April, 2014

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Architectural Sketching [or How to Sketch like Bob] | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Graphics / Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me Bob Borson — April 7, 2014 — 70 Comments Architectural sketching is becoming a thing of the past – at least that’s how it seems to me most days.

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Meet BD+C's 40 Under 40 class of 2014

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'Building Design+Construction is pleased to introduce our “40 Under 40” Class of 2014. They join 320 previous recipients of the honor, dating from 2006. These emerging AEC leaders range in age from 31 to 39 (as of December 31, 2013), with a median age of 36.

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We Are What We Repeatedly Do

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Focus your vision, set your goals and take action. That is the only formula for success. Whatever it is that you may want to accomplish, taking action is the difference between reaching your goals and floundering in stagnation until ultimately failing. Action though, is only the first step. Repeatedly taking action with consistency will lead you to your dreams.

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12 award-winning structural steel buildings

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'Twelve structural steel building projects have earned national recognition in the 2014 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2). Body Image: read more.

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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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You Make Your Own Opportunities | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Do you want to be an Architect? / Make Your Own Opportunities Make Your Own Opportunities Bob Borson — April 21, 2014 — 26 Comments Young architectural interns are awesome … full of promise and possibility. I’ve been around the architectural block more times than I care to admit at this stage of my career and I have learned a few things along the way.

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Check out the stunning research facility just named 2014 Lab of the Year [slideshow]

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'One of the nation’s newest and most premier energy research facilities has been named R&D Magazine ’s 2014 Laboratory of the Year. Designed and built by SmithGroupJJR and JE Dunn Construction, the $135 million Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) is located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado.

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California’s Title 24 promises to reshape the construction industry

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'California’s recent revisions to Title 24 contain ambitious performance goals: all residential buildings must be Zero Net Energy by 2020 and commercial buildings must reach that standard by 2030. The code also applies to certain renovation projects. These changes are likely to reshape the construction industry in significant ways nationwide by: 1. Driving adoption of building energy codes.

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Start your engines: Ferrari plans to build first ever hotel

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'Ferrari is going beyond cars--the company is planning to open its first hotel, which will be located outside of Barcelona. In addition to the hotel, they''ll also be building their second theme park, called Ferrari Land. Both attractions will be located in Spain''s PortAventura resort. Body Image: read more.

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Experimental bot transfers CAD plans onto construction sites

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'Imagine a robot, something like a combination Roomba vac and magic marker, that could translate complex construction drawings onto the ground, leaving an error-free map for building crews to follow. Body Image: read more.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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I'm No Longer the Golden Boy | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Holidays / I’m No Longer the Golden Boy I’m No Longer the Golden Boy Bob Borson — April 16, 2014 — 74 Comments Today is my 46th birthday – which in and of itself isn’t particularly interesting – but as I am now officially on the downward slide towards the big 5-0 there is a phrase that has been coming to mind a bit more often: “You’re the ‘Gol

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Unbuilt and Famous: LEGO releases box set of Bjarke Ingels' LEGO museum

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'LEGO Architecture is one step ahead of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG): the company has released a replica of the not-yet built LEGO museum designed by Ingels'' firm. The museum is set to go up in LEGO''s hometown of Billund, Denmark, but not until 2016. Ingels'' firm isn''t the only one in the spotlight in this replica--it appears that the box set actually comes with a figurine of the man himself, Architect''s Newspaper reports on its blog.

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Best of Canada: 12 projects nab nation's top architectural prize [slideshow]

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'The Canada Council for the Arts and RAIC | Architecture Canada announced the recipients of the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. The awards celebrate outstanding design in recently completed projects by Canadian architects. The winning buildings reflect excellence in sustainable design, innovation, and compatibility with the landscape. Body Image: read more.

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Colossal aquarium in China sets five Guinness World Records

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'With its official inauguration ceremony on March 29, the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom theme park in Zhuhai, China, was awarded five Guinness World Records : Body Image: read more.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

In the dynamic world of architecture, design, and construction, creative problem-solving is crucial for success. Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Real-time visualization empowers you with a solid decision-making tool that smooths the design process. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients.

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Multi-level design elevates Bulgarian Children's Museum [slideshow]

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'New York-based Lee H. Skolnick Architecture + Design Partnership has been selected to design a new children’s museum in Sofia, Bulgaria—the first children’s museum in Eastern Europe. The museum, called MUZEIKO, will be located in a former college laboratory building in the Studentski-grad university precinct. A+A Architects will assist in the project, which is being planned by the America for Bulgaria Foundation.

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KHouse Modern - Foundation Progress | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Construction / KHouse Modern – Foundation Progress KHouse Modern – Foundation Progress Bob Borson — April 28, 2014 — 45 Comments If you are an architect, and you like to get things built, getting the foundation going on a project is one of the most exciting times to be found.

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White roofs outperform green roofs in reducing heat-island effect, says Lawrence Berkeley Lab

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'White roofs can be more effective at reducing the urban heat-island effect than darker roofs and roofs covered with plants, according to a report by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. White roofs also cost less. The report, Economic Comparison of White, Green, and Black Flat Roofs In the United States ,says that white roofs are three times more effective than green roofs at “cooling the globe.

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To Delete or Not To Delete. | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Blog / To Delete or Not To Delete … To Delete or Not To Delete … Bob Borson — April 3, 2014 — 91 Comments There are times when I am a glass is half-full sort of person and there are times when I am a glass-half-full-needs-to-be-poured-over-your-head type person.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

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Gehry, Foster unveil plans for Battersea Power Station redevelopment [slideshow]

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'Battersea Power Station Development Company has released the plans for Phase Three of the site’s massive redevelopment, designed by Gehry Partners and Foster + Partners. Body Image: read more.

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Memories from the Architectural Studio | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Memories from Studio / Memories from Studio In my very first studio class, we had an assignment to make a tertiary color wheel (12 colors) out of found objects. It turned out to be much harder than expected – I remember riding around residential neighborhoods searching for flowers I could “borrow” for certain colors.

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New Autodesk software allows visualization of more realistic bridge concepts

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'Autodesk has announced the Autodesk 2015 software portfolio of design, engineering, and construction solutions to help drive a global transformation to Building Information Modeling (BIM). The 2015 Suites for buildings, civil infrastructure, and oil & gas projects offer hundreds of improvements and new capabilities for Autodesk Building Design Suite, Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite and Autodesk Plant Design Suite.

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California bill would make employers responsible for subcontractors' wages, workers' comp

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'The hiring of subcontractors wouldn’t let companies off the hook for unpaid wages, taxes, or worker’s comp claims for contingency workers under a bill in the California legislature. Under the recently revised Assembly Bill 1897, employers would have to pay wages, taxes, and workers compensation on behalf of a subcontractor’s workers if the subcontractor reneges on that responsibility. read more.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

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.

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heard around the architectural studio #013 | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Heard around the architectural studio / heard around the architectural studio #013 [the number of weird Revit conversations I hear are not to be believed] Bryan: Check this out – I got the angled curtain grid to work on this guard rail. Smorgan: You got it to work?

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Cities Alive: Arup report examines latest trends in urban green spaces

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'A new report by engineering giant Arup analyzes current research and trends about green space in cities and how it can benefit urban communities socially, economically, and environmentally. Cities Alive draws evidence from cities all over the world of how public spaces of all types can affect the security, happiness, and social life of residents. Body Image: read more.

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40 Under 40 winners: Meet the engineers

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'In our most recent issue, the editors of BD+C named the winners of the 9th Annual "40 Under 40" competition. read more.

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USGBC launches real-time green building data dashboard

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'The U.S. Green Building Council last week launched an online data visualization resource that highlights real-time green building data for each state in the U.S. and Washington, D.C. The enhanced state market briefs —which highlight LEED projects, LEED-credentialed professionals, and USGBC membership in each state—provide green building advocates and the general public a look into LEED’s impact within any U.S. state.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!