BD+C
MAY 2, 2014
'A 14-story luxury apartment block in central Bergen, Norway, will be the world''s tallest timber-framed multifamily project, at 49 meters (160 feet). The current record-holder, Melbourne''s Forté building, is 32 meters tall. Body Image: read more.
Life of an Architect
MAY 25, 2014
'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Playhouse Competition 2014 / 2014 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition – The Winners 2014 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition – The Winners Bob Borson — May 26, 2014 — 15 Comments On Friday, May 23rd – we took the top 21 entries that were selected and whittled them down to the top two.
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EntreArchitect
MAY 12, 2014
I entered the profession in 1993 after graduating from Roger Williams University. The day I walked through studio for the first time, I heard the stories of a struggling profession; a culture built upon the belief that architects were artists and money was for those who sell out to the masses. That story is alive and thriving in today’s profession as well.
BD+C
MAY 1, 2014
'The AIA''s Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Knowledge Community recently announced the winners of the 2014 AIA TAP BIM Awards. Launched in 2005, the program honors projects that best harness building information modeling and virtual design and construction tools and processes, and related innovations. Body Image: read more.
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BD+C
MAY 5, 2014
'On April 30, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and its private-sector partners honored 20 federal buildings that represent the agency’s best recent efforts in design and architecture at the GSA Design Awards ceremony, held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. The GSA Design Awards are the hallmark of the agency’s Design Excellence program, and this event showcased top projects and set new standards for future federal investment.
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BD+C
MAY 14, 2014
'Gilbane has released its Spring 2014 edition of the periodic report "Construction Economics: Market Conditions in Construction." Among the findings from the Executive Summary: Body Image: read more.
BD+C
MAY 15, 2014
'The National September 11 Memorial and Museum yesterday recognized the completion of the 9/11 Memorial Museum , upholding a commitment to honor the heroes, remember the victims, and preserve the history of the 9/11 attacks, their precursors, and aftermath for generations to come. Body Image: read more.
BD+C
MAY 28, 2014
'The NewActon Nishi apartment complex, recently completed in Canberra, Australia, is already drawing attention as being a bit radical, Beautiful Decay reports. Body Image: read more.
BD+C
MAY 6, 2014
'Grab your headphones and a big high-def monitor and check out "Beyond: Memoirs in a Time Lapse." Based on two years'' worth of time-lapse shooting in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the 7+ minute video "relates the seemingly limitless power of human imagination to create and transform," according to artist Beno Saradzic. read more.
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BD+C
MAY 15, 2014
'In the wake of natural disasters and school shooting incidents, education professionals across the country are looking for innovative ways to better protect children while they learn. A new building approach from Salt Lake City, Utah-based Leland A. Gray Architects is designed to contribute to that goal. The firm is adapting the concrete thinshell structural approach for K-12 schools in Utah, according to a report by KSL. read more.
BD+C
MAY 5, 2014
'Phase Three of the River City development, or RC3, is now under construction in Toronto. Both RC1 and RC2 are already well underway, launched by the real-estate firm Urban Capital. The condominium complex, designed by Saucier + Perrotte Architects, will have 930 units available when RC3 is completed. The third phase will be a 28-story building, with a black facade set off by bright-white box sections.
BD+C
MAY 22, 2014
'The District of Columbia has more green buildings than other large U.S. cities on a per capita basis, according to the 2012 Green Building Report. D.C.’s policies have made it a leader in highly efficient building construction and renovation. New goals will likely prompt the District to raise the efficiency bar even higher. To help guide policies for a new era of green design, D.C.’s Department of the Environment commissioned a study to assess costs and benefits associated with net zero energy,
BD+C
MAY 22, 2014
'Global retail giant IKEA has announced that it will transform its original store, in Älmhult, Sweden, into a museum celebrating the history of the company and its hugely popular products. Given its cult following, especially in Europe, the retailer expects the IKEA Museum to draw some 200,000 visitors to the rural town in southern Sweden. Body Image: read more.
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BD+C
MAY 29, 2014
'It isn''t exactly news that technology now allows us to draw and write digitally, but that usually involves the use of a tablet PC and a stylus. Soon, there will be a new option for people who enjoy the physicality of pen and paper. To use iSketchnote, created by startup ISKN and funded through Kickstarter, users place a piece of paper on the tablet-sized device and write with the special ISKN pen.
BD+C
MAY 21, 2014
'In a special exhibit to open this summer, the Philadelphia Museum of Art will display the comprehensive plan that Frank Gehry has created for the renovation and expansion of its home on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Body Image: read more.
BD+C
MAY 27, 2014
'The Architectural Team, a master planning and architectural design firm specializing in multifamily housing and sustainable design, has announced the completion of 129 residential units for Phase II of The Homes at Old Colony. The oldest public housing project in the United States (built in 1940), South Boston''s Old Colony had become a symbol of poor housing conditions, until the introduction of federal funds and an innovative master plan and green-building design approach began to breathe new
BD+C
MAY 5, 2014
'Creating a dining experience for the modern millennial requires not only a deep knowledge of good design, but also an understanding of what makes today’s students tick. Body Image: read more.
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BD+C
MAY 27, 2014
'The Nishi apartment complex, recently constructed in Canberra, Australia, is already drawing attention as "radical," Beautiful Decay reports. As a sustainable, mixed-use apartment complex, it stands out especially because of the Nishi Grand Staircase and the Hotel Hotel Lobby, both designed by March Studio. Body Image: read more.
Life of an Architect
MAY 14, 2014
'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Career / Vegetables or Dessert? Vegetables or Dessert? Bob Borson — May 15, 2014 — 31 Comments There are two important pieces of information that are floating around my head that are seemingly at odds with one another: “ Sooner or later, you will need to eat your vegetables ” and “ Eat your dessert first ” The first was a sentence told to me as I was giving notice to
BD+C
MAY 30, 2014
'How can you make a 200-sf micro apartment feel and function like a typical studio unit? That was the objective a team of MIT Media Lab researchers set out to achieve when they invented CityHome, the Swiss Army knife, so to speak, of home appliances and furniture. As the video below demonstrates, the transformable wall system integrates furniture, storage, exercise equipment, lighting, office equipment, and entertainment systems into a movable, compact unit.
BD+C
MAY 12, 2014
'TripAdvisor announced the 10 highest-rated TripAdvisor GreenLeaders hotels in the U.S., and the results of its eco-travel survey of more than 2,100 U.S. respondents. According to the survey, 23% of respondents have consciously made an eco-friendly travel choice in the past year, and 85% said doing so made them feel more positive about their trip. 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
MAY 1, 2014
'PCL Construction is pleased to announce that it has completed the University Student Union (USU) at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM). The grand opening was marked by a ribbon-cutting event on April 15, attended by hundreds of students, community members, alumni, faculty, and staff. The new USU is the campus center for socialization, casual interaction, programmed activities, and student organizations.
BD+C
MAY 22, 2014
'The High Line, New York City''s elevated park created from a conversion of rail lines, has provided an organizing principle for a series of luxury condo buildings designed by big names in architecture, including Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster, and Robert A.M. Stern. Vox Media''s e-journal Curbed NY has compiled a nifty presentation mapping the developments, with mini-profiles of these upcoming and recently completed buildings.
BD+C
MAY 29, 2014
'The wood-industry advocacy group reThink Wood has released " Summary Report: Survey of International Tall Wood Buildings." Conducted by Perkins + Will for Forestry Innovation Investment and the Binational Softwood Lumber Council , the free report summarizes stakeholder experiences with 10 built projects read more.
Life of an Architect
MAY 11, 2014
'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Life in General / The Lantern House The Lantern House Bob Borson — May 12, 2014 — 19 Comments The Life of an Architect playhouse competition for 2014 is coming to a close – all the entries for this year are required to me in my email inbox by midnight tonight (May 12th).
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