BD+C
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) released an original “Tall Buildings in Numbers” (TBIN) research study entitled Vertical Transportation: Ascent & Acceleration. The study began as a collaboration with Guinness World Records to identify the commercial building with the fastest elevator speeds and longest vertical runs, which turned out to be Shanghai Tower, China.
Dwell
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Though kitchen cabinets play the obvious role of storing food goods, dinnerware, and pots and pans, they also have a powerful effect on the overall design of a kitchen. Because they play such a big role in terms of the way a kitchen looks and functions, it's important to make thoughtful decisions about them—from the materials and colors to the scale and layout.
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EntreArchitect
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
“Only do what only you can do” – Paul Sloane. This quote from Paul Sloane (author of several books about ‘lateral thinking’) has been the most provocative and impactful lesson I have had to learn in my professional career. “Get the monkeys off your back” (perhaps taken from a quote by Anne Lamott) ranks a very close second, related to the same subject, ‘managing your own time’.
Life of an Architect
SEPTEMBER 10, 2017
First, let’s get one thing clear: while it is labeled as “trace paper” don’t call it that. It is simply called “trace.” No apologies to “onion skin”, “bumwad” or any other monikers. Trace. A while back, I told everyone that if they smashed their roll of trace, it wouldn’t roll away from them when they were working.
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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?
Architecture Tourist
SEPTEMBER 2, 2017
It was different and doomed, it won't be remembered or missed, but its loss leaves the neighborhood with a little less. I have a thing about these "different" places set among subdivision mono-cultures. The old houses in the MAK Historic District in Decatur Georgia are mighty good, Leila Ross Wilburn designed several. Adams Street is particularly good, a street of porches.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
A city sustainability manager who inspires at-risk youth to connect with nature through action sports like surfing and snowboarding. A structural engineer who protects and serves foster children as a court-appointed advocate. A K-12 school design manager who has introduced more than 6,000 fifth-grade students to the architecture profession. .
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
On June 6, the first phase in the construction of the new Children’s Hospital at Erlanger in Chattanooga, Tenn., broke ground. When it opens next year, this three-story, 90,000-sf, $40 million outpatient center—which HKS designed and McCarthy Building Companies is building—will encompass 72 exam rooms, 21 specialty pediatric clinics, lab and imaging services, and a pharmacy.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
For almost two full centuries, a 1.2-kilometer stretch of waterfront in Istanbul, Turkey, restricted access to the public. The area was being used as a cruise terminal, and allowed only maintenance, deliveries, and the 6,000 or so passengers disembarking from each ship to enter the fenced-off space. A new master plan from Dror and Gensler, currently under construction, will reunite the general public with this stretch of waterfront by moving the terminal operations underground.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Then describing how his FIRM’S design of the 111-room Strand & Pier Hotel, in the heart of Hermosa Beach, Calif., will capture the essence of that famous surfing town, Don Harrier, AIA, LEED AP, Principal with HKS, waxes nostalgic. The 12x40-foot guestroom dimensions reflect “longboard proportions,” he says. Finely detailed wood rails, trellises, and partitions “evoke the handcrafted nature of shaping surfboards.
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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
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Washington, D.C. was named the first LEED for Cities Platinum city in the world by the U.S. Green Building Council last month. Today, 65% of D.C. neighborhoods are walkable, 58% of commuter trips are by bike, walking, or public transit, and the D.C. government is 100% powered by renewable energy. D.C. is also on track to derive at least one-half of its electricity from renewable resources by 2032.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
E-commerce is reshaping the landscape for traditional retailers. Store closures and consolidations in 2017 are on pace to eclipse the total number of stores that failed in 2008, in the depths of the Great Recession. Just two months ago, Credit Suisse forecasted that 20-25% of malls will close by 2022.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Projects are the backbone of the way you do business. Isn’t it time that you step up their analysis? After all, doing so is really the only way you can set concrete goals, ensure predictability, and grow your profits in a sustainable way. Clearly, then, you can’t neglect your metrics. The indicators I’m about to take you through comprise a potentially daunting list, but when you track them regularly, you’ll have the information you need to make the right decisions for your firm.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
The Irving (Texas) Music Factory, a 17-acre entertainment district anchored by a 103,620-sf, 8,000-seat-capacity pavilion, was scheduled to open August 31, with no less a headliner than comedian Dave Chappelle. The entertainment district encompasses 25 restaurants and bars, a 35,000-sf Alamo Drafthouse cineplex, and 100,000 sf of office space that Ethos Group, a financial consultant, is leasing.
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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
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Eonomics are a major factor in every school design decision, often conflicting with the goals of educators. With budgets tight, the discussion inevitably turns to dollars and cents, instead of the benefits of creating better school environments. .
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Since 2016, nearly 100,000 man-hours have been invested in the Old Chicago Main Post Office to prep the building and the site for its planned redevelopment. 200 construction workers from 27 construction-related firms have been on site and removed an estimated 20 million pounds of debris. Now, 601W Companies and Gensler have revealed detailed plans for the redevelopment.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
The Arrillaga Family Sports Center has recently been repurposed to become an 18,000-sf “Home of Champions” for Stanford Athletics. The new building showcases all 126 years of Stanford student athletes and their achievements through interactive design elements.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Goodbye, Newman. In a case saturated in pop culture references, a fake architect named Paul J. Newman has been sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison after he was caught in a New York state fraud investigation dubbed “Operation Vandelay Industries,” a reference to the 90’s sitcom Seinfeld. Newman was sentenced on Sept. 5 after pleading guilty to six felonies that included grand larceny and fraud, the Associated Press reports.
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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
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Pay no attention to talk of a multifamily housing bubble. The ranks of potential renters and condo buyers are going up by a million a year, while only 400,000 new units are coming on line. True, the Federal Reserve Bank recently cautioned lenders about a potential bubble in the luxury arena. In some cities—Miami and New York stand out—the high end of the market may be slowing a bit.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
It goes without being said that you want your AEC firm to be a place that your employees enjoy working. In addition to all of the obvious benefits of happier employees, attracting and retaining the right talent gives your firm a competitive and strategic advantage over the competition. That’s why so many top firms are turning to employer branding to differentiate their work environment from other similar firms.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
More than ever, today’s schools must address complex global issues while anticipating future changes in education and technology. To help us meet this challenge, we look beyond the world of K-12 education to inform and enrich our understanding of what a future-ready schools looks like.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
According to CBRE's 2017 National Green Building Adoption Index, which ranks 30 of the largest commercial office markets in the U.S. by the share of green-certified square footage, 38% of all office space in the nation's largest markets were LEED and/or ENERGY STAR certified as of 2016. This is a slight increase from the 37% reported in 2015, but a huge jump from 2005, when less than 5% of office space was certified.
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
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Commercial construction is in high demand across the country and contractors remain optimistic about the current and forward-looking health of the sector, according to the Q3 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (‘Index’), released today.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
The 3,800-seat Covelli Multi-Sport Arena at The Ohio State University will not take the place of the Schottenstein Center, where 19,500 can watch a basketball game. What it will do is provide a home for wrestling, volleyball and gymnastics, while also allowing for lectures, concerts, banquets, academic college’s graduation, and similar campus events.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
The CDC targets the bathroom as the most dangerous room in the house. Every year, about 235,000 people over the age of 15 come to the emergency room with injuries they’ve sustained in the bathroom, and 14 percent of those injuries result in hospitalization. Injuries increase with age, and for all ages the most accident-prone activities were bathing, showering, and getting out of the tub or shower.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
A four-story tenement on the Lower East Side of Manhattan was recently renovated and turned into a nine-story mixed-use development. The development includes an art gallery on the ground floor and seven stacked condominiums. The owners informed G Ateliers Architecture, the project’s architect, that they wanted each condo to have a nice balcony with good views.
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