Life of an Architect
OCTOBER 9, 2013
'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Design / KRob 2013 – Architectural Delineation Competition KRob 2013 – Architectural Delineation Competition Bob Borson — October 10, 2013 — 27 Comments If you like architectural “drawings” than you’ve just landed on the mother lode.
BD+C
OCTOBER 22, 2013
'The SOM-designed Cayan (formerly Infinity) Tower —the world’s tallest twisting tower—has opened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 75-story residential building features a dramatically rising helix shape for a distinctive addition to the city’s skyline. Body Image: read more.
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EntreArchitect
OCTOBER 20, 2013
Our job as small firm architects is not only to design great buildings or to prepare construction documents, which become the legal contract between owner and contractor. Our responsibility is far greater than what’s listed in our agreement between owner and architect. Our clients have big dreams, little idea of how to achieve their goals and often carry unrealistic expectations regarding schedule and budget.
Life of an Architect
OCTOBER 1, 2013
'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Do you want to be an Architect? / Do You Have What it Takes to be an Architect? Do You Have What it Takes to be an Architect? Bob Borson — October 2, 2013 — 29 Comments Do I have what it takes to be an Architect? Will I be any good at architecture if I become an architect?
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BD+C
OCTOBER 31, 2013
'The idea of shared workspaces is not new. Corporations and institutions have employed "hoteling" concepts for decades. What''s new is the scale of these projects. Large corporations like GlaxoSmithKline and CBRE are implementing "first come first serve"-type workplace concepts across entire floors and buildings—all in an effort to use their space more effectively and, in CBRE''s case, reduce rent costs.
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Life of an Architect
OCTOBER 30, 2013
'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Architects / Architectural Tricks of the Trade Architectural Tricks of the Trade Bob Borson — October 31, 2013 — 55 Comments Architects have all sorts of mannerisms and processes in place that seem to transcend their time and place. These traditions are passed from one generation to the next and are worth sharing and keeping.
BD+C
OCTOBER 4, 2013
'"Living" façades are all the rage in architecture today. BD+C has been covering the trend since 2004, when the Edouard François-designed Tower Flower apartment building opened in Paris. Body Image: read more.
BD+C
OCTOBER 1, 2013
'On behalf of American Institute of Architects'' President Mickey Jacob, the organization issued the following statement on the partial federal government shutdown that began early this morning. Along with its statement, AIA published "Shutdown 101: FAQ" to assist its members during the shutdown. read more.
BD+C
OCTOBER 15, 2013
'A group of 65 up-and-coming AEC professionals gathered in San Francisco last week for Building Design+Construction ''s Third Annual Under 40 Leadership Summit. The highlight of the 2.5-day event was the Vision U40 competition, where 15 teams battled for $5,000 in prizes to see who could develop the best solutions for today''s pressing social, economic, technical, and cultural problems related to the built environment. read more.
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BD+C
OCTOBER 4, 2013
'A new video by La Sagrada Familia Foundation combines aerial footage and computer animation to reveal planned development and the finished building. The structure now has a target completion date of 2026, the 100th anniversary of the death of architect Antoni Gaudí. read more.
BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2013
'Showing a steady increase in the demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) continues to accelerate, as it reached its second highest level of the year. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the September ABI score was 54.3, up from a mark of 53.8 in August. This score reflects an increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).
Life of an Architect
OCTOBER 6, 2013
'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Career / Just do what I tell you Just do what I tell you Bob Borson — October 7, 2013 — 26 Comments “Just do what I tell you” … what a horrible arrangement of 6 words. You would hope that the only time this phrase is issued is when a 4 year old is involved and even then … kind of dodgy.
BD+C
OCTOBER 25, 2013
'Hoffmann Architects, Inc., an architecture and engineering firm specializing in the rehabilitation of building exteriors, announces the start of a restoration project at the United States Capitol Dome, for which we are serving as architect of record. read more.
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BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2013
'In what Frank Gehry described as "a neighborhood and a place for people to live that respects the iconic Battersea Power Station while connecting it into the broader fabric of the city," the famed architect and his peer, Norman Foster, are collaborating on a design scheme for a retail district for the £8 billion redevelopment of the Battersea Power Station in London. read more.
BD+C
OCTOBER 18, 2013
'The Niobrara Data Center Energy Park project in Colorado will be the first data center to be fully self-contained with its own self-generated energy production facility. The proposed $4.2 billion project was recently approved by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. read more.
BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2013
'The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted 5-0 to propose rules aimed at letting startups tap large numbers of ordinary investors for small amounts of capital. Under the long-delayed "crowdfunding” regulations, small firms could sell shares through online "portals," where thousands of investors could pore over the business plans of small companies and choose promising investments. read more.
BD+C
OCTOBER 3, 2013
'The LEED Professional Credential exams for the LEED Green Associate and LEED AP with specialty designations will feature LEED v4 material beginning in late spring 2014. Exam candidates wishing to test with the current exams should do so before June 2014. Candidates wishing to test on LEED v4 materials should do so after June 2014. ( [link] ).
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BD+C
OCTOBER 1, 2013
'Fall protection tops the list of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s most-cited workplace safety violations, according to a presentation by OSHA officials at the 2013 National Safety Council Congress & Expo in Chicago. During the past 12 months, a total of 8,241 fall protection violations were issued by the agency. The FY 2013 top 10 are: 1. 1926.501 – Fall Protection 8,241 violations read more.
BD+C
OCTOBER 24, 2013
'In 2011, about 33% of new office buildings in the U.S. were built to green standards, but in the nation’s capital that rate has skyrocketed. Since 2009, about 66% of the office space built in Washington, D.C., has been green. Incentives, a desire to reduce energy costs, and a movement to cut an organization''s environmental footprint are contributing to this trend. read more.
BD+C
OCTOBER 7, 2013
'The Metal Construction Association last week announced the winners of its 2013 Chairman’s Award, which recognizes metal building projects that employ innovation and creativity while showcasing how metal products help achieve exceptional building designs. Awards were given in the following categories: Commercial/Industrial, Education – Primary and Secondary Schools, Education – Colleges and Universities, Municipal, Institutional, Roofing, Residential, and Overall Excellence.
Life of an Architect
OCTOBER 23, 2013
'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Life in General / Letters from a traveling Architecture Student Letters from a traveling Architecture Student Bob Borson — October 24, 2013 — 38 Comments 23 years ago, as a fourth year architecture student, I spent the Fall semester traveling around Western Europe soaking in all the architectural wonders I could find.
Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director
Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.
BD+C
OCTOBER 18, 2013
'More than half the world''s population of seven billion now live in cities, and cities are responsible for 70% of greenhouse gas emissions globally. Roughly 75% of that pollution is under the direct control of city governments, including the ability to enact green building codes. read more.
BD+C
OCTOBER 6, 2013
'The American Institute of Architects, in partnership with Make It Right, St. Bernard Project, Architecture for Humanity and Dow Building Solutions recently concluded “Designing Recovery,” an ideas competition created to aid in the rebuilding of sustainable and resilient communities. The competition was designed to help survivors of recent natural disasters in three distinct settings: New York City, New Orleans, and Joplin, Mo.
BD+C
OCTOBER 29, 2013
'BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) with Kossmann.dejong+Rambøll+Freddy Madsen+KiBiSi have completed the Danish National Maritime Museum in Helsingør. By marrying the crucial historic elements with an innovative concept of galleries and way-finding, BIG’s renovation scheme reflects Denmark''s historical and contemporary role as one of the world''s leading maritime nations.
BD+C
OCTOBER 21, 2013
'Major changes to requirements regarding building envelope, lighting, mechanical and the energy cost budget are contained in the newly published energy standard from ASHRAE and IES. Exclude Content: Yes. read more.
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