January, 2018

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Gamers paradise: The rise of eSports Arenas

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When the arcade game Donkey Kong was released in 1981, it would have been impossible to predict the playable character, then known to American gamers as Jumpman, would go on to become the most famous and recognizable video game character of all time. Since his inception 36 years ago, Mario has branched out into his own series that has sold more than 210 million units worldwide.

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Architectural Sketches – The Series

Life of an Architect

Architects sketch as a part of doing their job – at least all the good ones that I know. Right now, as a general rule, it would appear that depending on how old you are, you either sketch, use computer software, or some portion of both to work through your ideas. At 49-years-old, I seem to be in the camp that uses both but more times than not, I start with a roll of trace paper.

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Richard Neutra’s Boxcar–Style Loring House Lists for $8M in the Hollywood Hills

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Originally designed for a famed choreographer in 1958, the textbook modernist home with two contemporary additions is back on the market after selling for $5,625,000 in 2018. Property Details: Location: 2456 Astral Drive, Los Angeles, California Price: $7,995,000 Year Built: 1958 Architect: Richard Neutra (main house extension by Escher GuneWardena Architecture; guesthouse addition by Steven Ehrlich, FAIA) From the agent: "Originally built in 1958 by celebrated modernist architect Richard Neutra

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Enjoy Driving Slow on Ponce - Former Atlanta Highlands Church of Christ

Architecture Tourist

When I'm driving Ponce de Leon these days, I'm going slow, I'm people watching, I'm architecture touring. You too? Ponce is now a destination rather than a place you just want to get through, a good thing I think. This is how to enjoy your slow Ponce drives. On Monday night this church conversion caught my eye so I stopped for some pictures. It's the former Atlanta Highlands Church of Christ at 985 Ponce de Leon.

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

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?

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Architects Are All The Same

EntreArchitect

Clients see us as all the same. One architect is just like another. We are all expected to be wonderfully talented designers. We are expected to know the codes and technical details required to construct safe and healthy buildings. In the eyes of our clients, we are all the same… unless we do something to stand out from the crowd. My firm does it differently than the rest.

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Green building trends for 2018 and beyond

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Happy New Year and Hello 2018! There was a flurry of new development activity at the end of 2017, and the pace is holding steady as this year begins. We’ve observed several driving trends in the incoming projects and client requests – and those trends indicate that 2018 will be a different sort of year for green buildings. We surveyed our team of architects, engineers, and building scientists, and here are a few of the big shifts that we expect in 2018: .

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The Year was 1980-Something

Life of an Architect

There are few moments in your life where the time span between the current and younger versions of yourself collide. I had such a moment yesterday and despite my aversion to “celebrity sightings”, this is basically what happened. I am currently in the Orlando airport with 2 hours to kill before I head back to Dallas and then on to the office.

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Insights: What do different engineers do, and when do I hire one?

Matt Fajkus Architecture

Preface by Matt Fajkus: There is a saying that goes something like this, “Engineers have to know everything about one thing, and architects have to know a little about everything.” There is generally some truth in that, as architects are the choreographers of the entire design process. This includes coordinating with all consultants – especially engineers, who bring great value and technical expertise to any given project.

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How to Explore Inman Park Edges While Getting a Hairdo Pt. 2 of 2 The Wisteria Block

Architecture Tourist

When I'm lucky, I get to take JoAnn to the salon. While she gets her "do" done, I explore. I was a bit anxious about leaving JoAnn hanging, and didn't realize my phone was on mute. So I decided to chance it and do Part 2. It was about 4:45. Part 2: The four restaurants at the corner of North Highland Avenue at Colquitt: Folk Art , Il Localino , North Highland Pub , and Wisteria.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

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

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Every Architecture Project Has Four Corners

EntreArchitect

Begin with Intention. Effective project execution is associated with successful achievement of design intent, high-quality construction, profitability and efficiency. Effective management indeed rests in part with a project manager’s ability to deliver a quality project on time and within the approved fee. But profitability and efficiency of design and production are not the only markers of successful project completion.

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OSSA '17 - The Great Beauty

Architects for Urbanity

Tutors: Architects for Urbanity (Karolina Szóstkiewicz, Irgen S a l ian j i ) Participants: Gabriela Bratkowska, Karolina Krzy?anowska, Marcin Osak, Natalia Po?nik, Martyna S?owi?ska, Alicja Szyszkowska, Aleksandra Wróbel, Attendant: Micha? Czeszejko AfU tutored one of the student teams of OSSA workshop in Poland last October. Under the topic of the Great Beauty, the students researched the notions of beauty and ugliness in art, fashion, architecture and politics and came up with a series of cou

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Hawaii’s first net-zero public school

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Kihei High School on Maui is slated to become the Hawaii Department of Education’s (HIDOE) first net-zero school and Maui’s first Hawaii-Collaborative for High Performance Schools (HI-CHPS) project. The school will serve grades 9 through 12 and be located on more than 77 acres of undeveloped land. The campus will comprise multiple buildings and approximately 215,000-sf.

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Somehow, 2018 Feels Different

Life of an Architect

2018 is only a few hours old and it already feels different to me. Ignoring the fact that I am still sitting in my front room writing a blog post right before it is “due”, and ignoring the fact that this will be the first time in 5 years that I haven’t taken a two week vacation during the holiday break, things really do seem different.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

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.

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reNEWal. new year. new goals.

The Aspiring Architect

Well, welcome to another year! I remember in the past when people older than myself would warn me that the older you get, the faster time seems to go. And ugh…. They are so right. I thought time went by fast in architecture school, but geez, when you start working and time becomes relative to which project you were working on versus what month it was, time starts going by much faster.

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How to Explore Inman Park Edges While Getting a Hairdo Pt. 1 of 2 Fallen Arrows and The Dickey

Architecture Tourist

When I'm lucky, I get to take JoAnn to the salon. While she gets her "do" done, I explore. I know what you are thinking: It's way easier to wait in the car, listen to sports talk, and do Instagram. But I am the Architecture Tourst after all and I can't do three things at once anyway. (See Part 2: How to Explore Inman Park Edges While Getting a Hairdo Pt. 2 of 2 The Wisteria Block ) On Wednesday it was "The Dickey" / Fallen Arrows block and then the four restaurants at the corner of North Highlan

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Should Practical Construction Experience be Required for the Registration of Today’s Architect?

EntreArchitect

I come from a family of auto mechanics and contractors, so repair and construction are in my blood. Before I was registered as a New York State architect, I worked as a carpenter and mason during summers and school breaks. As a child, I would hear my carpenter uncle speak negatively about architects and I wanted to know why, first hand. (…and boy, did I?).

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Shape shifters: Kinetic architecture allows buildings to perform beyond their intended purpose

BD+C

On Manhattan’s West Side, adjacent to the 26-acre Hudson Yards commercial redevelopment, a 200,000-sf cultural and arts center under construction is one of the latest—and, at $435 million, priciest—demonstrations of the practical and aesthetic value that kinetic architecture can bring to an ambitious project.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

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.

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The nation's capital of sustainable design

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Cities are the laboratories of innovation that power the world. They also hold the key to avoiding the most devastating impacts of climate change. Major cities, like Washington, D.C., make up less than 2% of the world’s landmass, but they contribute 77% of the world’s CO2 emissions. Based on the dense concentration of wealth, infrastructure, and people located in urban areas, it makes sense that the sustainable transformation of the world’s cities has become a focus of the climate change movemen

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Why architects and engineers like metal building systems

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The combination of design flexibility and high value-to-cost enable design professionals to provide their clients with cost-effective solutions for their practical and aesthetic requirements.

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Let’s discuss the Energy Star Multifamily High-Rise Program

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In a construction market that has been slowly recovering since the end of The Great Recession, multifamily housing has been the brightest star. The demand for rental housing has been on a steady climb since 2004 (Source: Freddie Mac ). .

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Welcome to the Jungle: Amazon’s Spheres have opened to employees and the public

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Everyone has heard of a snow globe, but what about a jungle sphere? Designed by NBBJ, the Spheres are a new plant-stuffed workplace at the center of Amazon’s Seattle headquarters. Exposure to nature has been proven to help relax people and increase their creativity, and the Spheres and their tens of thousands of plants are meant to do just that for Amazon’s employees.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

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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Four keys to designing autistic-friendly spaces

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurobehavioral condition, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in every 68 births have autism in the U.S. Individuals with this condition may experience hypersensitivity of the senses, difficulty understanding what others are thinking and feeling, and cognitive delays. .

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A 360-degree classroom highlights Washington State University’s new academic innovation hub

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The Spark, Washington State University’s (WSU) new 83,295-sf high-performance digital classroom building, provides the campus with a network of flexible, technology-enabled learning environments. The ZGF Architects-designed facility includes a variety of classroom types including formal, informal, large group, small group, individual, active, problem-based, and maker spaces.

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U.S. Green Building Council releases annual top 10 states for LEED green building per capita

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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released the annual list of the Top 10 States for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). The list ranks states in terms of certified square feet per resident in 2017. The list draws attention to states throughout America that are making significant strides in sustainable design, construction, and transformation at the building level and opens up conversations around community and city-level accomplishments in sustainable development.

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Revolutionizing the standard green lease

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As more building owners, managers, and tenants incorporate environmental stewardship and sustainability into their real estate operations, the concept of green leasing has moved into the mainstream. A green lease is a lease for a commercial or public building that incorporates an agreement between a landlord and a tenant as to how a building is to be occupied, operated, and managed in a sustainable way.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!