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JUNE 11, 2018

Columbia, Md., is a microcosm of what’s happening in cities across America, where cultural facilities—performing arts venues, libraries, museums, and other public spaces of congregation—are being positioned as integral to downtown renewal. Columbia, a planned city originally developed by the Rouse Corporation in the 1960s, has approved the site plan for The New Cultural Center, a seven-story 570,000-sf building that its developer, Orchard Development, suggests could be the city’s next “community

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Archmark

JUNE 15, 2018

Strategic Tips to Keep Your Architecture Business Thriving. Six Important Architecture Firm Business Development Strategies Are you taking on projects that really don’t fit your architecture firm? Do you tell yourself, “At least it will help pay the bills”? If you’re looking to grow your architecture business, to take your firm to the next level, it’s time to revisit the type of clients and projects that will help you do that.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 3, 2018

At some point, somebody thought instead of having face-to-face meetings, conference calls would be a good idea. They were wrong because it’s a bad idea … just like ordering anything from a “food” truck is a bad idea. Just a warning, I am writing today’s post while balanced upon my soapbox. I have a project I have been working on that seems to have every possible consultant possible involved – Structural, Civil, MEP, Smart Building, Door Hardware, Interior Desi

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

Project Name. HillHouse. Project Location. Mill Valley, CA. Firm Name. Zack/de Vito Architecture + Construction. Architect’s Name. Jim Zack & Lise de Vito. Project Design Team. Jim Zack, Andrew Germann, Lise de Vito, Sarah Nicolas. Consultants. Weller Design (Lighting). Firm Address. 156 South Park, San Francisco, CA 94107. Website URL. www.zackdevito.com.

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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?

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BD+C

JUNE 18, 2018

Five years ago, I wrote a blog about changing patterns of urban and suburban growth, inspired by two presentations I’d recently seen. At one, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) had explained why downtown cores could expect a bright future of significant growth while suburban growth would stall.

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BD+C

JUNE 1, 2018

The $33.1 million, 35,000-sf Elkridge (Md.) branch library , which opened March 10, replaced a library half its size that was built in 1993. The bigger facility is needed for a market whose population is projected to grow by 40% to 38,000 by 2030. .

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BD+C

JUNE 22, 2018

As an industry, when we talk about the design-build project delivery method, we typically focus on the contractual obligations associated with delivering the project. I think about a contract as a set of expectations. A well-written contract is one that clearly outlines expectations of those with responsibility for the success of the project. That includes how each person at the table will be held accountable for not meeting those expectations.

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BD+C

JUNE 15, 2018

High-performing AEC firms prioritize project management training. Technical, leadership, and business management skills all play a vital role in producing projects that are on time and on budget. With that in mind, there are a number of common mistakes that even well-trained project managers make. Keep a look out for these in order to ensure project profitability.

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BD+C

JUNE 13, 2018

Finding, recruiting and retaining talent in our industry is a major challenge. A recent article by PSMJ cited a review of major job boards and the postings seeking licensed engineers in a major metropolitan area. The ratio showed one technically qualified candidate to fill 3.4 openings. Why? There is a major shift in workforce demographics as upwards of 80 million baby boomers retire over the next fifteen years.

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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

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BD+C

JUNE 13, 2018

The larger a construction project is, the more complicated it is going to be to manage. Small oversights or errors can lead to exponentially greater losses in time and money. Doxel, a new construction productivity solution, claims to simplify the construction management process to help avoid these costly loses. Doxel’s preferred solution? Robots equipped with new artificial intelligence-based computer vision software.

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BD+C

JUNE 18, 2018

It has long been apparent that colleges and universities are engaged in an arms race to attract top student-athletes, with ammunition that includes extravagant training centers and stadiums. John Robertson is on the front lines of those battles. As CEO of Advent, a Nashville, Tenn.-based branding consultant that has worked with a wide range of AEC firms, he sees many colleges whose recruiting strategies are based on having the largest, most state-of-the-art athletic facilities.

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BD+C

JUNE 29, 2018

New research by FMI shows that nearly half of non-residential construction projects are being delivered by the design-build method. Design-build is the fastest growing and most popular method to deliver nonresidential, highway/street, and water/wastewater construction projects in America.

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BD+C

JUNE 6, 2018

A purpose-built “Alzheimer’s Village” in the French commune of Dax will give residents the ability to roam free and go about their daily lives in a new approach to treating the disease. According to The Telegraph , residents will live in shared houses in four districts reminiscent of the southwestern French region.

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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.

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BD+C

JUNE 19, 2018

There has been much discussion lately about architecture and biophilia, defined as the inclination of humans to connect with nature. The wellness and sustainability movements have helped push biophilia to the front burner. One of the more heralded projects in the U.S.—Amazon Spheres, which opened January 18 on the tech giant’s Seattle headquarters campus—encompasses three giant glass domes with an indoor rainforest, a river, and a 4,000-sf vertical garden showcasing 25,000 individual plants and

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BD+C

JUNE 25, 2018

A new 2,225,000-sf Amazon fulfillment center near Grand Rapids, Mich., will be built on an expedited construction schedule set to start in September and complete 22 weeks later in February.

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BD+C

JUNE 26, 2018

Few would argue that the healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving. Today’s healthcare consumer has become far more engaged, not only demanding a greater level of personalization and convenience in their healthcare experience, but also seeking greater transparency in areas such as network coverage and medical costs.

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BD+C

JUNE 28, 2018

In an effort to move away from rote learning and toward student-led, hands-on education, schools are turning to these next-gen learning spaces as a way to produce better outcomes.

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BD+C

JUNE 13, 2018

A 12-story office building planned for 310 N. Sangamon in Chicago’s West Loop will become the largest office building in the U.S. to achieve Passive House certification (and only the second building overall) if plans recently unveiled by Mark Goodman & Associates, Inc. pan out. The building will offer 268,000 sf of office space and 7,800 sf of ground-floor retail. .

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BD+C

JUNE 8, 2018

We are surrounded by data. The sheer volume of data available to educational institutions today is unprecedented. In many cases data that isn’t already accessible, can be either acquired or generated. This abundance of big data, while very helpful, does not necessarily provide the answers K-12 or higher education institutions are looking for nor does it directly translate into solutions for their design problems.

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BD+C

JUNE 19, 2018

This is the 30 th year that the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University has put out an annual State of the Nation’s Housing report. And what a period that’s been, with more than 40 million new units built and 27 million new households created. “By many metrics, the housing market is on sound footing,” the report states. (The document can be downloaded from here.).

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BD+C

JUNE 6, 2018

The number of licensed architects in the U.S. increased by 3% to 113,554 in 2017. That’s 10% more than a decade ago, according to the latest annual survey by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), which has licensing boards in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. NCARB estimates that there is now one architect for every 2,900 people in the U.S.

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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

JUNE 22, 2018

A new prototype model for urban data centers, developed by MIRIS in cooperation with Snøhetta, Skanska, Asplan Viak, and Nokia, hopes to help solve the international climate challenge by allowing excess energy from data centers to power cities with up to 18,000 people.

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BD+C

JUNE 4, 2018

At the recent Living Future Conference and the Colorado State University Water Symposium , I was struck by the global challenge we face in how we use, conserve, and think about water.

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BD+C

JUNE 13, 2018

The United States Resiliency Council through its support behind California’s AB 2681, a bill now in the appropriations committee that would assist cities in identifying the most seismically vulnerable structures. The bill would provide funding and tools for cities to identify dangers to their communities and infrastructure.

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BD+C

JUNE 2, 2018

More than 600,000 people annually scale the 14,115 feet to reach the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colo. Until recently, they were greeted by a Summit Complex that had fallen into disrepair. But that’s about to change, as the city of Colorado Springs, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, and Colorado Springs Utilities, is building a new Summit Complex and Visitors Center, which broke ground on June 4.

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