May, 2019

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Smart buildings can optimize wellness

BD+C

Despite spending most of our week working, currently only 9.8% of world employees are covered by a workplace wellness program. We know there is a performance gap in the workplace. Employees want wellness initiatives built into their employee experience, especially when they’re working in spaces that can leave them feeling stiff, stressed, and sick. .

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024: Presentation Skills, Tips and Techniques

Life of an Architect

Unlike most professions, architects are fairly accustomed to standing up in front of a group of people and speaking … but that doesn’t mean they like it ( or even worse ) – that they are any good at doing it. The concern going through almost everyone’s head before they get up in front of a group is that they will look stupid, sound stupid, or generally come across as someone who shouldn’t be talking about whatever it is they are talking about.

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Architecture Website Design — 5 Pitfalls To Avoid

Archmark

5 Architecture Website Design Pitfalls to Avoid. Is Your Architecture Firm’s Website Design Losing You Business? Architecture website design might not be the highest priority for firms that rely on reputation and relationships to keep their project pipeline full. However, there are a total of 20,836 architecture firms in the United States, and the chances are pretty good that you are facing some stiff competition.

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Top 15 Prettiest Places You Should Visit In New York

Virginia Duran

New York is full of gorgeous, and sometimes secret, Instagram-worthy spots. I’ve picked out the 15 prettiest and most photogenic places to visit in town. Planning a trip to New York soon? Great news, I have some sights to delight your eyes. All of them are special, pretty and even romantic.

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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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revealing the secret to the things a minimalist chooses to remain within his house

Think | Architect

I don’t know much about art, but I know what I like. No, I do not like that phrase, nor subscribe to its tenets. Nevertheless, if we wish to have autonomy as citizens of this country or this planet and ascribe value in the objects we possess, we must not submit to the artificial value […].

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Construction employment increases in 250 out of 358 metros from April 2018 to April 2019

BD+C

Construction employment grew in 250 out of 358 metro areas between April 2018 and April 2019, declined in 53 and was unchanged in 55, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said construction employment in many parts of the country likely would have been higher if firms could find more qualified workers to hire.

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025: Architectural Bucket List

Life of an Architect

Today we are talking about Architectural Bucket lists. Everyone knows what a bucket list is – things you want to do or achieve in your life. For an architect, this could be visiting Therme Vals in Switzerland by Peter Zumthor, or if this was prior to 1969, maybe it would be smoking cigars with Mies van der Rohe. [Note: If you are reading this via email, you will have to click here to access the on-site audio player] Items that an architect would put on their Architectural Bucket list could cov

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Which book is best for NATA preparation?

Architecture Chat

Apex Publications Complete Self Study Material Kit for NATA and JEE-Arch. This self study material package combines all of the necessary NATA syllabus into one. The edition is complete with the latest syllabus, sketch book, practice tests and NATA study material. It doesn’t stop there. It also includes hand sketching tips from human proportions to various geometrical shapes.

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5 Travel Books I am Reading (and Loving) Right Now

Virginia Duran

Reading is one of life’s best pleasures. And an expression of self-love. Finding time to devour a book can be quite challenging. But finding a good book can be even trickier. Occasionally, I’ve come across really good books. Books about architecture, travel and history – which are my personal favourites.

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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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the architecture of theory and how it is evidenced in my practice

Think | Architect

Theory and abstraction are not the same. I’ll merely scratch the surface. When I started architecture school in 1986, the first two core classes of Kent State University’s curriculum in those days were Theory of Architecture I and II. Second year greeted us with Theory III and IV. Most classes had Roman numerals IV, V, […].

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Zeppelin Development project breaks ground

Denver Urban Review

Last week, Denver-based Zeppelin Development announced the groundbreaking for Kabin, 194 workforce housing units in River North (RiNo). The groundbreaking will took place on Wednesday, April 24 at 3461 Ringsby Court, behind the RTD facility. Kabin will provide workforce housing to service industry and young professionals. Designed by a collaboration including Dynia Architects, Wenk Associates and Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture, the residences will primarily be one bedrooms with wood panel det

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Real estate learns to share

BD+C

Uber. Amazon. AirBnB. WeWork. Common. These are some of the prominent brands and business platforms that have come to define the “shared” or “gig” economy in the U.S. and beyond. They are reflections of and responses to societal and behavioral changes in the ways that people want to live, work, and play. Their success is linked inextricably to the ubiquity of mobile tools that connect users to the Internet that, as one AEC firm put it, “is the circulation system of the shared economy.”.

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Interior Stairwell Design and Graphics

Life of an Architect

Few people love putting together stair drawings, but I think you’ll agree that some stairs are more fun to detail than others. Such is the case for the monumental stairwell we’ve been working on for our Oak Grove shared coworking space. The front of the building was previously a generic spec developer office building complete with ribbon windows and ground level parking deck under the building.

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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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Single-Handedly, Contemporary Architects Draw by Hand

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In this age of computer-aided everything (CAD, sketch-up, photoshop, etc) it's refreshing to know there are those in the architectural community who still draw by hand. No computer model, no matter how realistic, can ever replace the warmth and depth of information imparted by hand rendering. More than just an art form, it's a communication technique!

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The Free Architecture Guide of Malta (PDF)

Virginia Duran

With its rich architectural history (dating back to the Bronze age), tumultuous past and key strategic point in the Mediterranean, Malta has a lot to offer, if one knows where to look. This guide covers everything interesting in terms of architecture. If you find any mistakes, or have any suggestions please let me know in the comments.

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Whats is building information modeling and BIM course

Architecture Chat

Building Information and Modeling is a brand new technology that has completely revolutionized the construction industry. BIM allows professionals (in the construction industry) to plan, design, construct and manage the built form and infrastructure in a more systematic way. Professionals like architects, civil engineers, structural engineers, MEP experts, and industrial designers must learn how to use this software.

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Prefabrication & BIM: Creating more efficient projects

BD+C

With today’s high demand for construction, a small pool of available and trained trade workers, and the need to build quicker and smarter, finding a way to increase productivity and efficiency is every project team’s goal. One increasingly popular trend that is helping solve this dilemma is prefabrication. By constructing materials before they hit the job site, trade contractors are boosting their operations.

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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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Attracting the next-generation workforce, and no, we don’t mean Millennials

BD+C

Gen Tech. Gen Wii. Net Gen. Digital Natives. Homeland Generation. Plurals. iGeneration. If these descriptions of the next generation of our workforce sound like a foreign language to you, you’ll want to pay close attention. Millennials are no longer “the next generation.” 1 In fact, Generation Z has claimed the title as this next wave of individuals enters the workforce.

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Two versions of a hard hat for the future are ready for production

BD+C

The construction engineering firm Clayco is vetting manufacturers to produce what it’s calling the “hard hat of the future,” which Clayco has developed with a team of 14 students and two faculty members at the Savannah (Ga.) College of Arts and Design (SCAD).

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How the Internet of Things will transform airport environments

BD+C

As everything from our phones, to our watches, homes, and cars get smarter, airports are striving to keep pace. From motion sensors that turn lights on and off depending on human presence, to radio frequency identification (RFID) tags that accurately track baggage through the airport and on to its final destination, the Internet of Things (IoT) has matured significantly over the past two decades. .

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Carrier’s world headquarters in Florida goes green

BD+C

Carrier’s world headquarters, the UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings, is the first commercial building in Florida to earn LEED Platinum v4 certification. The Platinum rating is the highest designation. It was awarded under the version 4 LEED green building program for building design and construction from the U.S. Green Building Council®. Carrier is a global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologi

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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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Workplace design – what we've learned from the educational world

BD+C

I came to Hanbury in 2017, after designing and managing workplace interiors projects for more than a decade. So naturally, I've observed the higher ed students we design for through a slightly different lens—not just as students but as the next generation of knowledge workers. I can't help but think of how their unique behaviors and preferences will shape the workplaces to come. . .

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Multifamily visionary: AvalonBay’s relentless attention to detail

BD+C

AvalonBay Communities, the fourth-largest owner of apartments in the U.S., holds more than 85,000 apartments, in 291 communities. The publicly traded equity REIT traces its origins to 1978 and the formation of Bay Apartment Communities, which merged with Avalon Properties Inc. in 1998. The developer/owner-operator is active in 11 states—California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, and Washington—and the District of Columbia.

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Slight rebound for architecture billings in April

BD+C

Following a sizable decrease in demand for design services in March, the April Architecture Billings Index (ABI) climbed back into positive territory according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

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Can machines design?

BD+C

Last year, in a tech report on artificial intelligence (AI) , BD+C reported that Arup had applied a “neural network” to a light rail design and reduced the number of utility clashes by over 90%, saving nearly 800 hours of engineering.

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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!