BD+C
AUGUST 23, 2016
One of the biggest issues in healthcare reconstruction is balancing the construction work with the hospital’s need to maintain 24/7 operations. As the nation’s 14th largest healthcare construction firm (according to BD+C ’s 2016 Giants 300 rankings), Clark Construction Group is well versed in dust- and infection-control techniques. .
Life of an Architect
AUGUST 22, 2016
Which came first – the chicken or the egg? Everyone knows the correct answer is the egg … and by “egg” I mean “floor plans” I posted a sketch last week of an elevation study and was asked a simple question: do I design the floor plans first, or the elevations? The correct answer is that the floor plans get developed first, but there is still a lot of give and take when it comes time to develop the exterior elevations.
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EntreArchitect
AUGUST 30, 2016
This post is my contribution to an international blog series called #ArchiTalks. Each month, dozens of architect bloggers from around the world publish a post on a specific topic simultaneously on the same date. Scroll to the bottom for links to posts written by all of my #ArchiTalks friends. This month, the #ArchiTalks topic is “Back to School”, so I am encouraging my fellow small firm architects to go back to school themselves and learn what they need to know to find the work they want and liv
Stephen B Chambers Architects
AUGUST 16, 2016
My boyhood home in East Dallas, today. When I heard that Preservation Texas inaugurated its first ever Texas Modern Month, being celebrated the entire month of April 2011, I wanted to share my experience in the Mid-Century Modern home in which I lived from the age of six until I left home for college. I grew up in Dallas in a Mid-Century Modern home built by my parents and designed by the late Dallas architect, Joe Gordon, in 1952.
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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?
A Detroit Architect's Journal
AUGUST 8, 2016
June 12, 2017 - Because of the popularity of this blog entry, we've enhanced it with even more historical data. Enjoy! While touring Detroit's Eastside, I decided to take Alter Road south until it ends at the Detroit River. I found myself paralleling an old canal, eventually using a sharply curving bridge to cross it. The change in direction placed me parallel to the Detroit river, forced me to pass an abandon marina and ended my journey inside Riverfront-Lakewood Park.
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BD+C
AUGUST 10, 2016
To keep pace with the tsunami of Internet ones and zeroes, businesses are investing heavily in data centers, deploying new applications, embracing cloud storage, and renovating out-of-date facilities. TOP 30 DATA CENTER ARCHITECTURE FIRMS. Rank, Firm, 2015 Revenue. 1. Gensler $34,240,000. 2. Corgan $32,400,000. 3. HDR $15,740,000. 4. Page $14,100,000. 5.
BD+C
AUGUST 23, 2016
Grove Hill (Ala.) Memorial Hospital is adding a new $3.75 million, 4,500-sf emergency department that will house nine exam and treatment rooms, a two-bay trauma room, expanded waiting area, and direct access to operating rooms within the hospital. During several months of construction that started last November, Grove Hill couldn’t shut down its existing ED because it’s the only one serving Clark County.
BD+C
AUGUST 10, 2016
Fu nding for the nation’s 1,700 or so public two- and four-year colleges remains well below pre-recession levels. Average state spending per student has fallen 17%—about $1,525—since the recession, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
BD+C
AUGUST 4, 2016
NEWTOWN, Conn. (Reuters) - When the children of Newtown, Connecticut, report to the new Sandy Hook Elementary School next month, they will enter a building carefully designed to protect them from the unthinkable. The $50 million structure replaces the building that a deranged man entered on Dec. 14, 2012, and mowed down 20 children and six educators with assault weapons in one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history. .
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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
BD+C
AUGUST 3, 2016
Th e easiest and most cost-effective strategies in sustainable design—daylighting, optimal building orientation, a tight envelope, super-efficient HVAC systems, LED lighting—are taken for granted today. AEC leaders in green building are stepping up to a higher level of innovation.
BD+C
AUGUST 1, 2016
At a prototype classroom on the campus of Baylor University, in Waco, Texas, school officials and teachers experiment with new types of furniture, workgroup configurations, projectors, writing boards, and mobile technology to test new teaching methods and classroom layouts.
BD+C
AUGUST 9, 2016
Frank Lloyd Wright has become a figure that exists in the same realm as individuals such as Michael Jordan, Stephen King, and Pablo Picasso. Even if you aren’t a fan of basketball, haven’t read a book since grade school, or can’t tell an original Picasso from an original two-year-old’s finger painting, those three names still carry some weight; they have become synonymous with the fields in which they exist.
BD+C
AUGUST 12, 2016
DC I Artform, a global retail marketing agency based in Milwaukee, Wis., wanted a presence in a bigger city to attract talent and improve its accessibility for international customers.
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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.
BD+C
AUGUST 8, 2016
By 2030, a fifth of the U.S. population will be 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau. This cohort and succeeding generations are expected to live longer than their predecessors, and remain much more active into their later years.
BD+C
AUGUST 22, 2016
Move over citrus, your days of being associated with the word “twist” may soon be coming to a close as skyscrapers, and not martini glasses, are the new prime location for all things twisting and turning.
BD+C
AUGUST 25, 2016
Equal parts colleague and confidant, the trusted advisor is a valuable asset in the world of business. Particularly in the demanding realm of architecture, engineering, and construction industries, a person who brings a high level of professional expertise and personal empathy to the team can play a major role—albeit one that’s typically behind the scenes—in shaping a successful practice and project.
BD+C
AUGUST 1, 2016
New York City’s $20 billion, 28-acre Hudson Yards project will feature some of the most advanced infrastructure technology to be found in any building complex in the country. Among its innovations will be The Shed, a 170,000- to 200,000-sf, $425 million steel-and-glass retractable canopy, mounted on rails that allow the structure to expand and become an independent, multifaceted performance and arts space.
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Life of an Architect
AUGUST 15, 2016
I spent a considerable amount of time responding to emails this weekend and the newest most asked question is now: “ I want to be an architect, where do I start? “ (most asked question on Life of an Architect) I have answered this question at least a hundred times over the last 6 years and I have distilled the answer down to what I think is the very first step.
BD+C
AUGUST 29, 2016
Vancouver, B.C., recently adopted a new policy requiring zero greenhouse gas emissions on new buildings by 2030. All new buildings will have to be heated, cooled, and powered without any net emissions. Starting now, all new city-owned and Vancouver Affordable Housing Agency projects must meet the high standard. .
BD+C
AUGUST 1, 2016
The Dubai Media Office has released six computer-generated images of Dubai Steps, a 100-meter-high structure with 500 steps that this United Arab Emirate city is hoping will become its next iconic landmark. The 25-story Dubai Steps was one of six projects that municipal officials announced last April. However, details about the steps since then have been scant.
BD+C
AUGUST 24, 2016
In 1994, a group of parents founded Stargate School in Thornton, Colo., 10 miles northeast of Denver. And for more than two decades, Stargate has served gifted and talented students from kindergarten through 8 th grade. Last year, Stargate rented space from a nearby church in order to expand its educational services to 9 th graders. But that move betrayed Stargate’s need for a much bigger facility to realize its goal of becoming a K-12 learning center.
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.
BD+C
AUGUST 16, 2016
With total U.S. construction starts projected to rise by 6 percent in 2016, the construction industry continues on its steady rise. Its expansion is contributing to an increase in corporate projects and profits. To make the most of the upturn, construction companies are having to focus on keeping costs low, working to allocate resources in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
BD+C
AUGUST 29, 2016
The mirabilia of Dubai seem to get bigger and more fantastical with each passing year: massive skyscrapers, a Bugatti on every corner, and now this, a hotel with a 75,000-sf manmade outdoor rainforest. The rainforest will be located at the new $550 million Rosemont Hotel & Residences Dubai, designed by ZAS Architects, and will feature a beach, stream, and trees that spray mist to water the other plants.
BD+C
AUGUST 11, 2016
Wh en it debuted, in 1988, Fashion Mall, Plantation, Fla., was your typical anchor-driven retail leviathan. When it closed, in 2006, Fashion Mall was typical of huge shopping centers' fall from grace with many customers. Its prospects for resurrection, though, brightened last year, when Encore Capital Management acquired the property and announced plans to spend $300 million to turn it into Plantation’s new town square, dubbed 321 North. .
BD+C
AUGUST 4, 2016
Th e skyrocketing cost of housing in major U.S. cities is inspiring new concepts to make apartment living more affordable for Millennials, GenXers, and Boomers.
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