell

MARCH 29, 2022

This article is presented in partnership with the team at Huckberry , who provide clothing, gear, and stories to inspire your next great adventure. Flint and Tinder Speckle Fleece Crew A crewneck so soft you’ll never want to take it off. Dressing for spring is the best. You scroll through images of leaves, such beautiful red leaves.

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Inspiration Materials Sustainability IT 82

Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 4, 2013

When spills are left on a marble counter top, they seep into the pores … but seriously, who doesn’t wipe off their counters? If I haven’t scared you off yet, here are some fairly generic best-practices to consider: Always seal marble prior to use. Thanks for the article.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 9, 2018

And in them InterNetWebs there are an infinite number of sites, worldwide, open 24/365. Only then does the validation of your worth by a third party pay off. You know you have the chops. So you create to submit – either to a competition or a publication. Only they are seen by people like you. But the books were not about me.

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Client Clients Small Firm Home 52

Architizer

MARCH 7, 2022

The number of women who hold leadership titles is even smaller at 17 percent, according to the article. In a 2018 op-ed, a New York Times writer posed the following question: “ Where are all the female architects ?”. The writer of the piece highlights a key problem in the profession. ” she said.

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Architecture Industrial Sustainability Environment 83

EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

One of the requirements of becoming a licensed architect is the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) which logs job training under certain tasks which is then signed off by a licensed architect. My intention in writing this article is to raise awareness of the importance of being good mentors with the junior staff in your office.

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Architect Students Architecture School Client 52

Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

The best news that comes out of this collaboration is that A) there will be more winners ( which means more playhouses will get constructed ) and B) more communities will benefit from your participation in this event. There has been a lot going on behind the scenes since last years competition ended. So what does this mean to you?

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Architect Sketching Construction Construction 53

Life of an Architect

MARCH 30, 2014

Home / Construction / Building with Structural Insulated Panels … or SIPs Building with Structural Insulated Panels … or SIPs Bob Borson — March 31, 2014 — 75 Comments We are building the CHouse Modern using Structurally Insulated Panels, or SIPs as they are commonly referenced.

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Structure Building Architect Construction 99

Community Architect

APRIL 20, 2024

Traces of San Francisco's Ghirardelli Square, Boston's Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, promoted by a visionary developer, designed by a Harvard Dean of architecture, nearly defeated in a referendum, those are the ingredients that made Baltimore's HarborPlace a model for urban waterfronts around the world nearly half a century ago.

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Contract Development Developer Cities 111

Life of an Architect

APRIL 20, 2014

Last week as I was driving to a job site I had one of the interns in the car with me and we ended up having an interesting conversation about how a person’s behavior in the office can have either a positive or negative effect on their career path. I should point out that I wasn’t told to work more hours, I just did.

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Architect Photoshop Firms Contractor 109

EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

He is the founder of Young Architect, a blog featuring articles about design, the architecture registration exam , entrepreneurship, and his journey as a young architect. My intention in writing this article is to raise awareness of the importance of being good mentors with the junior staff in your office. It Took a Village.

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Students Architecture School Client Clients 52

e-architect

JANUARY 29, 2023

Difference between carbon neutrality and net zero Mackintosh Building Glasgow School of Art RICS and YouGov survey 2022 Next generation of knowledge work: hybrid workplaces Data-Informed Design for the User Experience at Work The fluid, sustainable future of retail Designing for Extra Care: What Can Covid Teach Us? Do We Need Libraries?

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Building Real Estate Architecture Design 49

BD+C

MARCH 11, 2024

Stephen Blumenbaum, PE, SE, Walter P Moore Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners AEC Tech BIM and Information Technology Building Tech Structural Materials Steel Buildings Today’s fast-paced world of design and construction is fractured. Blumenbaum, PE, SE.

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Development Developer Construction Construction 59

Life of an Architect

JUNE 5, 2014

To help articulate the purpose, Jennifer Hicks, the owner for WordsWork, prepared this article. Reed Construction Data reached out to officials in Chicago to find an appropriate project. Philip Cortelyou Johnson – American architect And yes, you can help build that space that contains, exalts, cuddles and stimulates young children.

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Architect Education Foundation Engineering 86

Life of an Architect

APRIL 6, 2014

Over the last four years, I have published a handful of articles where I share my thoughts and observations on the process and value that I believe sketching offers an architect. I graduated eons ago back in 1992, back in the days that pre-date computers in the studio.

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Sketching Architect Architecture Technique 111

Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

Home / Construction / Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Bob Borson — June 12, 2014 — 73 Comments On the residential part of our practice, we do a lot of pier and beam foundations. about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect?

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Foundation Architect Sketching Contract 107

A Better Built Environment

MARCH 1, 2021

To read the whole thing make sure to expand the email if it gets cut off at the bottom. Yet everyone can benefit from a nicely designed home. This newsletter covers the things that I’m thinking about on a daily or weekly basis. Discussions about money distract from discussions about design ideas and value. It is predictable.

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Client Clients Inspiration Home 52

Life of an Architect

APRIL 13, 2017

One of the benefits of having a blog like ‘Life of an Architect’, is that I can turn my site over when warranted to help bring awareness and attention to items that are aligned with my own interests. If you are attending the convention, get involved and volunteer. How long have you been with DLR Group?

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Project Renovation Environment Education 54

Life of an Architect

APRIL 2, 2014

I generally don’t like to complain unless I can find some humor in it because let’s be honest, laughing about stuff is way better than going through life pissed off about things you can’t control. I also included three technical drawings, ten construction photos, and three supporting resource links.

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Architect Site IT Information 85

Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2013

about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? I’m starting the downhill slide of my 40′s on my next birthday and I’m just now hitting my stride. That’s a long time to work at developing the skills it takes to practice architecture. … kids will take a chance. Am I right?

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

I said all that as a preface to this post because I am writing today’s article in reaction to reading a survey published earlier this year from NAHB (National Associated of Home Builders) titled “Top 10 Features for Upscale Homes” prepared by Paul Emrath, Ph.D. 4 An Outdoor Kitchen – Now we’re cooking!

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Home Architect Windows Client 84

Community Architect

DECEMBER 5, 2022

With an increasing number of jurisdictions prohibiting gas as a fuel for heating, cooking or hot water for new construction or major rehabs, electric demand will go up and the cost of electricity will become even more the focus of the operating cost of buildings of all kinds and sizes.

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Installation Roofing Utilities Engineering 87

Landscape Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Landscape architects are working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and building new networks through the Engineering With Nature program. The implications could be transformative for both. By Jared Brey. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District, who is overseeing the first dredging of the Maurice River in 20 years. The tide was out.

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Engineering Engineering Landscape Management 89

Architizer

JULY 1, 2022

From conceptual designs to projects under construction to completed buildings, we are proud to serve as a platform for showcasing global architectural talent and the brilliance of visualizers, engineers, manufacturers, and photographers who are crucial members of the industry. Casa AVALOS-UNO.

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Project Architecture Inspiration Roofing 88

Santa Cruz Architect

APRIL 30, 2022

In new construction – and occasionally in major remodeling jobs – homeowners are faced with the choice of a standard ceiling height or opening the ceiling to the sloped roofline. This style of architecture is known as a vaulted ceiling or cathedral ceiling. The footprint of the room remains the same. Types of Vaulted Ceilings .

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Remodeling Real Estate Installation Windows 77

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Iran is the second largest country in the Middle East. It is vastly characterized by its diverse cultural heritage and history and distinct landscape topology. Being a descendant of many advanced ancient civilizations and part of the Persian empire, as well as deeply influenced by Islamic culture, Iran holds a rich architectural tradition.

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Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Residential 119

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Home / Buildings / Deconstruction versus Demolition Deconstruction versus Demolition Bob Borson — November 4, 2013 — 29 Comments Deconstruction is an environmentally friendly alternative to demolition and on the KHouse Modern project , the existing house on site is currently going through the process of being taken apart piece by piece.

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Deconstruction Residential Architect Materials 93

e-architect

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Designed by Snow Architects, the Commercial Road site comprising 70 apartments of 1, 2, & 3-beds over two blocks is within 15 minutes’ walk from the new Everton FC stadium and adjacent to Tobacco Wharf and the Leeds and Liverpool canal. Prices start from £160,000.

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Building Architecture Masterplanning Development 40

Santa Cruz Architect

JUNE 13, 2021

Like so many other technological advances, 3D printing was also slow to get off the ground. We also look at the current limitations of 3D printing within the construction industry. As you read through this guide, you will learn of the current technologies, materials, and trials in this exciting area of construction.

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Architecture Technology Technology Materials 52

e-architect

JANUARY 25, 2022

New Architecture Developments + Buildings in Scotland – Built Environment + Architects Updates. post updated 25 January 2022. Scottish Buildings News. This page contains a selection of major Scottish Architecture News , with projects arranged chronologically, latest first. Each architecture news item links to an individual project page.

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Building Architecture Students Government 57

Community Architect

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Steep streets characterize many cities: San Francisco (Photo Philipsen) In the approval steps towards site development plans, civil engineering precedes the other design professions. In the eight years between 2002 and 2010 15,000 square miles of open space were developed and paved over in the US.

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Development Developer Civil Engineering Regulation 52

Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Home / Blog / Out with the Old, In with the New Out with the Old, In with the New Bob Borson — December 30, 2013 — 58 Comments It’s pre-dawn on a Sunday and I am currently sitting in my kitchen, the rest of my house still in bed, trying to get my bearings in place before the new year kicks off in earnest.

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Architect Site Mining Client 92

Architizer

JANUARY 6, 2023

The nation also maintains a keen interest in heritage, with structures such as the famed Sydney Opera House, Australian Convict Sites and Royal Exhibition Building receiving UNESCO Heritage status. Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. Some may wonder what goes on Down Under.

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