BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd, a member of the Sumitomo Group, has big plans to celebrate the Group’s 350 th anniversary in the year 2041: a 350-meter wooden tower that comprises retail, office, hotel, and residential space. The Tokyo-based tower would become Japan’s tallest building and the tallest wooden skyscraper in the world. The overall goal of the high-rise, dubbed W350, is to help realize an environmentally conscious city of wooden buildings that would transform Tokyo into a “forest.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

I think there is a not-so-well-hidden secret out there that the websites for architects are almost all unilaterally terrible. They are cumbersome and hard to navigate – trying to find information on them seems to be a reward for people who demonstrate an unreasonable amount of patience. Why is that? Well, I have my theories but the main reason seems to be that architects don’t consider the people who might be viewing them, instead choosing to focus on style … essentially what w

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Archmark

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Brand Boost for Architects Four Steps to Refresh Your Brand How to Transform Your Architectural Firm’s Brand Branding for architects represents some of the biggest challenges in marketing. But when you get the branding right for your architecture firm, you can drive lasting success and engage more of your ideal clients and team members. While reviewing the branding and websites of more than 400 Florida AIA-member firms over the last few years, we have noticed that they quickly blur together.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

. The following is a compilation of my professional practice lecture on the last day of class. Instead of recapping the course or giving a final exam, I share with my students a presentation titled Advice as You Finish School and Start to Practice. I present a series of statements followed up with a brief explanation. Advice as You Finish School and Start to Practice… 1.

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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?

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The Aspiring Architect

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Hello there and welcome to the follow up post to my recent article 10 Do’s for an Amazing Interview. As promised, I wanted to not only share the “ do’s ” for a great interview, but also the “don’ts” for a great interview. Like I said in the first post, there have been some things that candidates have done or said in interviews that have been, well, surprising to say the least.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

This year started on a strong note for architecture firms, as the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw its highest January score since 2007. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the January 2018 ABI score was 54.7 , up from a score of 52.8 in the previous month. This score reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). .

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

About 30 days and thousands of sketches later, it’s time for the next round of Architectural Sketches – The Series. While I think adding “The Series” on to the end certainly makes it sound super exciting, I’m not entirely convinced of its value. I really want to try and demonstrate that there are all sorts of ways that architects sketch and work through design challenges, but my sketches just aren’t that great as standalone items.

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Archmark

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Attract Better Projects with a Digital-First Branding Strategy Use a Digital-Focused Strategy for Your Architecture Firm Digital transformation is changing how professional services firms are engaging with potential clients. Just as architects and designers have adopted technologies to improve day-to-day work, it's also time to embrace digital technologies for marketing and business development.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Mentoring the Young Architect. The profession of architecture has historically been dependent upon older architects mentoring younger architects. Due to the complexity of the profession, older architects need to train and mentor our young architects. One of the requirements of becoming a licensed architect is the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) which logs job training under certain tasks which is then signed off by a licensed architect.

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The Aspiring Architect

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

I’ve been fortunate enough to sit in on quite a few interviews over the past few years. They’ve been for a variety of positions both full time and intern level and have included candidates from many different schools and firms. After a while I began to notice a few common trends that make the superstar candidates stand out. And on the flip side of that, I’ve also noticed a few things that make me cringe and wonder “why?

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Architecture Tourist

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Phoenix Flies 2019 is only a year way. Here's are some places I'd enjoy seeing at the next #phoenixflies. To my knowledge they've never been on the tour. (Here are links to the online Phoenix Flies 2018 Program , to the Phoenix Flies 2018 Event Cards , and to the P hoenix Flies 2018 Daily Calendar Cards.) St. Paul's Presbyterian is a landmark a block from the Fox.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Intuition tells us that views of and exposure to the outdoors are good for the human mental state. In recent years, a handful of scientific studies—most notably Heschong Mahone’s daylighting in schools research—has provided AEC teams with important data to back up design decisions around daylighting, views, biophilic design, and a stronger connection with nature.

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Matt Fajkus Architecture

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Preface by Matt Fajkus: Questions of representation are as old as the profession of architecture itself. As drawing and rendering methods evolve, we find that there is no single “silver bullet” way to represent a building or space, but rather it is important to utilize different tools at different times. In this piece, former MF Architecture team member Janet Ni describes the power of renderings as a way to understand and predict the look and feel of a given design. .

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Archmark

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The Architect's Guide to Effective Branding 7 Steps for Architecture Firm Branding Branding for architects isn’t just about having a beautifully designed logo. In fact, when it comes to promoting your architecture firm, a distinctive brand is fundamental to communicating what makes your firm unique and different. In our experience branding and rebranding architecture firms , construction companies, and home service providers over the past ten years, we have developed a strategic process that mak

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Take the Time to Examine Project Financials—You Won’t Regret It. Your projects have many moving parts, and sometimes tracking their financials might seem overwhelming. You might not get all the information you want or maybe, you don’t even bother to determine the profitability of each project because it would involve too much time. It’s completely understandable, but if you want to get serious about boosting your firm’s efficiency and profitability, you need to start monitoring your project fina

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The U.S. Congress recently passed the Budget Act of 2018 that includes provisions to encourage states to adopt the latest building codes and invest in natural disaster mitigation.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Cities and suburbs are constantly changing and 2017 served up more than its share of challenges—some we saw coming (massive retail closures), while others took us by surprise (historic flooding and other natural disasters). 2017 saw the continuation of the evolution of expectations on the part of consumers, developers, office workers, and cities. Those expectations?

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Construction employment increased by 36,000 jobs in January to the highest level since August 2008, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said a possible new measure being discussed in Washington that would invest an additional $1.5 trillion in repairing and improving infrastructure would both help the sector continue to add jobs and attract new workers.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Engineered as an alternative to traditional building core construction methods, such as cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete, and masonry, this patented, steel-and-concrete hybrid system can simplify and accelerate the construction of reinforced concrete stair and elevator core structures. The CorTek Core System is supplied by Vulcraft, a fabricator of steel joist and deck components, in collaboration with its parent company, steel producer Nucor.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Ten years from now, a hotel stay will be a much different experience than today. Picture this: As you approach the property entrance, you see a massive art installation illuminated by an LED light show. You walk through the door to the lobby, bypass the check-in area, and are guided to your room by your smartphone and dynamic digital signage.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A nationwide survey of more than 300 end users, operators, landlords, and developers found that an agile workplace has a positive impact on user engagement. The survey—conducted by The Instant Group, a workplace innovation company, and the architectural firm HLW—also exposed a blurring of the lines separating “flex” and “conventional” approaches to office design and operations.

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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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BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

AIA San Francisco (AIASF) and the Equity by Design Committee, launched the third national Equity in Architecture Survey on February 12, 2018. Building upon the survey conducted in 2016, the third survey will further advance the national movement for equitable practice in the profession.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Located 6,000 feet above sea level on a nunatak just 10 miles from the summit of the tallest mountain in North America, the Sheldon Chalet is Denail National Park’s first and only luxury hotel. The chalet is located in the Don Sheldon Amphitheater, a natural valley carved by the ice of the Ruth Glacier and named after a famous Alaskan bush pilot and the man behind the Sheldon Chalet.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) announces its official list of the top landscape trends of 2018. As the voice of the multibillion-dollar lawn and landscape industry, NALP annually forecasts trends that will impact landscape planning, design and maintenance within the coming year. .

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Selfies. Photo-ops. Instagram walls. We’ve all heard of these moments and have been on the lookout for opportunities in our everyday experiences. As our lives become more digitally connected with social media apps such as Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook, there is not a moment we spend uninterrupted by the desire to post something unique or exciting.

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