BD+C
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
On September 29, the MILL National Training Center opened in Colorado Springs, Colo. The 46,000-sf facility, in a former potato chip factory, is being touted as the first of its kind in the nation to offer high school students, military veterans, teachers, and anyone looking to start a new career training in woodworking manufacturing, cabinetry, and construction.
Life of an Architect
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
I am an architect who suffers from logorrhea (real word, possibly a fake diagnosis), and along with my glibness and sense of humor, I have managed to channel these attributes into a website that is focused on being an architect and what that means from my perspective. To that end, I recently read an article over on ArchDaily regarding side hustles for architects that actually listed me and this website as a side hustle, which got me thinking … Is writing and maintaining this website reall
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Architects for Urbanity
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
Architecture : Architects f or Urbanity (Marina Kounavi, Irgen Salianji, Karolina Szóstkiewicz, Harris Vamvakas) Structural : DENCO Structural Engineering (Telemachos Panagiotakos, Stefanos Tsimpourakis ) MEP : GKA Engineers (Kostas Xaniotis, Kostas Hondos) The development of the new Passenger Terminal of Souda will contribute to the future development of the port and provide a high quality service to the continuously increasing number of visitors in Crete.
EntreArchitect
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
The material for preparing an annual budget, an annual profit plan, developing project fee budgets, and calculating billing rates—is the stuff of financial planning. Each is a type of forecast that serves as a benchmark for financial management. Annual profit plans and annual budgets are your firm’s financial goals expressed in dollars—your vision of what you hope your firm will achieve in the coming 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?
Matt Fajkus Architecture
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
Preface by Matt Fajkus: "We believe it’s important for an architect’s process to be inclusive in many ways. One aspect of this refers to using different tools in the design and presentation process, such as both digital models as well as physical scale models. In this piece, Jeremy speaks about the role of physical scale models in the design sequence.".
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BD+C
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
It’s late November, which means it is market forecast season for the AEC industry. Construction outlook reports from the American Institute of Architects, Associated Builders and Contractors, ConstructConnect, Dodge Data & Analytics, and FMI are beginning to roll in. And if the early prognostications are any indication, 2018 is shaping up to be a little less rosy for the nonresidential and multifamily construction markets.
Dwell
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
The beautiful charred look of shou sugi ban—or more accurately, yakisugi—gives these homes from around the world a striking look. Though its exact origins are unknown, historians believe the method— which involves charring Japanese cedar with fire, brushing it, cooling it, cleaning it, and varnishing it with a natural oil—began in Japan around the 1600s or 1700s.
Architects for Urbanity
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Team: Irgen Salianji, Karolina Szóstkiewicz, Marina Kounavi, Harris Vamvakas, Tatiana Zoumpoulaki Status: competition project Description in English: INTRODUCTION Warsaw is still in the wake of the 1990 political transitions, as most of Eastern European capital cities, combined with the severe historical facts that shattered the city and its urban fabric, leaving a distinct stigma behind.
EntreArchitect
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
A Structured Monday Leads To A Happy Work Week. As the new year quickly approaches, we hear the annual recommendations for planning our year ahead. Every magazine and blog is running an article about how to plan for 2018. Although stating long term goals and planning for their success is important, I suggest that planning your week, every week, will put you closer to your desired target when this time rolls around again next year.
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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
Life of an Architect
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
Where the internet is concerned, people have a “help yourself” attitude. When I first started my site, I will confess that I was ignorant of the nuances of what was, and what wasn’t, off limits. Common sense and my 10th-grade English should have told me all I needed to know, but the internet is HUGE and it is easy to be lazy. And then something happens, someone slaps your wrist and you are either horrified that you’re “that person” or you think that statistica
A Detroit Architect's Journal
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Its amazing to see how many buildings are under renovation downtown. So, while taking a lunchtime stroll, I decided to take pictures of some of the historic Detroit buildings currently under renovation. Where possible, you can contrast my picture with an historic photo of the building. Farwell Building (1915) Photo Credit Photo Credit: R.Saxon Jr. Named after Jesse H. and Emmer J.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Generally speaking, no one’s thrilled to receive a bill. Your clients are no exception. However, there are techniques you can use with your invoices that both highlight your firm’s value and make the process more convenient for clients. The result? Bills that make them smile (or at least not frown).
BD+C
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
As schools are working to develop new curricula to prepare students for a future dominated by technology, architects must also prepare education clients for a new future—one where they can explore their building designs in a fully immersive way.
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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
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
For the homeless, the experience of obtaining social services, whether in a soup kitchen, shelter, or free clinic, often means having to encounter institutional buildings marked by dingy walls, stained floors, and annoying fluorescent lights. . “The message people get is, ‘We don’t really care very much about you,’” says Mike Alvidrez, CEO, Skid Row Housing Trust, Los Angeles.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
The first indoor shopping mall in Austin, Texas is currently undergoing a major renovation to become Austin Community College’s new digital media center. The redesigned building will contain space for art, music, dance drama, radio-television-film, photography, visual communication, computer programming, and gaming technology. . Rendering courtesy of Perkins+Will. .
BD+C
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
. . Is your design catching eyes in the right places? New VR heat map technology delivers a detailed map of where viewers are paying attention in created VR experiences. Photo: Yulio Technologies. .
BD+C
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
After the Stapleton International Airport closed in 1995, most of the associated buildings were demolished. One of the few survivors, an air traffic control tower, stood vacant for over 20 years as the surrounding community grew around the site. The historic tower, which avoided demolition a few more times over the years, recently received its second lease on live as a Punch Bowl Social, a Denver-based “eat-ertainment” company that combines social gaming with a focus on culinary and beverage off
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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
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
According to a report released today by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), the private construction industry’s value added as a percentage of the nation’s real gross domestic product (GDP) rose to 4 in 2016, the highest level since 2009.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
The new award-winning Florida Hospital for Women, Orlando Campus will eventually have 336 licensed beds in the patient bed tower and represents the pinnacle of women’s healthcare while overlooking calming and lushly landscaped gardens and grounds while serving women’s health needs through all stages of their lives.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Building Design + Construction’s 34th annual Reconstruction Awards honor 19 projects for standing out as the best in renovation, preservation and adaptive reuse work. For the 2017 Reconstruction Awards, BD+C awarded two Platinum award, four Gold awards, five Silver awards, five bronze awards, and three honorable mentions. The projects ranged in use from restaurants and university buildings to healthcare facilities and religious buildings.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
“Collaboration” has become an abiding design goal for many nonresidential building types, such as offices and educational institutions. But the medical field, with its hierarchical divisions and silo mentality among professionals, continues to resist a more collaborative workplace culture. Perkins Eastman set out to find out why, and used one of its own projects—the 95,000-sf NYU Winthrop Hospital Research and Academic Center in Mineola, N.Y.
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
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
In renovating and expanding the Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling, Ill., design architect Product Architecture + Design drew influences from the hospitality industry to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Design elements such as colored-glass room dividers and distinctive curvatures in the carpet, ceiling panels, and light fixtures create definition between zones in the library.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
The University of Arkansas’s new 202,027-sf, 708-bed residence hall, dubbed the Stadium Drive Residence Halls, is set to become the first large-scale mass timber residence hall and living learning setting in the country. The project is currently under construction on a linear four-acre site that slopes from north to south. Within this relatively small, densely planted buffer zone the project is shaped by the concept of “a cabin in the woods” that provides a new university gateway.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Connor Christian wasn’t supposed to be working on the NNYB. Based in Omaha, Christian, who is Director of Digital Implementation at HDR, was visiting the offices of TZC (the consortium of design-builders constructing the NNYB) regarding an unrelated transportation project. One day, HDR’s Project Director, Jeff Han, burst through the door and asked him, “You’re the new BIM guy, right?
BD+C
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
The new American Girl Place New York recently opened at 75 Rockefeller Plaza and offers guests several innovative experiences across its 37,000 sf. Designed by FRCH Design Worldwide, the new store features an American Girl Salon, American Girl Café, a Content Hub, and a Create Your Own Design Studio. The American Girl Salon allows children and their dolls to get matching hairstyles, mini-manicures, and pierced ears.
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