November, 2020

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Top 155 Architecture Firms for 2020

BD+C

Gensler, Perkins and Will, and HKS Architects top the rankings of the nation's largest architecture firms for nonresidential and multifamily buildings work, as reported in Building Design+Construction's 2020 Giants 400 Report.

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063: Holiday Gift Guide for Architects

Life of an Architect

It’s that gift-giving time of the year and if you have an architect in your life, you know that getting them a gift is rough since they are sooo particular – but that’s why we’re here. Now in its 11th consecutive year, Life of an Architect is once again putting out the definitive gift guide for architects so you don’t have to figure these things out for yourself.

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The Seven Sins of Architecture Branding & Marketing

Archmark

Avoid These Seven Architecture Firm Branding & Marketing Mistakes. For the past four years, our agency has been dedicated to helping owners improve their architecture firm marketing. In fact, we have analyzed more than 550 architecture firm websites to see what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to marketing for architecture firms and attracting new clients online.

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Making of House 59

Ronen Bekerman

Blender is picking up in ArchViz, and I’m looking into it at The Craft as well. Today I’m very happy to share the Making of House 59 by 77 Studio. They took it upon themselves to create this all with Blender & Cycles. Dive in as they describe their process and let’s discuss this on TALK. About 77 Studio. Seventy-Seven is a small studio located in Medellin, Colombia, founded in the year 2017, with the vision of helping architects and interior designers.

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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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12 Ways Driving Is Subsidized by Law

A Better Built Environment

One of my biggest frustrations with living in America is how we are almost forced to be reliant on cars. Our cities and towns are built to make driving necessary, and our laws are set up to directly encourage and subsidize driving at the expense of other ways of getting around. Streetsblog recently posted an article highlighting 12 ways that driving is both encouraged and subsidized by the law: Traffic Laws Soft-Peddle Very Dangerous Behavior Land Use Laws Favor Sprawl Legal Parking Requirements

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Top 100 Architecture Engineering Firms for 2020

BD+C

Stantec, HDR, and HOK head the rankings of the nation's largest architecture engineering (AE) firms for nonresidential and multifamily buildings work, as reported in Building Design+Construction 's 2020 Giants 400 Report.

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Bar Renovation – From Bad to Better

Life of an Architect

"Addition by Subtraction" was the theme for the renovation of my bar. Considerate detailing that thought about the entire space resulted in a simple and modern solution. The post Bar Renovation – From Bad to Better first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Bar Renovation – From Bad to Better at Life of an Architect.

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Window Sill 101: Everything You Need to Know

The Architect's Guide

Window Sills Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There are affiliate links in this post. This means that at no cost to you, I will receive a commission if you purchase through my link. I will only ever promote the products and services that I trust and 100% recommend. You may read my full disclosure policy for more information.

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The ArchViz BlackFriday to Cyber Monday 2020

Ronen Bekerman

The annual BIG ArchViz BlackFriday to CyberMonday promotion is underway with 35 Partners offering software, plugins, 3d models, textures, materials, rendering power, and more. Expect up to 50% Discounts and sometimes even more running until the end of Monday, November 30th with several promos going on well into (3)December. Visit the special landing page prepared this year to showcase all the great deals you can grab right away!

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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 Delightful Wonder & Diversity Of South African Architecture

DesignScape Architects

If we were to imagine what the cities and villages of South Africa would look like to a future population, where would we begin? Imagine the South African people were wiped out by a plague or environmental disaster, and 1000 years from now there were futuristic architects investigating our architecture to look for information regarding our art, culture and humanity.

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Sell Results, not time. Don't charge by the hour.

A Better Built Environment

A recent post on Seth Godin's blog resonated with my frustration with the common business of architecture and design: We don’t pay surgeons by the hour. And if the person who cuts the lawn shows up with a very fast riding mower, we don’t insist on paying less because they didn’t have to work as hard. Often, what we care about is the work done, not how long it took to do it.

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AIA honors cutting-edge designs with 2020 Education Facility Design Award

BD+C

The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing 11 projects for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers.

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Kitchen Pantry Design 101

Life of an Architect

Pantries are one of those spaces that exist within every house that either get a lot of attention or no attention at all. With just a few design moves and considerations, you can turn a regular pantry into something amazing. The post Kitchen Pantry Design 101 first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Kitchen Pantry Design 101 at Life of an Architect.

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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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Revit: Extracting Level Names in Dynamo

The Architect's Desktop

A few weeks back, I had a request to be able to filter a Door Schedule by the Level to which the Doors in the project were associated. That is a choice if you are only scheduling Doors in the current model, but is not an option if your Schedule includes Doors in linked models. I suggested that a Dyanmo graph could be created that would read the Level of each Door and write the Level name to a separate parameter, which could then be used for filtering.

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The Complete Buyer’s Guide to Awning Windows for a Modern Home

The Architect's Guide

Awning Windows Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There are affiliate links in this post. This means that at no cost to you, I will receive a commission if you purchase through my link. I will only ever promote the products and services that I trust and 100% recommend. You may read my full disclosure policy for more information.

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Outdoor Living Spaces : Slim House Case Study

Matt Fajkus Architecture

With thoughtful design, yards, porches, and patios can expand a home’s living space and offer enjoyable spaces to spend time with friends and family year round. Below, we’ll explore a case study of our Slim House backyard remodel and addition to give you some ideas to make the most of your outdoor spaces, whether you are making changes large or small.

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A Better Built Environment.

A Better Built Environment

Welcome to A Better Built Environment by Lucas Gray. Dedicated to the discussion of international architecture and urbanism, we are passionate about cities and design's impact on quality of life. Sign up now so you don’t miss out. Subscribe now In the meantime, tell your friends !

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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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Top 135 Contractors for 2020

BD+C

Turner, Whiting-Turner, and STO Building Group head the rankings of the nation's largest general contractors, CM at risk firms, and design-builders for nonresidential buildings and multifamily buildings work, as reported in Building Design+Construction 's 2020 Giants 400 Report. .

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Fireplace Renovation – The Long Haul

Life of an Architect

Renovating my house has not been awesome for so many reasons, but slowly and surely we are getting someplace with it all. The most recent item to be added to the "mostly" completed list is my fireplace. Let's make this clear right from the beginning - I despise my fireplace in the way that Harry Potter despises Voldemort. it is absolute and with malice.

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How this award-winning architect designs homes

30X40 Design Workshop

It’s always been about the drawings for me. It’s the singular aspect that led me to choose this profession: the making of drawings. And this is how I came to know Russ Tyson’s work, through his beautifully delineated architectural sketches. They have all the qualities I aspire to emulate. They’re well-composed, with subtle coloration, they’re narrative, loose and informal.

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Grow the City!

Community Architect Daily

People have been city attraction #1 (Danish architect Jan Gehl) With Brandon Scott now elected Mayor and his first term imminent, good advice is pouring in from all sides. Priorities galore: Fix the schools, crime, equity, the justice system, the property taxes, vacant properties, potholes and transit. Create more jobs. The list is as long as it is daunting.

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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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Traveling by Design

DC By Design

Years ago, I remember saying to my mother-in-law — a true homebody who resisted flying, much less venturing past the grocery store — that she and her husband should travel some since they had both retired. No need, she said, when they could just as easily see faraway places on TV. Now, like or not, we’re all having to live like my dear late mother-in-law.

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Reinventing the Public Library

Dennis Kowal Architects

Public Libraries after COVID will contain more programming spaces, smaller tables without permanent power so they can be moved, and specialty rooms for podcasting, 3D printing and teleconferencing. At Dennis Kowal Architects, our library designs already include these innovations. Identifying needs before they become trends, Dennis Kowal Architects (DKA) designs buildings that can adapt with the community and changing needs.

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Architects face data, culture gaps in fighting climate change

BD+C

A new study published today by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) finds that data and culture gaps are obstacles architects are facing in fighting climate change.

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Architecture Lectures and Presentations

Life of an Architect

One of my new tasks this semester in my academic position is to be a member of the departmental committee for lectures and exhibitions. This committee is tasked with creating the annual lecture and exhibitions program for the Department of Architecture. This has turned out to be quite the conundrum for yours truly. While I do not have any issue with being on the committee or being an active member, I find myself questioning the premise as a whole.

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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!