BD+C

JANUARY 15, 2014

'Growth in numbers, locations, types and sizes all mark progress on the state of commercial zero net energy (ZNE) buildings—ultra-efficient buildings that generate as much power from onsite renewable energy sources as they consume in a year, according to a report from New Buildings Institute (NBI). Of buildings surveyed across North America, the report finds the number of buildings achieving or pursuing ZNE have more than doubled since the last study was released in 2012.

Building 111

Building Contractor Education Management 111

Life of an Architect

JANUARY 8, 2014

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Life in General / You have something gross on your face You have something gross on your face Bob Borson — January 8, 2014 — 26 Comments Bob : What is up Ev-ree-bod-eeeee! Group : Hey Bob, what is goi… eeeerghh?! Bob : Why the look? Group : Nothing Bob : I know a look when I see it … and that’s a look.

Architect 71

Architect Site Client Clients 71

EntreArchitect

JANUARY 26, 2014

The last fifteen years has been one wild ride for Fivecat Studio. We have survived two recessions, several natural disasters and a major terrorist attack within 40 miles of our front door. The confidence level of our clients has been riding the roller coaster of an uncertain, unpredictable economy. Project conversions have been up and down for more than a decade.

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Small Firm Firms Architect Contract 52

BD+C

JANUARY 13, 2014

'The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced its “punch list” for Congress that, if completed, will ignite the construction economy by spurring much needed improvements in energy efficiency, infrastructure and resiliency and create jobs for small business. “America needs to create more jobs, to strengthen communities, and find help for millions of young people to succeed in the new economy,” said Robert Ivy, CEO of the American Institute of Architects, "so we''ve created a punch l

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BD+C

JANUARY 28, 2014

'Each year, high-rise building experts from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) release their predictions for the worldwide skyscraper industry. They also recap the top tall-building news from the previous year (see "2013: The year of the super-tall skyscraper" ). Body Image: read more.

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JANUARY 21, 2014

'While 2013 didn''t see the completion of a mega tower like Burj Khalifa, it was a near-record-setting year in terms of the number of super-tall skyscrapers completed. Body Image: read more.

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Transportation Glass Contractor Management 108

BD+C

JANUARY 14, 2014

'Much like OMA''s daring design scheme for the CCTV Headquarters building , China''s latest skyscraper, Guanghzou Circle , is meant to break away from the traditional skyscraper design ethos of the west—and it does so in dramatic fashion. Body Image: read more.

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Government Contractor Management Engineering 104

BD+C

JANUARY 3, 2014

'When the 46-story Clearpoint Residences condo tower officially opens in late 2015, it will be the world''s tallest vertical garden. All 164 units in the building will come with a spacious garden terrace, complete with lush vegetation and a self-sustaining, automatic drop irrigation system. The goal: to give all residents a first-floor living experience.

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BD+C

JANUARY 31, 2014

'If you''re a LEGO fanatic like we are, you''re going to love what the software engineers at Google and LEGO have developed: a 3D modeling tool that uses LEGO''s iconic pieces as the building blocks. The developers call it "the largest LEGO set the world has ever seen.". The free application, called Build , allows Chrome browser users to create virtual 3D structures using any shape and color in the LEGO catalog.

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Structure Development Developer Contractor 103

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JANUARY 10, 2014

'Architectural giant Perkins+Will recently surveyed its staff of 1,500 design pros to forcast hot trends in the AEC field for 2014. The resulting Design + Insights Survey reflects a global perspective, influenced by the firm''s active international projects. Body Image: read more.

Materials 103

Materials Contractor Management Engineering 103

BD+C

JANUARY 16, 2014

'??Construction growth is looking up, according to the Winter 2013 release of the periodic report Construction Economics, authored by Gilbane Building Company. Construction spending for 2013 will finish the year 5% higher than 2012. read more.

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Finishes Construction Construction Contractor 100

BD+C

JANUARY 30, 2014

'Mayors from 10 major U.S. cities have announced they will undertake a united effort to significantly boost energy efficiency in their buildings, a move that combined could cut as much climate change pollution as generated by 1 million to 1.5 million passenger vehicles every year, and lower energy bills by nearly $1 billion annually. read more.

Building 99

Building Contractor Sustainability Management 99

BD+C

JANUARY 27, 2014

'Forget the rock climbing wall. A developer in Iran is building a rock climbing hall. That''s right, an entire building dedicated to the sport, with more than 48,000 sf of program space. The Polour Rock Climbing Hall is currently under construction in Polur, near Mount Dam?vand, Iran''s highest peak. Body Image: read more.

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Contractor Management Engineering Engineering 99

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Visualization

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JANUARY 31, 2014

'Batumi, Georgia is located on the Black Sea coast and has many newly urbanized areas. It also has an award-winning McDonald''s, courtesy of architect Giorgi Khmaladze. The McDonald''s, which is combined with a fuel station and recreation areas, was awarded the Best Commercial Building of the Year by architecture website ArchDaily. Readers voted for winners in 14 categories after helping narrow down the hundreds of entries for this year''s competition.

Building 95

Building Modern Contractor Management 95

BD+C

JANUARY 17, 2014

'The Dr Chau Chak Wing Building at the University of Technology, Sydney , will mark Frank Gehry ''s debut project in the Australian metro. The 12-story, $150 million project will serve the university''s Business School and is being built by Lend Lease. Body Image: read more.

Building 93

Building Contractor Education Management 93

BD+C

JANUARY 17, 2014

'Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has announced that it has acquired the Bachman Wilson House, designed in the 1950s by Frank Lloyd Wright, and plans to move it to its facility in Bentonville, Ark. The restored house, which is located in Somerset County, N.J., was placed on the market in 2012 by its owners after it was periodically damaged by flooding of the nearby Millstone River.

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Housing Contractor Restoration Engineering 93

BD+C

JANUARY 3, 2014

'Exterior Architecture, Foster + Partners and Space Syntax—a team who share Lord Foster’s passion for the benefits of cycling—have jointly developed SkyCycle , a new approach to transform cycling in the capital. Following existing suburban railway corridors, a wide, secure deck would be constructed above the trains to create new cycle routes throughout London. read more.

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Contractor Management Engineering Engineering 93

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Design

BD+C

JANUARY 24, 2014

'Edward P. Evans Hall, the new home of the Yale School of Management, has opened for business. The 242,000-sf facility was designed by Foster + Partners, with Gruzen Samton as architect of record. The facility includes 16 classrooms, faculty offices, academic centers, and student and meeting spaces around a central courtyard on a 4.25-acre site. The program also includes a 350-seat auditorium, a library, a dining commons, and a coffee shop.

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Management Home Contractor Education 92

BD+C

JANUARY 17, 2014

'Australian firm Royal Wolf has put its money where its mouth is by creating an office facility out of shipping containers at its depot and fabrication center in Sunshine, Victoria. The company specializes in sourcing, selling, and modifying new and refurbished shipping containers. Body Image: read more.

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Project Contractor Engineering Engineering 92

BD+C

JANUARY 29, 2014

'The University of Notre Dame announced this morning the largest building project in its 172-year history, integrating the academy, student life, and athletics with the construction of more than 750,000 sf in three new buildings attached to the west, east, and south sides of the school''s iconic football stadium, at a projected cost of $400 million.

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Project Education Contractor Finishes 91

BD+C

JANUARY 6, 2014

'The Green Building Initiative (GBI) announced today that it has named Jerry Yudelson as its president to accelerate growth of the non-profit and further leverage its green building assessment tools, including the highly recognized Green Globes® rating system, as it brings green building options to a larger audience of owners, designers, facility managers and investors. read more.

Building 91

Building Contractor Management Sustainability 91

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.

Architecture

BD+C

JANUARY 15, 2014

'Despite misleading media reports, January 1 did not mark a ban on the manufacture or import of 60-watt and 40-watt incandescent bulbs. Reports typically suggest that consumers get used to buying pricier, more efficient compact fluorescent or LED bulbs, or else stock up on incandescents while supplies last. Actually, there is no incandescent light bulb ban in the United States.

Regulation 86

Regulation Manufacturing 86

BD+C

JANUARY 16, 2014

'Bio-based building products could become standard for green building. The Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Challenge’s goal is to foster products that can be created from safe materials that are built with renewable energy and are completely reusable. Recent winners include a brick made from bacterial byproducts that cement sand particles together in a matrix that''s strong enough to use for homes and insulation created from agricultural waste products that can grow within a wall. read more.

Materials 86

Materials Sustainability Building Innovation 86

BD+C

JANUARY 30, 2014

'In an ideal world, every office employee would have a beautiful view from his or her desk. While no one can make that happen in real life, computational design can help architects maximize views from every angle, as shown in this video from NBBJ (via Gizmodo ). Design computation allows every position inside a building to be examined and show what exterior views a person in that spot would see. read more.

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Architect Contractor Management Project 83

BD+C

JANUARY 24, 2014

'Reed Construction Data announced its December Expansion Index stood at 1.48, indicating overall construction in the United States is expected to grow over the next 12 months. read more.

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Contractor Management Engineering Engineering 83

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