BD+C
JULY 13, 2020
The long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will transform future building design practices to prioritize public health and mitigate the risk of spreading infection. Technologies that have long been utilized in hospitals and medical centers, but have not been widely embraced in other sectors due to additional costs, may see wider integration in other public buildings.
L² Design
JULY 30, 2020
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Life of an Architect
JULY 12, 2020
I'm not proud of it but as an architect, I probably sit at my desk at least 10 hours a day. The good news is that there is something I can do about that. I just put in a stand/sit desk from Autonomous AI with a gigantic desk surface and my life is now complete. Continue reading A Proper Desk for an Architect at Life of an Architect.
Wolf Architects
JULY 30, 2020
Good design is not exclusive to those with deeper pockets. Just drive around some of our more affluent suburbs and you will find 90% of those multi-million dollar mansions rather grotesque. Good design requires: Knowledge & Skill Experience & Wisdom Intelligence & Artistry Common sense & Care A new beautiful home is no simple undertaking – enter our studio with music blasting.
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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?
The Architect's Desktop
JULY 31, 2020
File this one under, "Just because you can, does not mean you should." A colleague had called my attention to the fact that, in Windows 10, you are allowed to use emojis in file names. (Press the Window key +. to call up a dialog that allows you to select one.) I was pretty sure AutoCAD would have a problem with that, but I was surprised to find that I was able to create a file called ??.
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BD+C
JULY 9, 2020
Located on the southwest portion of the University of Florida campus adjacent to Dizney Stadium, the Florida Gators’ new $65 million ballpark has completed. The project features a 360-degree open concourse, a shade structure for fans, modern student-athlete and staff amenities, multiple seating and game experience options, high-definition video and sound, enhanced concession space, and prominent entry gates.
L² Design
JULY 24, 2020
Want to see these in a weekly roundup, including the top 3 all performing? Sign up here! via Instagram [link]. The post Fire safety is one of the most important outcomes in material and assembly testing. But how does it work? #AREsketches appeared first on L² Design, LLC.
Life of an Architect
JULY 5, 2020
Do you have a design culture in your office? Why is it that some firms have it and others don’t? A culture of design isn’t something that just happens, there has to be a plan, it needs to be cultivated, and even then, without the right sort of people in place, you might be fighting an uphill battle. Continue reading 053: Culture of Design at Life of an Architect.
Archmark
JULY 28, 2020
Turn local expertise into a marketing advantage for your firm! How many architecture firms are located in your state or your city? As a local architecture firm, setting your firm apart from the competition and attracting the right clients and projects can be a serious challenge. What can you do to capitalize on your experience and local knowledge as an architect and position your firm to benefit from — and grow with — the trends and needs in your community and your state?
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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
Ronen Bekerman
JULY 28, 2020
MAXTREE released a new, garden oriented collection. 3D Plant Models Vol 60 is a collection of high-quality common garden plant 3D models for architectural visualization. Includes 10 species, total of 60 models. All models are ready for Forest Pack Pro library and GrowFX origin files and come as FBX and MAX files ready for V-Ray and Corona Renderer. These models are available for 3DS Max 2014 and above, includes GrowFX original, FBX, 3DS Max format, supports V-Ray, Corona Renderer , Scanline rend
Applying Technology to Architecture
JULY 25, 2020
It is common to have depressed areas of a concrete floor slab of a building and you want to be able to represent this accurately in a Revit model. This may be in the middle area of a large floor slab as a containment area or the edge of a floor slab under an overhead […].
BD+C
JULY 5, 2020
Last year, contractors used mass timber to construct an estimated 78 buildings in the U.S., representing 4 million sf of space. A comprehensive new report on the North American mass timber market projects that the number of mass timber buildings could double every two years. By 2034, there would be new demand for 12.9 billion board feet of lumber that would require the establishment of nearly 77 million acres of new forestland.
L² Design
JULY 14, 2020
Want to see these in a weekly roundup, including the top 3 all performing? Sign up here! via Instagram [link]. The post Doing some web research for #AREsketches and found that a planning commission in Arkansas used my sketches during some research and improvement planning for their town. ???????? ARE sketches help Architects and non-Architects alike!
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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.
Life of an Architect
JULY 27, 2020
Being an Architect is hell. I've said it before and a lot of you have agreed with me (the smart ones typically). While I think it's one of the best jobs you can have, being an architect can complicate other aspects of your life, aspects that "regular" people can blissfully go about their lives completely, and at times, blissfully unaware. I am in full-blown renovation at my house at the moment, and I am either a genius or a complete lunatic for choosing this time to tackle the work.
DesignScape Architects
JULY 22, 2020
Architectural Design Tools While architects of the past may have held their protractors, compasses and sharpened pencils dear to their hearts, the modern architect works with tools that are a little more cutting edge. A successful architect needs to be able to adapt with the times and make use of tools and software that will allow them to do their job most effectively.
Jane Griswold Radocchia
JULY 18, 2020
An excellent introduction to the "basic principles of geometric construction"! A book I can easily recommend to a beginning geometer or an experienced one. Ruler & Compass, Practical Geometric Constructions, Andrew Sutton, Bloomsbury USA, NY; U.S. edition, 2009. It's part of The Wooden Books Series. The fly leaf says "An Introduction to Geometry without Measurements".
architect design™
JULY 14, 2020
Last fall I had the pleasure of touring the home of noted local architect Mihran Mesrobian when it was briefly on the market. Mesrobian was an Armenian-American architect responsible for many of the most interesting apartment houses and large buildings found throughout Washington from the 1920s and 30s. He passed away in 1975 but the house was kept on by his family.
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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.
BD+C
JULY 24, 2020
Will online learning become a staple for America’s colleges and universities, even after the coronavirus subsides? And if it does, what will that mean for existing and future buildings on campuses across the country? These have become a fundamental—even existential—questions that AEC firms say their higher ed clients are pondering. While online learning isn’t expected to replace classroom learning over the long run, some firms already see a movement brewing that favors a hybrid model offering co
Architecture Quote
JULY 13, 2020
Introduction. Dating an architect seems like the perfect find in the sea of love that we all fish in. A creative genius who draws something and then actually makes it a reality. Elegant ribbon-cutting events for the newest addition to the city’s skyline. Sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? The reality of dating an architect might involve more coffee than champagne, and looking at the same sketch for 2 months.
Life of an Architect
JULY 23, 2020
As I am preparing my syllabus and other items for the quickly approaching fall semester, I have begun to have discussions and questions about the student “tool kit” if you want to call it that. What do you need to have for architecture school today versus just a decade ago and even further back? How much have these things changed? Should they? Continue reading Architecture Student Tool Kit at Life of an Architect.
DesignScape Architects
JULY 15, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc, it truly feels as if we are living in apocalyptic times. Entire industries are being demolished, restructured and revolutionised. The architectural industry has seen many integral changes, and firms have had to use innovation and creativity to keep up with these ever-changing times. As a leading architectural firm in South Africa , one of the emerging international architectural trends that we have noticed is the rise in popularity of undergroun
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.
Jane Griswold Radocchia
JULY 12, 2020
The Miller's Toll is a restaurant in Bennington, Vermont. This post is about the building's construction. The current owners knew they had an old building when they began renovation in 2017. I asked to explore the place while its frame was visible. They agreed, with pleasure. I wrote about its history on my blog, 'Passing By'*. The main house, now surrounded by first floor wings and a second floor jut-out , is a post and beam frame with plank walls.
The Architect's Desktop
JULY 10, 2020
The goal of the graph on which I was working when I needed to know how to add Shared Parameters to the Other Parameter Group was to allow a user to easily add additional shared parameters that we use to track issued Sheets in our Drawing List Schedule. Our template files have the first ten of these in them, and for some projects, that is enough. Others have many more than ten issuances, particularly those that track issuances during the design phases.
BD+C
JULY 30, 2020
Circa Resort & Casino, located in Las Vegas, is set to open on Oct. 28. The 25-story, adults-only facility will feature 777 rooms, a two-story casino, six temperature-controlled pools, the largest pool amphitheater in the country, the largest sports book in the world, and, something guests in today’s world will be especially interested in, extensive contactless technology and services.
30X40 Design Workshop
JULY 5, 2020
As a productivity and project management tool, Notion is very powerful. It’s intuitive, capable and infinitely flexible; a blank canvas that can be almost anything you want. The open-ended structure is a strength when you know how to use it, but a real weakness when you're just getting started and unsure of how to set up your workspace. In the video I share my Notion workspace and you’ll learn how to customize yours to suit your needs.
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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!
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