September, 2021

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Contextual Character

SW Oregon Architect

Entrance to the Batu Caves, Malaysia (photo by Lloyd Alozie on Unsplash ) I’ve previously mentioned how Bill Kleinsasser constantly revised his self-published textbook SYNTHESIS , which served as the foundation for his introductory course on architecture at the University of Oregon. All told, he produced nine editions, of which I have three. He undoubtedly considered each an improvement over its immediately preceding version.

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Remodeling Your Kitchen?! Here’s How To Find The Perfect Countertops.

Aric Gitomer Architect

If you ask any homeowner about the most widely-used space in their house, the answer will probably be the kitchen, at least in most cases. Be it freshly-prepared warm food or concealed storage the kitchen, is the unsung hero in every household. But there’s one feature in all kitchens that bears the brunt of all the work. It’s the primary defense system against the scratches from the cutlery, the stains from the seasoning, and even the oil spills.

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No summer vacation for the GC Kraus Anderson

BD+C

The Duluth, Minn.-based general contractor Kraus-Anderson has been busy this summer, having finished the construction and/or remodeling of several education, public safety, and healthcare projects in Wisconsin and Minnesota. They include: A new 37,000-sf fire station was added to an existing police station in Minnetonka, Minn. Image: Wold Architects and Engineers. .

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Just Draw it Up

Life of an Architect

People frequently reach out to architects and simply ask "We know what we want, we just need someone to just draw it up." Don't be that person. The post Just Draw it Up first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Just Draw it Up at Life of an Architect.

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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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EGD: Taking it to the City

AI Interior Architects

The passion and commitment of designers on IA’s Experiential Graphic Design (EGD) team goes well beyond professional engagement and spills into the community as a personal pursuit. To illustrate that point, we asked three IA designers to share with us … The post EGD: Taking it to the City appeared first on IA Interior Architects.

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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: G

SW Oregon Architect

Gerlinger Hall, south elevation (all photos by me). This is the next in my Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet series of blog posts, the focus of each being a landmark building here in Eugene. Many of these will be familiar to most who live here but there are likely to be a few buildings that are less so. My selection criteria for each will be threefold: The building must be of architectural interest, local importance, or historically significant.

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Maintenance Tips for Brick Walls

Aric Gitomer Architect

Historically, brick has been the preferred material for a wide variety of habitable spaces. Famous for providing the basics such as enclosure to the advanced feature of protection to the building framework, bricks have been steadfast and unwavering. Brick offers an economical and aesthetical answer in terms of texture, color, and durability. The use of brick as a primary construction material can be seen all around the world.

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Construction demand continues to outpace the industry’s workforce capacity

BD+C

The markets in Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri that the construction company Carson-Mitchell, Inc. serves are “booming,” says its President and CEO Chris Carson. Despite the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on its economy, construction “never really slowed, or stopped” in Florida, says Brett Strassel, Vice President of Operations for the West Palm Beach-based Hedrick Brothers Construction.

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The Perspective of Work-Life Balance

Life of an Architect

Right out of the gate I’m going to say that you have to craft your own particular description of what work-life balance means in order to achieve it. It has been incredibly interesting to see how the emails and questions relating specifically to this topic have exponentially increased over the last 4 years, and I am at a loss as to why they are specifically coming in now.

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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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FIFTEEN YEARS AGO

Shades of Grey

Earlier this year, while pursuing the work I did on Luzern, I noticed a parallel with Kathmandu. Both cities thrived on their position as gateways to mountain passes and long-distance trade. Also both cities sit on land masses (Italy and India) that floated up via plate tectonics and created spectacular mountain ranges (Alps and Himalayas) as they crashed into larger objects.

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2.6. THE MASONIC ROOMS

The Architecture Professor

Burnham & Root, Masonic Temple. Above: Plan 18th Floor; Below: Plan 17th Floor. They were almost identical except for the exterior windows. I have dashed in the cantilevered walkways seen in the atrium photo that do not appear in these originals. It is apparent that these were added not only for privacy screening, but also to permit access to the smaller center hall without having to move through the larger halls. ( Architectural Record , March 27, 1893).

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Corvallis Museum Virtual Tour

SW Oregon Architect

Th e Corvallis Museum (photos by Jeremy Bitterman unless noted otherwise; all images here are screenshots from the webinar presentation) A project I’ve been tracking for many years—literally decades—is now complete. (1) The gleaming new Corvallis Museum , designed by Allied Works Architecture and constructed by Gerding Bulders for the Benton County Historical Society (BCHS), proves to have been well worth the wait.

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Maestranza

Lines on Paper

ideas for a housing competition My family thinks that I will continue working because I enjoy it - and they are right. Mostly. I enjoy the process of thinking, drawing, coming up with ideas to solve problems, getting ideas built, teaching people and learning from them. But people also get in the way; they don't listen, they drag their feet with decisions, they are lazy and petty.

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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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Top 10 outdoor amenities at multifamily housing developments for 2021

BD+C

For multifamily developers, and their building teams, getting the amenities mix right could make or break the success of their multifamily housing developments. Ongoing research by BD+C 's sister brand, Multifamily Design+Construction (MFDC), aims to help developers, owners, architects, and other project team members identify proven and trending multifamily amenities. .

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Ep 084: Building an Architect

Life of an Architect

There is a process in "Building an Architect" that starts when you are a shiny teenager, through college, with the process continuing for your entire career. The post Ep 084: Building an Architect first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 084: Building an Architect at Life of an Architect. There is a process in "Building an Architect" that starts when you are a shiny teenager, through college, with the process continuing for your entire career.

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10 Questions Architecture Firms Need to Ask Before Hiring a Web Design Agency

Archmark

Your website, and your ability to be found online, is crucial to your architecture firm’s survival. Prior to the Coronavirus crisis, many architects we talked with would tell us that they never get new business from their websites and that their firm's success is based on their reputation and working relationships. While this may have felt true a few years ago, your website is now the first place most potential clients will go to learn about your firm, even when they are referred to you.

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A4: Introduction to Touro Synagogue

A4 Architects

Newport is famous for many things and for many “firsts” as it was the fifth largest city in colonial America and a major and prosperous settlement before the Revolutionary War. Among the things that Newport takes great pride in for is being a place of tremendous religious freedom at a time in history when that was a very rare condition. The area around Queen Anne Square, as Washington Square was known as until the death of the first president, was surrounded by the houses of worship of many fait

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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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Developing Our Sustainability Action Plan

SW Oregon Architect

A LEED Platinum project: The University of Oregon Student Recreation Center The American Institute of Architects has long advocated for environmental stewardship. In 2006, the AIA adopted the 2030 Challenge , which seeks to achieve a dramatic reduction in energy consumption and CO2 emissions by 2030, and a complete phase-out of fossil fuel emissions by 2040.

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Thomas Proctor: Classical Houses book signing this week!

architect design™

Live events are back! This Thursday, 9/23/2021, the WMA_ICAA is hosting Thomas Proctor from Los Angeles for the release of his new book: Thomas Proctor, Classical Houses from Rizzoli. Copies of the book will be available for sale from Politics and Prose. Proctor will be signing them following a brief presentation and refreshments will be served. Given the central location stop by for a drink and a copy of Proctor's excellent new book prior to dinner out on the town!

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Passports to a net-zero carbon future

BD+C

Climate change, net-zero carbon, circular economies, social value, health and safety, environmental protection—how can we better equip ourselves to win these battles? The answer lies in innovation and the development of new processes to support us in the fight.

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The Power of Diversity with Parva Markiw

Young Architect

Parva Markiw. Parva Markiw is an architect and a speaker at the Young Architect Conference Series. Her interest in architecture goes back to when she was a little girl. She fell in love with the word architecture as soon as she heard it – it just drew her in. Parva remembers trying to sketch the plan of the house they were living in when she was as young as nine or ten.

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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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VOLUBILITY

Shades of Grey

Too much working. Not enough blogging. But last week I found the time to paint a small canvas. So far, my paintings are all based on photographs that I have taken over the past decade or so. They deal with places that have caught my imagination: human settlements in different parts of the world. The process of painting runs in parallel to digital work that I also share on this blog, with Revit as the primary tool for figuring things out.

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A Strategic Plan for Baltimore's Transit Buerau

Community Architect Daily

The history of local transit It has been 51 years ago that the privately owned Baltimore Transit Company (BTCO) had dwindled out of existence and a State operated Baltimore Metropolitan Transit Authority took over which then became the MTA. It took 40 years that Baltimore City gave it a shot again to run its own transit in form of the Charm City Circulator.

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Ep 083: Ask the Show

Life of an Architect

In today's 'Ask the Show' episode, we answer ten questions ranging from salary, quitting your job, the value of a prestigious degree, and more. The post Ep 083: Ask the Show first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 083: Ask the Show at Life of an Architect. In today's 'Ask the Show' episode, we answer ten questions ranging from salary, quitting your job, the value of a prestigious degree, and more.

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Solar Glass: Turning Any Window into an Energy Generating Panel

Santa Cruz Architect

Photo-voltaic modules (otherwise known as solar panels) have been around for a while, allowing us to use sunlight as a source of energy. The issue with solar panels is that they need sufficient space on rooftops or on the ground to produce enough energy for them to be worth it, space that is limited in big cities. In recent years, companies have been working on a solution to this problem: solar glass (often referred to as “solar windows”), which can turn windows into power-generating panels.

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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!