BD+C
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Adjaye Associates will design a new campus in downtown Sharjah for The Africa Institute. The Institute is the first center of its kind fully dedicated to the advanced study, research, and documentation of Africa and the African diaspora in the Arab world. The development of The Africa Institute is spearheaded by Cornell University Professor Salah M.
Life of an Architect
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
Understanding the physical behavior of the building as a system and how it impacts the energy efficiency, durability, comfort, and indoor air quality is pivotal in the creation of high-performance buildings. This means we are talking Building Science Fight Club with Christine Williamson. The post 058: Talking Shop with Building Science Fight Club first appeared on Life of an Architect.
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Archmark
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Five Steps to Fix Your Architecture Firm Website In 2019, Archmark Architecture Branding & Marketing, revealed the results of our study of more than 400 architecture firm websites (we’re currently at over 500 today). What we learned from that research was that only 25% of architecture firm websites met Google’s most basic criteria for an effective web presence.
Dennis Kowal Architects
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
No Restaurants? No Problem. Dennis Kowal Architects added this “Bistro” wing addition to an 1845 Victorian private residence. Designed for intimate dining and conversation, this home “restaurant” intentionally sits four couples at two tables with panoramic views to terraces and a rolling landscape. Cast iron column bases, structural iron cord ties and a cast metal fire place are reminiscent of craftsmanship and days long gone while adding stability and comfort to this relaxing environment.
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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?
DesignScape Architects
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
What You Need To Know About Bioclimatic Architecture For a form of architecture that has been in use for hundreds of years, and has an impressive range of benefits, bioclimatic architecture has been severely underused in recent times. But the shift towards sustainability in the design industry, has seen the re-emergence of bioclimatic trends. What Is Bioclimatic Architecture?
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is fundamentally shifting the way people around the world live and work. While essential services such as construction have continued to operate, how we build has evolved. For many owners, prefabrication is playing an increasingly important role during the pandemic by enhancing safety and providing cost and schedule certainty. .
Life of an Architect
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
Do you have architectural visualization skills? Maybe you’re asking yourself “what does even mean?” Well, you are in luck because today on the Life of an Architect Podcast we are dedicated to discussing all things related to architectural visualization and graphics and we have the perfect guest, Alex Hogrefe. The post 059 Architectural Visualization with Alex Hogrefe first appeared on Life of an Architect.
Archmark
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
Archmark’s Bryon McCartney has teamed up with Nikita Morell , a copywriter and marketing strategist for architects, to co-host the first-ever Architects Success Forum from September 21-25, 2020. This is not just another CEU seminar on implementing the 2012 IECC for Commercial Construction. It’s the first-ever marketing event created especially for Architecture, Engineering and Construction professionals, like you, who want to increase their visibility, build their influence, and attract better c
Architects for Urbanity
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
''The Rack of the Future'' is our contribution to The Untouchables exhibition that is part of the Change. Architecture Cities Life festival in Rome, and suggests a radical future perspective for intervention in the city's Piazza del Quirinale, more information HERE As a historic city, Rome enjoys an incredible body of well-preserved monuments, buildings and plazas that once taught innovation and responded radically to the political and architectural preoccupations of their era, with many of them
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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
Urban Design Associates
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Building a home is a huge undertaking, but something that is entirely worth it the moment you walk through your front door for the first time. Unfortunately, your dream home can’t be magically pulled from your imagination fully built; designing and building a home is a long process and it takes patience, creativity, and professionals to get it done right.
Jane Griswold Radocchia
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Lesson 1 is here: [link] What's a Line? A Line is a basic tool for layout and design. Serlio, in 1520, used twine with a plumb bob as his Line. On the frontispiece of his book, On Architecture , he drew his Line entangled in the metal scrolling. The end for tying is frayed. Even through we now write 'line' without the capital L, we still use lines to keep our construction 'true' - straight, square, and plumb.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
As part of its commitment over the next decade to develop master-planned communities on land it owns around California’s Silicon Valley, Google recently unveiled its proposal to build between 1,675 and 1,850 new housing units within a 40-acre redevelopment to create a new transit-oriented village in the East Whisman area of Mountain View, Google’s headquarters city.
Life of an Architect
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
“Form follows Function.” A phrase coined by the late Louis Sullivan in 1896 in his article titled The Tall Office Building Artistically Considered. In reality, the phrase was “Form ever follows function”, and was based on Roman ideas of Vitruvius of architecture being solid, useful, and beautiful. There have been several other writings that followed in history on this subject based on this idea as well.
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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.
Dennis Kowal Architects
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
This Victorian Farmhouse Kitchen really works. Everything has a place and the views to the Kitchen from the Dining Room only reveal the presentable cabinet displays and not the dirty dishes or stove pans. A Pasta Sink provides a fifth cooking location with direct drain of the boiling hot water. Organized drawer slides have set places for knives and utensils to reduce the clutter and digging to find something in a drawer.
Archmark
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
Archmark’s Bryon McCartney has teamed up with Nikita Morell , a copywriter and marketing strategist for architects, to co-host the first-ever Architects Success Forum from September 21-25, 2020. This is not just another CEU seminar on implementing the 2012 IECC for Commercial Construction. It’s the first-ever marketing event created especially for Architecture, Engineering and Construction professionals, like you, who want to increase their visibility, build their influence, and attract better c
DesignScape Architects
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
As things in the world begin to return (somewhat) back to normal, we still have to consider how we will live and work in a world that has undergone many changes in the last few months. The COVID-19 pandemic will affect the way in which we think about living and urban spaces for decades to come. Expected Changes in Urbanism and Architecture There is definitely no shortage of thoughts, opinions and predictions when it comes to the future of urbanism and architecture.
Architect on Tour
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
When Modernism Week announced to switch to virtual events during its 2020 Fall Preview , we got curious who else could have new ideas for virtual events when it comes to architecture and design! For us Europeans even in “quiet” times it’s not easy to visit many interesting local architecture event in the U.S. and therefor we would like to share this great find with you!
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Originally appeared on Gensler.com. . Over the past 70 years, the workplace has evolved slowly but surely. In the past 5 months, that evolution has accelerated far more dramatically because of the health, social, and economic upheavals we're currently experiencing. When the dust settles, the office is going to look and feel like a different place than the one we left in March. .
Life of an Architect
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
So I know that I have written before about the transition to online teaching that occurred last spring, but I am going to revisit. I recently wrote an article for Texas Architect Magazine (Sept/Oct issue) that was completed prior to the start of the school year. Now that the fall semester is underway, it is time for me to talk about the current system in place at my University.
Dennis Kowal Architects
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Nestled in the heart of the Capital City of Hamilton, Vision Bermuda is accessible by the free public transportation and provides screening, training, and support for the vision impaired community. Vision Bermuda Gets a New Home. The island of Bermuda has one of the highest diabetes rates in the world which can lead to blindness. Dennis Kowal Architects is helping ease the situation working with Vision Bermuda and creating a facility that provides assessments, training, appliances and social
Ronen Bekerman
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Chaos Czech released Corona Renderer 6 for both Cinema 4D and 3ds Max, with a new sky model, new lens effects, new library materials, UvwRandomizer to avoid texture repetitions, and a new adaptive environment sampler. Many more things under the hood! Cover image by The Craft. New Features Video. The New Features video is below for the short guided tour of what’s new in this release… Some Highlights.
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.
Matt Fajkus Architecture
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
The global pandemic has given new meaning to the term live-work space for many of us. Now more than ever our domestic lives are intertwined with our work lives in both physical space and time. While the pandemic has certainly sped up this trend, we have been seeing a larger shift toward blended living and working spaces in both homes and commercial offices that create diverse environments which better weave human factors of comfort, light, quiet, collaboration, and community into spaces that ena
Applying Technology to Architecture
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Revit families allow you to create a parameter that controls a dimension, but Revit reacts differently depending on how you select and assign that parameter. A common work flow process is to create the length parameter(s) in the Family Types dialog box, and then in the graphics window, highlight the desired dimension that is to […].
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is pleased to announce that Sir David Adjaye will receive the 2021 Royal Gold Medal , one of the world’s highest honours for architecture. . The Royal Gold Medal is approved personally by Her Majesty The Queen and is given to a person or group of people who have had a significant influence 'either directly or indirectly on the advancement of architecture'. .
Virginia Duran
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Basel is Switzerland’s little secret. Located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, Basel is a mecca for architects. Traditionally, the city has had an ancient kind of allure – Medieval Gates, grand cathedrals and historical palaces – but nowadays, contemporary architecture can be found everywhere.
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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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