Thu.Jun 17, 2021

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London’s former Old War Office building set to become hotel and residences

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The Grade II* listed former Old War Office building has been undergoing a massive transformation over the last five years to become 85 homes and a Raffles hotel with 125-rooms and suites. A collection of nine restaurants and bars, an spa, a swimming pool, and a garden will also be included.

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Virtual Conventions??

Life of an Architect

I am not certain that virtual conventions are really worthwhile. That may be a controversial statement, but I think I can stand by it even in a post-pandemic world. Today marks the start of the AIA 2021 Virtual Convention series. While I am all signed up to attend all 4 days spread out over the summer I will not truly count it as a convention. I mean how can you really?

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Improving OR acoustics

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Beeping. Clanging. Hammering. Drilling. Many surgeries—especially orthopedic and neurologic procedures—produce hazardous noise levels in operating rooms that negatively affect the well-being of staff as well as their job performance and patient outcomes.

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Mini Library (using recycled furniture)

Lines on Paper

After we completed the ward block of the Bagan Specialist Centre at the end of 2019, the hospital started moving the patients and staff into the new building so that we can renovate the existing building. Together with the owner, we decided to see if we can give the old furniture and equipment a new life. She had some ideas about setting up some reading corners throughout the hospital, for people to stop for a quiet moment to collect their thoughts, to kill some time and hopefully learn somethin

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?

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Buffalo’s parking reform having noticeable impact on development

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In 2017, Buffalo, New York, revamped its zoning code to cease requiring a minimum amount of parking for commercial and residential projects.

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Commercial construction contractors upbeat on outlook despite worsening material shortages, worker shortages

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