BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

When it comes to planning indoor amenities at multifamily housing developments, developers and their building teams are focused on communal gathering spaces like lounges, coffee bars, and community kitchens—even in the age of COVID-19. .

Development 111

Development Developer Housing Space 111

RMJM Architecture

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

If anyone was to search about social housing and its evolution through the years, they would find news and information about the legal history of social housing, the various legislations that were passed to create and modify social housing and how this legislation has evolved alongside a changing society. However, less information exists about how social housing has evolved through the past 100 years in terms of architecture, materials and design.

Housing 98

Housing Architecture Information Materials 98

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The International Code Council (ICC) is aiming to convince more government officials to adopt the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code—the latest version of the code. The ICC has developed a toolkit describing the benefits of the 2021 IECC, including energy savings of 9.4% and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions of 8.7%. ICC will step up outreach efforts to promote the newest code version.

Government 98

Government Development Developer 98

Young Architect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Parva Markiw. Parva Markiw is an architect and a speaker at the Young Architect Conference Series. Her interest in architecture goes back to when she was a little girl. She fell in love with the word architecture as soon as she heard it – it just drew her in. Parva remembers trying to sketch the plan of the house they were living in when she was as young as nine or ten.

Sketching 89

Sketching Finishes Architect Inspiration 89

Advertisement

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?

Visualization

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Ever wonder what building owners wish architects and engineers knew about key imperatives and business realities, before submitting proposals or starting work? Building Design+Construction is partnering with PSMJ Resources to dive right in to this critical question at the annual A/E/C THRIVE business growth conference coming September 22-24 to the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale. .

Building 98

Building Engineering Engineering Construction 98

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The new Special Forces Monument, designed to reflect the honor those who served in the 24th Special tactics Squadron, is set to be unveiled at Pope Airfield next to Fort Bragg, N.C. on Sept. 11. The design, which is being led by international design firm RATIO, will incorporate a 36,000-pound piece of steel from the Twin Tower. The monument will be made of wood beams, concrete, steel, and 80,000 pounds of laser etched granite with photos and text.

Firms 98

Firms Design 98

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

California’s current seismic code is designed to life safety standards to allow occupants of buildings to survive a substantial earthquake.

Safety 52

Safety Building Design 52

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

52

52