Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

'Sketching is part of the architects domain and there was a time when it was a forgone conclusion that if you were an architect, you could sketch. Don’t get me wrong, I am not a “days of yesteryear” apologist saying that the old ways are always better, but in the case of sketching and keeping sketchbooks … I do think the old ways are better.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

'Business Insider shares what may be the most ingenious way of incorporating the Google Glass augmented reality technology in the world of building design and construction: connecting it to a hard hat. Invented by a Los Angeles-based startup named DAQRI , the “smart helmet” looks cool, protects the wearer from falling bricks, and provides “laptop computing power at a glance.” read more.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

It is very important to put ourselves “in the shoes” of the people we serve. We all work to empathize with our clients. As architects, we try to reduce the overwhelm and stress that our clients experience during a construction project. Very often, it’s the first time they have experienced such an encompassing commitment. They are spending amounts of money saved throughout years and have expectations learned from often unrealistic sources.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

'This is good advice for just about anyone, but I think it is of particular value to architects. I spent the weekend traveling, I was in Manhattan, Kansas speaking to the students at the College of Architecture, Planning and Design at Kansas State University. Last week that was one of the busiest weeks I’ve had in some time ( which is saying something ) and as I spent my evenings towards the end of last week putting together my presentation, I spent a lot of time wondering what sort of inf

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'SkyRise Miami, the city''s soon-to-be tallest tower is now under construction, ArchDaily reports. Rising above Biscayne Bay, the 305-meter tower will include three viewing decks, a restaurant, nightclub, and exhibition space. Its most unique feature, however, will be the chance for visitors to bungee jump off of its upper floors. Body Image: read more.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

'The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the recipients of the 2014 Best of Buildings awards, as selected by fellow USGBC members. The Best of Building Awards celebrate the year’s best products, projects, organizations and individuals making an impact in green building. Nominees and winners were selected exclusively by the members of USGBC, a vibrant and diverse community of nearly 13,000 of the world’s leading organizations invested in sustainability. read more.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the results of a study of job postings from across the United States, revealing that demand for the LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) and LEED Green Associate credentials grew 46 percent over a 12-month period. read more.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

'After a little 10 month break, it’s time for another entry into the ongoing series I have been running where we get to take an inside look into the working contents of various design and construction related professionals. To date we have seen contents from: Architect Architecture Student Drywall Contractor Interior Designer Photographer Graphic Designer Electrician’s Bag Today we get a look into the bag of American architecture student, Kyle Landau, who at

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

'The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has voted to approve significant changes that will streamline and overhaul the Intern Development Program (IDP), which most states require to satisfy experience requirements for initial licensure as an architect. The changes will only be applicable where adoption has occurred by individual jurisdictional licensing boards. read more.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

'Giant design/engineering firm WSP Global said today it plans to acquire infrastructure professional services firm Parsons Brinckerhoff from PB''s parent organization, Balfour Beatty plc. The deal, which has been approved by the boards of WSP and Balfour Beatty, has an enterprise value of $1.243 billion, plus another $110 million in cash retained by PB. read more.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

'For the 13 th consecutive year, Cintas Corporation is back with its popular America’s Best Restroom Contest. A team of survey editors once again scanned the country for the most creative and clean public restrooms and produced a crop of nominees sure to please. Will the 2014 winner be a restroom covered in plant life? What about one housed inside a building that looks like a toilet?

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

'Concrete is ubiquitous in our world, as is concern about carbon emissions. The creation of concrete is a major source of carbon emissions, because the calcium-based substances that make it up are heated at high temperatures to form the cement. But scientists at MIT may have found a way to decrease the carbon emissions that result from concrete production: reducing the ratio of calcium to the silicate-rich clay. read more.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

'Plans for a new hotel in the Persian Gulf are taking Dubai’s Palm Islands concept to a whole new level—underwater, that is. Amphibious 1000 , designed by Giancarlo Zema Design Group, is a design for a semi-submerged hotel resort off Qatar’s coast that closely resembles the iconic man-made islands in Dubai, Architizer reports. Body Image: read more.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

'Four teams are currently locked in a competition to design Washington, D.C.''s first elevated park. OMA, Höweler + Yoon, NEXT Architects, and Cooper, Robertson & Partners have just released their preliminary design proposals for what will be known as the 11th Street Bridge Park. Body Image: read more.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

'According to Archdaily , Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has announced the winning proposal for the Cinematography and Audiovisual Tower, slated to be built in Buenos Aires, the country’s capital. Body Image: read more.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

'On the heels of recording its strongest pace of growth since 2007, there continues to be an increasing level of demand for design services signaled in the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI). The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the August ABI score was 53.0, down from a mark of 55.8 in July. This score reflects an increase in design activity (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

'Not even a decade ago, the cost to recast the handmade cement block structures of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Annie Pfeiffer Chapel on the campus of a Florida Southern College was prohibitively expensive. But today, as 3D printing technology improves and becomes more affordable, the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel was recently restored in precise architectural detail, Design Milk reports. read more.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

'The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has launched LEED Proven Provider, a new designation that streamlines the LEED project review process for experienced organizations that demonstrate consistent excellence in administering LEED projects. “LEED Proven Provider makes the LEED review process faster and more seamless,” said Doug Gatlin, vice president of program delivery, U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

'As coastal flooding becomes the "new normal," many shoreline cities are trying to find long-term strategies to cope with extreme weather events. In order to advance understanding of this issue, The Boston Harbor Association teamed up with Sasaki Associates to produce Preparing for the Rising Tide , a series of reports focusing on Boston and rising sea levels. read more.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

'Healthcare architects from around the country gathered in Chicago in late July for the annual Summer Leadership Summit of the American College of Healthcare Architects and the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health. read more.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

'A new report from the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) finds “overwhelming evidence” to support office design as a significant influencer of the health, wellbeing and productivity of staff. read more.

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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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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

'The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) has selected 11 educational and cultural facilities for this year’s CAE Educational Facility Design Awards. The CAE Design Excellence Award honors educational facilities that the jury believes should serve as an example of a superb place in which to learn, furthering the client''s mission, goals and educational program while demonstrating excellence in architectural design.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'SkyRise Miami, the city''s soon-to-be tallest tower is now under construction, Arch Daily reports. Rising above Biscayne Bay, the 305-meter tower will include three viewing decks, a restaurant, nightclub, and exhibition space. Its most unique feature, however, will be the chance for visitors to bungee jump off of its upper floors. Body Image: read more.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

'The Zumtobel Group Award honors contemporary realised or conceptual works of exceptional innovative content, design, technology and construction. Submissions must make a significant contribution to greater humanity and sustainability in the built environment. The winning project this year came from the Applied Innovations category--Arup Deutschland won with the "Solarleaf" facade system in Hamburg, Germany.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

'America’s older population is in the midst of unprecedented growth, but the country is not prepared to meet the housing needs of this aging group, concludes a new report released by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and AARP Foundation. Body Image: read more.

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