BD+C
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
'When sports teams travel to a game, they battle fatigue, strange surroundings, and thousands of hostile, roaring fans. The home team meanwhile, rested, confident in their city and familiar with the facility, rides the fan energy that rocks their building when they step onto the field or court. Home advantage can play a significant role in game outcomes.
Life of an Architect
SEPTEMBER 8, 2013
'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Design / Hatchet Bedrooms Hatchet Bedrooms Bob Borson — September 9, 2013 — 77 Comments “ Hatchet Bedroom ” Have you heard this phrase before? I’d be amazed if you have because I made it up (™ pending ) but it is possible that you have your own name for this condition.
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EntreArchitect
SEPTEMBER 22, 2013
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013
'Earlier this year, BD+C reported on a net-zero apartment facility in Hamburg, Germany, that is touted to be the world''s first algae-powered building. Arup, the project''s lead engineer, recently posted a video on the project. The firm''s European Research and Technology Leader, Jan Wurm, PhD, offers a tour of the new building and talks with other members of the façade development team.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
'Green Roofs for Healthy Cities last week announced the winners of its 2013 Green Roof and Wall Awards of Excellence. Among the eight winning projects are a massive, 4.4-acre vegetated roof at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center in Kansas City, Mo., and a dramatic interior green wall at Drexel University. Body Image: read more.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
'If all goes as planned, Seoul, South Korea will soon get the world''s first "invisible" high rise. Called Tower Infinity , the 1,476-foot structure planned just outside the city, near Incheon International Airport, will feature a cloaking façade made of LED projectors and optical cameras that will capture and display the landscape surrounding the building, thus making it appear transparent.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
'US demand for roofing is projected to rise 3.5 percent annually to 268 million squares in 2017, valued at $27.2 billion. This will be a rebound from the declines seen between 2007 and 2012 when roofing demand fell as a result of a steep drop in building construction. Going forward, increases in building construction activity will spur gains in roofing demand, especially for products installed on residences, such as asphalt shingles and roofing tiles.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
'Products from ten companies have been selected as finalists for the Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Challenge sponsored by the Schmidt Family Foundation and the Dutch Postcode Lottery. Three winners will be selected from this group and will share a cash prize of $250,000. read more.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'A new study released by the Mayor’s office shows that New York City is making great strides in identifying energy wasted from its largest source of climate change pollution: its buildings. read more.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
'Auburn Hills, Mich. – The use of glass as a building material positively impacts learning, healing, productivity and well-being, according to a white paper published by Guardian Industries read more.
Life of an Architect
SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Bags / An Interior Designer’s Bag An Interior Designer’s Bag Bob Borson — September 13, 2013 — 9 Comments As part of an ongoing photo essay of sorts, I have been showing the working contents of various design and construction related professionals.
Life of an Architect
SEPTEMBER 22, 2013
'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Observations / What Home Buyers Really Want What Home Buyers Really Want Bob Borson — September 23, 2013 — 34 Comments I am an architect who designs – among other things – residential projects for a fairly upscale clientele. I might be a rung or two down for the very top, but I generally have a crack at designing homes that fall in the $2-$5 million dollar range.
Life of an Architect
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013
'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Bags / An Architect’s Bag 002 An Architect’s Bag 002 Bob Borson — September 7, 2013 — 21 Comments A few weeks ago, in a moment of weakness, I decided to take my architectural bag – the bag that carries my treasures between home and the office – pull everything out and show it to the world.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
'A six-acre parcel on the Lower East Side of New York City, vacant since tenements were torn down in 1967, will be the site of the new Essex Crossing mixed-use development. The product of a compromise between Mayor Michael Bloomberg and various interested community groups, the complex will include ~1,000 apartments, giving priority placement to some of the families who lost their homes in the demolition decades ago.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013
'FMI''s 2013 Third Quarter Nonresidential Construction Index report shows a NRCI score of 60.3, a.2-point improvement over Q2. Although the numbers aren’t drastically rising, the sustainability and continuing upward movement is encouraging. This score remains the highest score for the NRCI index since Q1 2009. The index for the overall economy rose to 72 points and the combined index sentiment for economies where panelists are doing business rose 3.2 points.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013
'The first annual BUILDING Chicago /Greening the Heartland conference and expo kicked off this morning at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza. During the next three days, more than 125 speakers and panelists will deliver 72 continuing education sessions to hundreds of AEC professionals. The BD+C editorial team is here en masse to bring you this real-time report from the show.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
'The local fire chief says solar panels are partly to blame after a 300,000 sf refrigerated warehouse in Delanco, N.J., burned down. The 700 solar panels dissuaded the chief from putting his team on the roof for fear of coming in contact with live wires. Regulations are part of the solution to this problem. California requires clear labeling of solar energy at a building’s main service disconnect, and pending legislation in New Jersey would require buildings that use solar to post signs saying a
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
'Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it entered into a merger implementation agreement with Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM), a 6,500-person professional services firm headquartered in Australia, for approximately AUS$1.3 billion in cash (approximately US$1.2 billion as of the date of this release). The purchase price reflects an enterprise value of AUS$1.2 billion (US$1.1 billion) plus adjustments for cash, debt and other items.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'ATLANTA – A newly published standard focused on the commissioning process will help ensure a fully functional, fine-tuned facility. read more.
Life of an Architect
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Bags / A Graphic Designer’s Bag A Graphic Designer’s Bag Bob Borson — September 28, 2013 — 7 Comments It’s time for another entry in the ongoing series I am running where we get to look at the working contents of various design and construction related professionals.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013
'Worries about legal liability have long dogged the sustainable building movement, but insurance expert Karen Erger (Locton Companies) and attorney Eric Singer (Ice Miller LLP) say sustainability lawsuits are caused by the same types of issues that have always prompted clients to sue AEC firms. "The ''new'' risks of green design are the same as in any kind of design," says Erger. read more.
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
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
'Trepp, LLC, a provider of information, analytics and technology to the commercial real estate and banking markets, released its August 2013 U.S. CMBS Delinquency Report today. The delinquency rate for US commercial real estate loans in CMBS dropped for the third straight month to 8.38%. This represents a 10-basis-point drop since July''s reading and a 175-basis-point improvement from a year ago.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
'Total construction spending hit a four-year high in July as private residential and nonresidential activity increased while public spending declined, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials urged lawmakers in Washington to make infrastructure investment a top federal priority before funding runs out at the end of September. read more.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
'Since 2000, at least three individuals have died as a result of falling from the upper decks of stadiums in the United States. In addition, eight non-fatal falls have occurred in stadiums and arenas over that time. The International Building Code calls for a minimum height of 42 inches for railings at the base of aisles. In front of fixed seating, the minimum requirement drops to 26 inches, or roughly knee height, regardless of the potential fall distance from the deck.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
'The first annual BUILDING Chicago /Greening the Heartland conference and expo kicked off yesterday at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza. During the show, more than 125 speakers and panelists will deliver 72 continuing education sessions to hundreds of AEC professionals. Body Image: read more.
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