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Reopening Main Street post-COVID-19 quarantine

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Bringing people back downtown and to shopping streets will require confidence that the health crisis is abating, and a future outbreak will be minimized. States are now starting to re-open retail, and California Governor Gavin Newsom announced this week that California is moving to Phase Two of the State’s re-opening strategy, which includes some retail stores, with restrictions. .

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Architects and Fashion: The Top 6 Styles

Life of an Architect

Let’s take a minute and discuss some typical styles of fashion for the architecture profession. I am almost always amazed, amused, and even envious of many of my fellow architects and their sense of fashion or even lack thereof. I love it when groups of architects join together as it is a parade of styles and outfits that become a feast for my eyes.

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The World Feels Smaller

A Better Built Environment

For the past 20 years the world progressively became smaller. I lived and worked in cities around the world from Montreal to Bangkok, Shanghai to Eugene, Berlin to Portland and now New York City. In each location I also traveled frequently for both work and pleasure. Exotic destinations were just a couple fights away. I could wake up in Portland, hop on a plane, watch a few movies and land in Tokyo.

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Learning from Ledoux

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Claude Nicolas Ledoux has always been one of my favorite architects but finding information about him is a struggle. The few books written on him are hard to find and incredibly expensive. The little that is left of his built-work is in France of course so not easy for me to get to. Recently Ashley Hicks had a 2-part talk about Ledoux which you can watch on his Instagram TV (link HERE ) showing a few projects I wasn't familiar with.

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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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5 valuable questions building engineers will be asking after COVID-19

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There are so many unanswered questions we are sorting through during this pandemic. The big one for me is: what will be the new normal in the post-COVID-19 world and to what extent will the way we interact with the built environment change? Unfortunately, this is a question that can’t be answered precisely right now and that is really tough for me as a practical, fact-based, to-the-point engineer.

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The Free Architecture Guide of Oslo (PDF)

Virginia Duran

Oslo, hidden amongst mountains, is one of the least explored cities in Scandinavia – and also one of the most beautiful. From the new Opera House to Lambda Museum, one can find multiple architectural gems to delight the expert traveller.

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Data centers as a service: The next big opportunity for design teams

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Data centers are the backbone of the future; our reliance on them increases exponentially as we demand more and more connectivity and throughput from more and more devices. Shifts in the technological landscape—hyper-growth in the global amount of data to be processed, growing user intolerance for latency, and the need to rapidly relocate processing operations to follow customers—are causing data centers to eschew the traditional centralized processing hub in favor of local processing at the dat

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How One Fabricator Uses ALPOLIC MCM as His Calling Card in the Residential Market

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The future of residential metal architecture is bright. . . In Western Canada, Excelsior Architectural Product is forging new ground with several projects that speak to a bold future of residential architecture. One recent project, a new home for the owners of Tamanna Concept, Ltd., has become a showpiece for the company, where people can see the advantages of installing metal composite material (MCM) on their home.

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Video: Fresh ideas for converting idle hotel rooftops to amenity spaces

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It’s often undermined but it does make a difference. Those idle hotel rooftops are highly versatile and can be great for business. So, what does it take to have a well-designed and well-equipped hotel rooftop? Well, comfort and ambiance are the first things you should be looking at. .

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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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How working from home is influencing design

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As creative problem solvers, we’re facing what is surely the biggest challenge of our personal and professional lives. Across the globe, we’ve experienced mandatory quarantines, adopted new work-from-home policies and are well-versed in social distancing. The lessons learned in the next few months can help shape how we work and design in the future.

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Making jobsites safer in the COVID-19 world

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As states start reopening their economies, and building reactivates, construction firms are giving more serious thought to how they can provide a safer environment for their employees and subs. Boston-based Shawmut Design and Construction, in collaboration with trade unions, industry peer groups, and other firms, has rolled out a COVID-19 safety plan for its project sites across the country.

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5 memory care communities with a strong sense of mission

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According to the American Association of Retired Persons, "memory care is a form of senior living that provides intensive, specialized care for people with memory issues." Memory care faciltiies are often combined with assisted living communities. Here are five recent projects that define some of the best in memory care communities in the U.S. . MEMORY CARE RESIDENTS HAVE THEIR OWN COMMUNITY SPACE.

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Holt Construction, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers complete temporary hospital in two weeks

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A new temporary medical facility, comprising two fully-equipped tents, was completed in just two weeks at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (BNBMC) in Paramus, N.J. The project was built by Holt Construction, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and FEMA.

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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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Architects release new resource for safer re-occupancy of buildings

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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing a new Re-occupancy Assessment Tool today that provides strategies for limiting exposure to COVID-19 in buildings.

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'Lakehouse' is the first multifamily project in Colorado to receive WELL Precertification

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A new 12-story, 196-unit mixed-use condominium and rowhome community has become the first multifamily project in Colorado to earn WELL Precertification under the WELL Building Standard.

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A few ways contractors can manage COVID-19 risks

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Contractors have devised new procedures to manage the risk to employees of COVID-19 exposure. The goal is to alter project management and safety protocols to enable social distancing and enhance hygiene on job sites. Some contractors have added shifts and staggered start times and lunch breaks to reduce the number of workers on site at any given time.

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Nashville's newest residential tower will rise 416 feet

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A new residential tower, dubbed Alcove, set to rise at 900 Church Street in Nashville will be the first residential building adjacent to the 17-acre Nashville Yards development. Designed by Goettsch Partners, the new 34-story, 416-foot-tall tower will feature 356 units and total more than 375,800 sf. The building is designed as a series of stacked, shifted cubes organized in pairs on four levels.

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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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The Los Angeles market continue to lead the U.S. hotel construction pipeline at the close of the first quarter of 2020

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Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that at the close of the first quarter of 2020*, the top five U.S. markets with the largest total hotel construction pipelines are: Los Angeles with 166 projects/27,752 rooms; Dallas with 164 projects/19,999 rooms; New York City with 152 projects/26,111 rooms; Atlanta with 143 projects/19,423 rooms; and Houston with 132 projects/13,316 rooms. .

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2020 IECC will lead to significant carbon emissions reductions

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The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is nearly finalized. This model building code will be a vehicle for significant cuts in carbon emissions.

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The pillars of work

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As we return to our offices, some workplace changes will be necessary in the short term. Others will last for decades, but the fundamental pillars of work—organizational health, wellness, space, and technology—will endure, even as your company decides how best to build on them. .

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National Construction Association and Procore to release new data showing the impacts of the coronavirus on the constructionindustry

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On Friday, May 8 at 12 p.m. EDT , the Associated General Contractors of America and Procore will release new data showing the impacts of the coronavirus on the construction industry, including on employment levels, demand for construction and hours worked. The announcement will be made during a virtual media event on Zoom and feature the association’s chief economist and Procore’s senior director of business development.

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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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OZ Architecture releases insight report on future of senior living design

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OZ Architecture, an award-winning national architecture and design firm, today released the “Designing for Emergency Preparedness Insight Report”, which outlines design considerations that can help reduce the spread of disease and infection in older adult communities. .

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New NIBS report evaluates natural disaster mitigation strategies

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The National Institute of Building Sciences has released: “ Mitigation Saves 2019 Report.”. The document addresses strengthening buildings for flood, wind, wildfires, and earthquakes. It examines building code requirements, federal grants, and retrofit strategies. Its goal is to help communities, building owners, and representatives in the private finance, insurance, and real estate industries initiate a greater mitigation dialogue.

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7 must reads for the AEC industry today: May 8, 2020

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1. The pillars of work (GBBN). "The workplace will most certainly look different in the future, but how different it looks will be unique to every organization. There (still) is no one-size-fits-all solution.".

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White paper clarifies steps, roles for use of metal composite material

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The Metal Construction Association ( MCA ) published “Definitions: Who Does What in the Supply and Installation of MCM,” a white paper that clarifies steps and roles for the use of metal composite material (MCM).

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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!