BD+C
APRIL 23, 2019
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) this week named the 2019 recipients for its highest honor, the COTE Top Ten Awards. . COTE bestows the award annually on 10 design projects that have expertly integrated design excellence with cutting-edge performance in several key areas.
Life of an Architect
APRIL 14, 2019
In the beginning, when you are starting to plan your budget for building a new house, residential construction costs are not that complicated unless you really want to make them that way. There are some general broad stroke pieces of information that if you know them, you will not be surprised when it comes time to plan your budget. [Note: If you are reading this via email, you will have to click here to access the on-site audio player] Since all these costs can be screwed up in any number of
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Dwell
APRIL 19, 2019
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Archmark
APRIL 17, 2019
Archmark to Speak at 2019 AIA Florida Convention. Bryon and Kellie McCartney, managing partners of Archmark. Our managing partners, Bryon and Kellie McCartney, were invited to speak at the 2019 AIA Florida Convention and Trade Show in Orlando, Florida in late July. The theme for this year’s convention is “Pursue Your Passion For Architecture” and Bryon and Kellie will talk about what architects can do to attract more (and better) clients.
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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?
Dennis Kowal Architects
APRIL 25, 2019
Reviving your Library. “Mommy, please take me to the Library” has been a consistent comment about our renovations of the windowless basement of the Plainfield Public Library. Exposed pipes? No problem, let’s reinvent them into jungle vines. A hole in the floor from an old story pit? No problem, let’s make it a reading pond and put a wooden bridge over it.
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BD+C
APRIL 17, 2019
The ways that architects, developers, and operators design projects, attract tenants, manage costs, and measure success are each flexing as cities change and generations make big shifts in living habits.
The Aspiring Architect
APRIL 25, 2019
I’ve been working for almost 5 years… that’s pretty hard to believe. Around this time each year, I always think back to when I was going through the interview process for my first internship (which is now 6 years ago, whoa). It’s somewhat entertaining to picture myself back then, because I can very clearly recall my first interview and how extremely nervous I was… I mean it’s a big deal, right?
Dwell
APRIL 11, 2019
Make your kitchen spick-and-span with these space-saving organizers, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, and more. Has your kitchen fallen victim to the winter blues? Reignite your joy of cooking this spring by giving your space a much-needed refresh. These products will help you corral clutter and make cleaning a breeze. Bissell PowerFresh Scrubbing and Sanitizing Steam Mop Give your floors a natural clean with this powerful steam cleaner.
Architecture Chat
APRIL 20, 2019
The contemporary construction industry is more competitive than it ever was. Each and every organization is looking for professionals with a specialization or a Master’s Degree. So, my first advice is for you all, is to get a master’s degree. This investment will guarantee you a better future. An architect without a Master’s Degree is no better than a draftsman.
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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
architect design™
APRIL 18, 2019
Just in time for summer Rizzoli has a new, soon-to-be-released book about the ubiquitous beach house: Summer Houses by the Sea: The Shingle Style by Bret Morgan. Of course I have to lead this post with the most famous house featured in the book, Grey Gardens, which recently sold. What makes this book different from others on the same subject is not only the never-before-published, full-page photographs to drool over but FLOORPLANS for many of the houses!
Archmark
APRIL 17, 2019
What we learned from reviewing more than 400 architecture firm websites Archmark takes the stage at the 2019 AIA Florida Convention Our managing partners, Bryon and Kellie McCartney, were invited to speak at the 2019 AIA Florida Convention and Trade Show in Orlando. The theme of the convention was “Pursue Your Passion For Architecture” and Bryon presented about what architects can do to attract more — and better — clients.
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2019
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association will award six libraries with the 2019 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards for excellence in architectural design. You will find each project and a brief description from the AIA below. For more information, click the project name or image. .
Architects for Urbanity
APRIL 7, 2019
Team: Irgen Salianji, Karolina Szóstkiewicz, Katarzyna Duliba, Adrianna Drohomirecka Status: Competition project Location: Krakow, Poland T he Center of Literature and Language ‘Planet Lem’ is located on the historic 13th-century salt road from Wieliczka Salt Mine and the important site of the Salt Depot, which have always formed a communication and language exchange route.
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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.
Architects Tales
APRIL 1, 2019
– “God is in the details”- Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. -“God is a verb.”- Buckminster Fuller. Story No. 25 for the blog, architects-tales.com, Copyright 2019 by Dale R. Ellickson. Many professions such as lawyers, doctors and architects have a rule of halves. The rule of halves is a restatement of the meaning of “median” in statistics: that is, in any group of people, half of them will be on one side of the median and the other half will be on the other side.
Life of an Architect
APRIL 28, 2019
Sometimes bad things happen, and it impacts you in a way that you weren’t anticipating – takes you out of your normal head space. Since I don’t like feeling bad, we’re going to do something about it. Welcome to “The Fun Show” [Note: If you are reading this via email, you will have to click here to access the on-site audio player] Just like the occasional blog post, the podcast (and blog post) today will be a “life” day because we are talking about, well, whatever we wan
Architecture Chat
APRIL 2, 2019
Architecture professional experience or internships have gradually become more than just being part of the academic curriculum or a tick mark on a to do list as an architecture student. They have now become a career defining process that will add to your skill set, allow you to add professional projects to your personal portfolio and also help you figure out your future specialization or career goals.
BD+C
APRIL 15, 2019
A huge, complex project involving many facets of medical care and research in China is meant to be the vanguard hospital in a system of green-designed teaching hospitals to be built throughout the nation. Designed by HMC Architects, the sprawling three million-sf Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University, in China , is now open. It is the official pilot green hospital for development of China’s green guide for hospital design.
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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 9, 2019
The engineering firm McKinstry, in partnership with energy provider Avista, has been a driving force behind the development and construction of what is being touted as one of the biggest zero-energy, zero-carbon facilities in the world.
BD+C
APRIL 9, 2019
Technology is changing how construction projects are delivered. From utilizing virtual reality to create immersive owner experiences, to capturing and tracking real-time data, technology plays a vital role in delivering consistently successful projects.
BD+C
APRIL 5, 2019
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) recently unveiled its vision for Oceanix City, a man-made ecosystem designed to grow, transform, and adapt organically over time, evolving from neighborhoods to cities with the possibility of scaling indefinitely. The idea was shown as part of the first UN high-level roundtable on Sustainable Floating Cities.
BD+C
APRIL 2, 2019
Proponents of open offices claim that the design promotes employee collaboration, but a recent study found just the opposite. Wide open workspaces actually reduce the time employees spend in face-to-face interactions by 73%, according to researchers at Harvard Business School and Harvard University. The researchers studied people who switched from individual cubicles to an open office plan.
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 19, 2019
As the 1990s were drawing to a close, Jesse Devitte wasn’t sure there was much of a future investing in the tech-averse AEC world. He had formed that opinion after stints as President of the AutoCAD software startup Softdesk, which went public in 1994; and then as Vice President of Autodesk’s AEC Market Group after Autodesk paid $90 million to acquire Softdesk in 1996.
BD+C
APRIL 24, 2019
When it comes to the ongoing downtown revitalizations in cities throughout the nation, destination points always are part of such plans, since they bring in visitors. A good downtown revitalization always includes a sports stadium or two, since such spots create a vitality that radiates out into the neighborhood surrounding it. In St. Louis, plans for a proposed Major League soccer stadium downtown are meant to build upon the success of recent developments there.
BD+C
APRIL 27, 2019
. TIGHT SITE NO OBSTACLE for this SEATTLE TEAM. Photo: Aaron Locke Photography. . Columbia Pacific Advisors’ project team for The Danforth, a 16-story tower in Seattle, had barely 22,000 sf of site in which to squeeze in 265 apartments, a 53,000-sf Whole Foods grocery, and five levels of below-grade parking. Tiscareno Associates (architect) led the team of DCI (structural engineer), GGLO (interiors), and Howard S.
BD+C
APRIL 25, 2019
Cubix North Park in Seattle, Washington defies the misconceptions of modular construction. The project passed the rigorous Seattle Design Review board with its modulated façade and playful expression of the modular components.
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