BD+C
APRIL 19, 2017
Did you turn off the lamp on your desk today before you left the office? Did you remember to reach down and turn off the power strip your computer was plugged into? When you got home from work, did you walk through the house turning off all the lights the kids had left on, and did you reach over and turn off the running water while they were brushing their teeth?
Life of an Architect
APRIL 3, 2017
If I have one regret during my education (between the ages of 18 – 24) is that I never worked on a construction site. Once I graduated from college, I went straight to work in an architectural office, drawing up all sorts of stuff that I had literally never seen before in my life. I managed to get along but I was acutely aware of my lack of practical knowledge and I have been trying to make up for it over the last 20+ years.
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Architecture Tourist
APRIL 23, 2017
The "thing about Neel Reid" for me is that his houses make me feel great, welcome, comfortable, human. Though he died at age 40 in 1926 J. Neel Reid remains Atlanta's most esteemed architect. It's a bit unfair as design is collaborative, yet they don't call them Hentz, Reid & Adler's houses, they call them Neel Reid's. As architect Greg Walker elegantly put it to me just last week: "Neel Reid was a stud.
EntreArchitect
APRIL 18, 2017
Why Architects Miss Their Profitability Targets. For all professional design firms there are two different, yet interrelated levels of profitability – a firm’s overall profitability and the profitability of each completed project. Historically, the profitability of professional design firms is, on average, in the range of 8-12%. While many firms achieve profitability exceeding 12%, the majority struggle to achieve their targeted profitability on every project, every year.
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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
APRIL 2, 2017
On March 5, 2017, developer Dan Gilbert unveiled his vision for Detroit's historic Hudson site. A vision brought to life by New York based ShoP Architects in partnership with local architects Hamilton Anderson Associates. Located on the original site of Hudson's Department Store, once the second largest department store in the nation, the site has remained vacant since the original building was imploded in 1998.
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BD+C
APRIL 13, 2017
NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, recently released its annual study “ Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate ” in which it details the development, construction, and ongoing operations of new commercial real estate in the U.S.
BD+C
APRIL 11, 2017
Improving air quality and reducing stress are two things that more businesses and homeowners want from their working and living environments. Plant walls can answer both of those calls, and are becoming more common in the built environment.
BD+C
APRIL 17, 2017
BD+C's 2017 Design Innovation report is represented by the following people, projects, and innovations that push the boundaries of design. Click on the title or image of each story to view the full article. .
BD+C
APRIL 25, 2017
Emojis tend to elicit fairly strong reactions from people. Many people love to use the small ideograms while texting and emailing like modern day hieroglyphics. Others experience a visceral hatred any time they see one of the little buggers. This dichotomy is best exemplified via a teaser trailer for The Emoji Movie. On one hand, the movie studio felt secure enough in the general public’s love of emojis to invest money in a feature film.
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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
APRIL 11, 2017
Bill Kreysler doesn’t pursue projects that are “flat.” His company, Kreysler & Associates, is one of a small band of curtain wall designers, engineers, and fabricators that provides AEC clients the wherewithal to execute complex—some previously unthinkable—façade geometries. Prominent examples of their work include the sweeping postmodern structures imagined by Frank Gehry, skeletal-like structures fancied by Santiago Calatrava, and the rippled exterior panels on the addition to the Snøhetta
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2017
Today, April 4, the design proposal for Amazon’s newest building is scheduled to be presented at a Downtown Design Review meeting. The 17-story, 405,000-sf building, which is being designed by Graphite Design Group, will sit at the site of a former hotel at 2205 Seventh Avenue in Seattle.
BD+C
APRIL 17, 2017
A speculative skyscraper designed for Tokyo takes the concept of wabi-sabi (finding beauty in the imperfect or incomplete) to heart. The Pod Vending Machine is designed to be continuously under construction, growing and evolving to meet Tokyo’s housing demand.
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2017
Not long after the world’s fourth tallest tower in the world became official, Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea has officially opened to become the world’s fifth tallest tower. . The tower, which comprises office space, residential units, and a seven-star hotel, rises 123 stories to a height of 1,819 feet. In addition to being the fifth tallest building in the world, Lotte World Tower also boasts a few other significant titles related to its height.
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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
APRIL 4, 2017
A new six-tower mixed-use project from Vincent Callebaut Architectures would incorporate community orchards, food gardens, and phytopurification lagoons in an attempt to build a sustainable and eco-friendly community. Named Hyperions after the world’s tallest tree (a Northern California Sequoia sempervirens that’s specific location is kept secret), the New Delhi-located project would be built out of cross-laminated timber (CLT) before being covered with food-producing gardens.
BD+C
APRIL 17, 2017
When Joe Lozowski took over Tangram Interiors about 15 years ago, the Los Angeles-based distributor of office furniture was down on its heels. “Just being a furniture provider was not an exciting story,” recalls Lozowski about a company that dates back to 1963. So the first thing he did after assuming control was to reach out to architects, designers, and clients about what they wanted from companies like his.
BD+C
APRIL 21, 2017
This September, the 21,000-seat Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to open in downtown Detroit. The $732.6 million arena will be the new homes to the Detroit Red Wings professional hockey team and the Detroit Pistons basketball team. The Red Wings is owned by Illitch Holdings, whose Olympia Entertainment division will operate the arena, and whose other holdings include the Detroit Tigers baseball team and the Little Caesars pizza chain.
BD+C
APRIL 12, 2017
The $12.2 billion merger of Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts reflects an industrywide consolidation that has placed the keys to millions of the world’s hotel rooms into the hands of a few hospitality companies.
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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.
BD+C
APRIL 10, 2017
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, heard from representatives of the construction industry in a hearing entitled “Closing the Skills Gap and Boosting U.S. Competitiveness” on March 29. There are about 100,000 fewer people working in the construction industry today than in 2007, said Rory DeJohn, senior vice president, Turner Construction Company.
BD+C
APRIL 14, 2017
Sasaki is hoping to create a new approach to urban agriculture with a 100-hectare swath of land between Shanghai’s main international airport and the city center. .
BD+C
APRIL 26, 2017
Nothing says Dubai like over-the-top architecture. Between the Burj Khalifa, the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab, and the twisting Infinity Tower, the Dubai skyline is quite a spectacle to behold. In true Dubai fashion, however, it isn’t enough just to look at the skyline and snap a few picture of it. No, it needs to be framed for all to see. And what is the best way to do that?
BD+C
APRIL 6, 2017
You’ve done brand research, nailed down a solid marketing strategy , and are making an impact in the industry. But it’s important to measure the success of your strategy to make sure your architecture firm is connecting with prospects and driving new business opportunities. Below, we’ve identified five architecture marketing tools that will help your firm evaluate if it’s on the track to more leads, higher growth, and broader brand visibility.
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
APRIL 12, 2017
Five years ago, it was apparent that Seattle’s urban redevelopment was expanding at a pace that would require more electrical output. Adding urgency to the city’s growth plans was the fact that its aging Broad Street substation was reaching its load limits, and part of that substation’s feeder system would be de-energized over time to accommodate the construction of the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement tunnel.
BD+C
APRIL 21, 2017
The city of Eskisehir, Turkey is known as a vibrant city packed with cultural, which makes it the perfect location for the planned Odunpazari Modern Art Museum. The museum is planned for a site located between a neighborhood called Odunpazari and a traditional wooden residential area with Ottoman Empire era architecture. The houses in this area are characterized by a structure where the second floor hangs out and lines up along the winding, narrow, and rugged road to form a unique streetscape.
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2017
With new and untested indoor environmental monitoring sensors and sensor-based systems coming on the market, there is confusion and uncertainty in the marketplace, according to the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).
BD+C
APRIL 26, 2017
That’s a Chicago Transit Authority subway car sitting atop the second-floor amenity deck of the “L” apartments in the city’s Logan Square neighborhood. The six-story complex, designed by Brininstool + Lynch Architects, is two blocks from the CTA’s Blue Line, which can get you to the Loop or O’Hare International in 25-30 minutes.
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