BD+C

MAY 31, 2017

About 1.5 million people visited the Boston Public Library between July 2016 and March 2017. That’s a 22% increase over what the library drew from July 2015 through March 2016. That bump was attributable, in large measure, to the library’s $78 million renovation, the results of which debuted in July 2016. This three-year-long project, lead by William Rawn Associates | Architects and Consigli Construction, opened up and brightened what, by consensus, had been an uninviting space for patrons, disc

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Dwell

MAY 7, 2017

These compact residences employ clever storage solutions and thoughtful hacks for multifunctional living. When crafting small spaces, flexibility is key in making them as livable as possible. These innovative interiors demonstrate that by taking advantage of every square foot, a little creativity can go a long way. An Architect Turns Her Parents’ Garage Into a Tiny Home for $2,695 Moving home to Torrance, California, to take care of her dad, Monica Chang made clever use of her parents’ 170-squar

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Life of an Architect

MAY 21, 2017

Is there a Blueprint background on your business card? Stupid What if you made your card out of a slice of hardwood? Stupid Maybe your card folds into a pop-up house? Super stupid Or maybe your business card is an unusual size? I might want to kill you. Just like every other article I’ve written for Life of an Architect, the idea for today’s post was born out of the moment I found myself at the paper cutter chopping down a few cards I had received during my trip to the National AIA c

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EntreArchitect

MAY 30, 2017

Sketching The Hopes and Dreams of My Future. When I was 12 years old, I persuaded my father to allow me to convert a section of our home’s unfinished attic into my bedroom. Up to that point in my life my only experience with actual construction was observing my father and his friends build a new family room for our house when I was 7. Oh… that, and fabricating a few Cub Scout Pinewood Derby racers.

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Architecture Tourist

MAY 21, 2017

It was my birthday and I am the Architecture Tourist after all. I was in Stockbridge, Google said it was only eight minutes to the Carol Cobb Turner Branch Library in Morrow by Scogin, Elam, and Bray. First: The bottom lines. I salute places that are open to the public. You've just got to see this place. Pictures don't convey how strange-wonderful it is.

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BD+C

MAY 18, 2017

Purpose built shipping containers are being used in the construction of a modular 220-room Holiday Inn Express in Trafford City, Manchester, UK. The shipping containers come with fully factory finished interior fixtures and fittings that are installed before being delivered to the site. Additionally, the rooms have full height windows and are fully furnished before leaving the factory.

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The Aspiring Architect

MAY 8, 2017

Dear Client, I have just one friendly piece of advice I’d like to offer to you. And it’s very simple. Please don’t underestimate me. I know that I am young, and I probably look even younger. But I have been trained in this profession with 6+ years of college and two professional degrees. I have interned under licensed architects for over 5,000+ hours.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 2, 2017

You never know when you are going to have a good idea – they can come at any moment, regardless of your current activity, or the convenience level of writing them down. Unfortunately, I am painfully aware of all the times I am struck with absolute genius, only to forget what it was by the time I got up from my nap and took out a pen and piece of paper.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 23, 2017

Helping Firms Embrace the Language of Business. “Bookkeeping?!?! Psshh. It’s confusing, boring, and I don’t want to do it!”. “I went to school for architecture, not business!”. “Pencils I know, scales and tracing paper I know! Deciphering the client’s needs and wants? Bring it on! But bookkeeping?!?! What manner of evil is this?” These are the sentiments of many firms in the architecture community.

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BD+C

MAY 16, 2017

I remember a children’s story about a man who got angry when neighborhood kids threw rocks at ducks. He’d yell at them, but they would keep coming back to throw more rocks. One day, as the man was about to yell again, he saw a woman approach the kids. She had colored pencils and paints. She showed the kids how to draw ducks. By the end of the story, the kids had started looking for other animals and plants to draw. and they had put down the rocks.

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BD+C

MAY 17, 2017

C.F. Møller's winning design for a new 22-story high-rise set for construction in Västerås is nothing if not unique. The building’s elliptical shape allows for open facades facing in all directions and creates a new silhouette for the city’s skyline. The building will be constructed as a hybrid of solid wood and concrete. Concrete is the load-bearing construction up to the 15 th floor.

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BD+C

MAY 15, 2017

The new 47-story luxury residential high-rise designed for Chicago’s South Loop has officially broken ground. Designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz and built by Walsh Construction, the new tower will comprise 500 luxury rental units and 188 parking spots. In addition to the residential aspect, the tower will also have 7,500 sf of retail space.

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BD+C

MAY 26, 2017

Sometime late this year, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) expects to move its headquarters into 52,000 sf of space in Brooklyn, N.Y.’s Dumbo neighborhood, which has been dubbed that borough’s Tech Triangle. BIG’s new location, on the 9 th floor of 45 Main Street, will be more than double the 22,000 sf that the firm currently leases in lower Manhattan, where 200-plus employees work in warren-like proximity.

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BD+C

MAY 2, 2017

Spotting a Starbucks isn’t exactly rare or something to get excited about. Seeing the Starbucks Siren on a sign by the side of the road is about as common as seeing the McDonald’s Golden Arches or a trailer for another Fast and Furious movie. With the sheer ubiquity of Starbucks locations across the country, news that another is opening in Chicago along the Magnificent Mile may not sound too exciting.

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BD+C

MAY 30, 2017

Editor’s Note: This post, adapted from a talk delivered at the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) 2016 China Conference on October 18, 2016, in Shenzhen, was originally published by NAIOP. Seventy percent of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050. This is a dramatic change over one and a half generations, and it will require us to rethink how we build our cities.

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BD+C

MAY 5, 2017

Clemson University has been in the spotlight for the past few months thanks to its thrilling BCS National Championship win. But that doesn’t mean other departments within the university aren’t pulling their weight, too.

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BD+C

MAY 26, 2017

Sometime late this year, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) expects to move its headquarters into 52,000 sf of space in Brooklyn, N.Y.’s Dumbo neighborhood, which has been dubbed that borough’s Tech Triangle. BIG’s new location, on the 9 th floor of 45 Main Street, will be more than double the 22,000 sf that the firm currently leases in lower Manhattan, where 200-plus employees work in warren-like proximity.

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BD+C

MAY 8, 2017

Let’s talk about building. But let’s not talk about where, when, or what you want to build. Makes sense, right? Actually, it makes more sense than you think. Stay with me. The most important factor in making sure the where, when, what, and how go smoothly is making sure you pick the right who. Because picking the right builder isn’t just another decision in the process – it’s the decision that will make or break the process altogether.

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BD+C

MAY 5, 2017

There are still hurdles to overcome, but prefabrication techniques are steadily becoming more viable and widespread, as Building Teams realize the potential for labor, schedule, and even cost savings. .

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BD+C

MAY 16, 2017

Plastic represents a bit of a nodus for the world: as useful as the material is, it can be take a toll on the environment when it isn’t disposed of correctly. Miniwiz , a company founded by architect and structural engineers Arthur Huang and JarvisLiu, is trying to find easier, more practical solutions for recycling and reusing materials like plastic that often times find their way into landfills or the environment.

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BD+C

MAY 15, 2017

Once relegated to tired sundries and souvenir shops, airport retail is literally cleared for takeoff. With a projected growth of over 70% in the next four years, it’s one of the fastest growing segments in retail.

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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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BD+C

MAY 24, 2017

. We call him the " other Oracle of Omaha.” Hailing from the great state of Nebraska, Nathan Miller has no formal training or education in computer coding—but don’t let that fool you. . In short order, Miller has earned wide acclaim as one of the industry’s bright minds and most trusted consultants in the areas of computational design and data-driven design.

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BD+C

MAY 10, 2017

The new e-lofts, a 200-unit complex now leasing in Alexandria, Va., owes its genesis to the smartphone. Thanks to our smartphones (and laptops and tablets) we no longer have to be tethered to our cubicles. We can work from practically anywhere. The Census Bureau says 6.8 million Americans—4.6% of the U.S. workforce—work from home. Global Workplace Analytics estimates that 20–25% of U.S. workers do so remotely part time.

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BD+C

MAY 18, 2017

The Calgary International Airport needed a modular ceiling to assist with wayfinding and to mitigate noise for the 13 million passengers that pass through the facility each year. More than 200,000 sf of Decoustics wood panel ceilings were used throughout the airport in conjunction with perforated metal ceiling panels. The wood panels are hung from a suspension system that gives the illusion of floating in air, which ties in with the open and airy design theme for the airport.

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BD+C

MAY 3, 2017

Great design should celebrate a project’s connection to its place and provide an aesthetic that unifies the entire space. For Ascent Apartments, a luxury apartment complex in the epicenter of California’s Silicon Valley, the architecture firm responsible for the design was inspired by the site’s unique role in the history of the Information Age. .

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