BD+C
JUNE 4, 2020
Two months ago, the foundation was poured for CUBE, a 2,200-sf, two-story building on the premises of Technical University Dresden in Germany, that claims to be the world’s first building made entirely of carbon-fiber reinforced concrete.
Life of an Architect
JUNE 29, 2020
Do architects still need to draw? This is a controversial topic to be certain, but is it something that should be considered when planning for the future of the profession and the education of future architects? I am not certain of my stance on the issue, but I do believe it needs open discussion. Continue reading Do Architects Still Need to Draw? at Life of an Architect.
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Dwell
JUNE 25, 2020
?With a strong white steel frame and smooth wooden handles, this is a laundry bin that doesn't need to be kept out of sight. Holds plenty of clothes and is easy to carry from room to room. Light and sturdy.
Jane Griswold Radocchia
JUNE 29, 2020
Why I left out diagram K from Owen Biddle's Plate 1 in his Young Carpenter's Assistant. Lesson 5 was written for a student today who wants to draw rectangles using practical geometry. Biddle was writing for the apprentices he worked with in 1805. They needed to know the practical application of geometry for the buildings they worked on - including the curved parts.
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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?
Community Architect
JUNE 12, 2020
Corona has turned the world upside down in less than half of a year. How will things be next year? The shut-down of almost all travel has led to much local introspection. With many activities on hold, we see like under a magnifying glass how our society really ticks. This gave the George Floyd death such momentum. In a series of investigations I will ask today how the US polices its communities.
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BD+C
JUNE 9, 2020
The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic on March 11, and by the first week of April, there was a nearly 80% decline in occupancy for hotels in the U.S., according to the hospitality analytics company STR. That same week, the National Restaurant Association estimated that 110,000 restaurants could close within the following 30 days, on top of the 30,000 dining places that had already shuttered.
Life of an Architect
JUNE 21, 2020
When an architect goes to work … what happens? Do they pull out a pen and sketch paper? Maybe they power up some hardware – quite possibly a bit of both. Ask and architect what they need to do their job and they’ll all give you different answers but we’ll give you the real scope on today’s episode … Architectural Tools. Continue reading 052: Architectural Tools at Life of an Architect.
Dwell
JUNE 25, 2020
?With a strong white steel frame and smooth wooden handles, this is a laundry bin that doesn't need to be kept out of sight. Holds plenty of clothes and is easy to carry from room to room. Light and sturdy.
Jane Griswold Radocchia
JUNE 16, 2020
Today these skills are not required knowledge for builders. We have steel carpenter squares that have true 90* corners, as well as levels and lasers. The carpenter squares shown here are some of the earliest made in the States. They were made in Shaftsbury and N. Bennington, VT, 1825-60. Some are on display at the Bennington Museum; all are available for study.
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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
Think | Architect
JUNE 8, 2020
It’s been over a year. It might be another. Today’s post is sharing a response to a struggling student honestly looking for answers to how one designs. How are historic works of architecture conceived? I have an answer. I have no answers. I’ve been an architect for approaching thirty years. Here is my response. “I’ve […].
Nicole Cullinan
JUNE 7, 2020
Sometimes I think my memories are catalogued like a library, rows and rows of drawers filled with references to time and place, somewhere for my mind to visit when I feel melancholy. Other times I am reminded of these records, like a book that has slipped behind the shelf, a delightful discovery. Memories form part of who we are and contain our sense of self.
BD+C
JUNE 10, 2020
The largest base-isolated building in the world officially opened in earthquake-prone Istanbul, Turkey, on May 21. The 1-million-sm, $1.5 billion Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, located near the North Anatolian fault of the Europe side of this city, features 2,068 seismic isolators. It is designed—by Perkins and Will’s Washington D.C. office, in collaboration with the Turkish firm Yazgan Design Architecture—to meet ASCE 41 “Immediate Occupancy” seismic performance objective under a rare
Life of an Architect
JUNE 10, 2020
Public Restroom design is often one of the most overlooked and underserved architectural typologies. These projects present their own kind of design challenges that may not always come to mind at first pass. They do not need to be “throw-away” projects but should be considered a chance to make the mundane a bit better through design and thoughtful consideration.
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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.
Stephen B Chambers Architects
JUNE 5, 2020
The Catalans are a part of the total Spanish identity, yet the area seems like a separate country in its culture, language, food, and climate. Several years ago we stayed in the Costa Brava coastal region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain. After a day and a half in the city of Barcelona, we met up with our group of twelve from Texas and shuttled to the medieval village of Ullastret, a two-hour drive northeast of Barcelona.
Architects for Urbanity
JUNE 3, 2020
Team: Architects for Urbanity with TARI-Architects, Local, Bianco Architects, Sara Simoska Arhitektura & Grupo H Client: Penda Real Estate Status: Competition project Location: Prague, Czech Republic Program: Housing, commercial & public space Area: 24.000m2 EGO + SYNERGY We propose a distinct main idea in response to the competition guidelines, one that consists of a strategic approach , aimed at changing the paradigm of self-referential projects and that embraces a more collective and
DesignScape Architects
JUNE 2, 2020
Quantity surveyors play one of the most important roles in the building process – so it is imperative for clients to familiarise themselves with necessary services they provide. Essentially the primary service of any quantity surveyor is to manage the costs of a construction project. In doing so, they can make sure that the project is completed within the estimated budget.
Virginia Duran
JUNE 2, 2020
We’ve been isolated for over two months now. The lockdown in response to the current Coronavirus crisis in the UK – and in many other areas around the world – is taking its toll on us all, albeit in very different ways.
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BD+C
JUNE 29, 2020
San Diego-based Inertia Systems today officially announces the launch of Inertia Platform, a cloud-based SaaS enterprise construction management platform that automatically connects and coordinates teams, processes, project and quality management through BIM and smart drawings.
Life of an Architect
JUNE 14, 2020
First and foremost, I am here to tell you that despite my own behavior, you really should find a way to take the time off your company provides. It's important for your mental and physical health, improved familial relationships, greater well-being, it'll allow you to keep focused when on the job, not to mention that vacations are something that most people look forward to so there is the "anticipation benefit" (one of the more underrated benefits by my estimation).
FareStart
JUNE 16, 2020
Location: Private Events at the FareStart Restaurant Date: Thursday, November 5, 2020 Price: $34.95 Reservation Status: Reservations Available Hours: 5:30pm - 8:00pm Due to COVID-19, the FareStart Restaurant remains temporarily closed, and we have cancelled Guest Chef Night.
Architects for Urbanity
JUNE 12, 2020
Read our interview and studio profile featured at New Generations HERE.
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.
DesignScape Architects
JUNE 2, 2020
The process of realising one’s dream home never really ends. There will always be another piece of furniture to add to your living room, or the desire to redesign a space in your garden. Unfortunately, the building process doesn’t always end after the ‘close out’ of a project. If your project is not managed efficiently, and if the building contractor took any shortcuts – it is likely that your building will require maintenance down the line.
Community Architect
JUNE 30, 2020
“The silver thread is broken, the golden bowl is shattered, the amphora of the fountain breaks, the bucket falls into the well” (Ecclesiastes 12:6) Whether one wants to understand the pandemic in biblical terms or just as a global event, it has shifted reality allowing perspectives and sensibilities not visible during business as usual, the previously dominant global model, in spite of the warnings.
BD+C
JUNE 19, 2020
A few years ago, in his book “Parking and the City,” Donald Shoup, distinguished research professor of urban planning at UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs, estimated that there were eight parking spaces for every vehicle that was on the road in the U.S. Other research also shows that one in three Americans doesn’t have a park within a 10-minute walk from his or her home.
Life of an Architect
JUNE 7, 2020
We are all familiar with the phrase “style over substance” but those words might mean something else to architects. If I were to look at a project and describe it with this particular phrase, there is no question that this would reflect a negative opinion. but is it unnecessarily harsh or does it have a place in any conversation where architecture is discussed?
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