BD+C
JANUARY 15, 2020
Like the first two decades of the 21st century, the healthcare industry in the 2020s will continue to be transformed by new innovations and technology. For patients and healthcare staff, these developments will be most evident in new tools, such as robotic surgical tables and intra-hospital delivery drones, that improve healthcare services and outcomes.
Life of an Architect
JANUARY 12, 2020
I don’t write many of these sorts of posts … they are painful to put together even though I am happy enough to reflect upon the creative process while trying to evaluate if things turned out as good as I had hoped. Last night I was driving my daughter to a birthday party and the event was taking place just down the street from my Oak Grove (now known as Work 214) and I spent a few minutes walking around the parking lot looking at my 2nd to last project from my previous place of emplo
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Rayner Ag
JANUARY 16, 2020
One of the greatest marketing strengths of Australian beef is the reputation it possesses as “Clean, Green & Safe”. With over 130 market destinations internationally, consumers choose Australian beef for those three words. Our ability to trade and ultimately to have a viable industry is underpinned by those words. Clean, green & safe. The reputation of Australian beef overseas This is a restaurant in Shanghai promoting Australian beef - Natural & Safe As producers there is a huge req
Denver Urban Review
JANUARY 15, 2020
Rendering courtesy of Reputation Partners. Plans for a 30-story tower have been submitted to Denver’s planning office. The tower would be located at 19th Street and Arapahoe St. in Downtown Denver. Chicago-based Riverside Investment & Development is developing this Downtown Denver project. The above rendering was provided directly to Denver Urban Review from Reputation Partners, a public relations firm representing the project.
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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?
BD+C
JANUARY 14, 2020
Employees place more value on physical elements that support well-being and convenience—such as natural light, views of the outdoors, and food—than on “service” amenities like fitness centers and onsite childcare.
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Virginia Duran
JANUARY 15, 2020
I hope 2020 has started well for you and that amongst the many things that this decade will bring you, travel is between them. If you happen to be planning a trip around America – North America more specifically – this information below might be of interest.
Rayner Ag
JANUARY 12, 2020
Its exciting to see the monsoon starting to bring much needed rain to northern Australia. While its only early days, the reports from people fortunate to have been under falls have been great to hear. In southern Australia, particularly in northern NSW and Southern Qld, the changing weather patterns have seen storms finally starting to deliver reasonable falls in many areas.
BD+C
JANUARY 13, 2020
Construction employment increased by 20,000 jobs in December and by 151,000, or 2.0 percent, in all of 2019, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Denver Urban Review
JANUARY 12, 2020
Currently under construction in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood at 32nd Avenue and Vallejo Street is 32V. This mixed use development will feature 28,000 square feet of office space and 6,000 square feet of retail on the first floor. This development was designed by Denver-based Elevate Architecture. The floor plates are approximately 12,000 square feet in size.
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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
Historic LDS Architecture
JANUARY 12, 2020
My blog has only highlighted one other institute building--the one in Logan , built in 1928. As far as I can tell, the only other institute building that is historic (by which I mean, built pre-1950) is the one for the University of Wyoming in Laramie. In 1936, President Heber J. Grant dedicated it to serve both as a meetinghouse and an institute, and it continues to serve in that function today.
BD+C
JANUARY 16, 2020
Opportunities abound in 2020 for U.S. engineering and construction firms that can find ways to capitalize on trends and technologies that improve jobsite operations and keep costs under control. That’s the assessment of a new report from Deloitte’s Research Center for Energy and Industrials, titled “2020 Engineering and Construction Industry Outlook.”.
BD+C
JANUARY 15, 2020
Pop culture theme parks are all the rage right now. Universal Studios Orlando has popular attractions like The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Springfield (home of The Simpsons) while Disney recently opened Galaxy’s Edge, its Star Wars theme park.
BD+C
JANUARY 14, 2020
As the oldest continually operating architecture and engineering firm in the country, SmithGroup has seen many changes in the world of design. We are always focused on our mission to Design a Better Future, so with the dawn of the 2020s upon us, we are anticipating what the coming decade will bring to our industry and profession. As designers, we can be more than advocates and advisors – we believe that we can be lobbyists and leaders for monumental changes that will have a broad impact on our c
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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.
BD+C
JANUARY 13, 2020
Kansas City, Missouri, will make bus rides free next year, becoming the first major metropolis in the U.S. to provide no-fare public transit. The move is an attempt to spur more economic activity by subsidizing mobility for residents. City officials hope that the expense—roughly $9 million annually—will recoup at least that much through a more vibrant economy.
BD+C
JANUARY 14, 2020
The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station, a 120,000-sf, attraction built inside the footprint of a 500,000-sf 19th century iron umbrella train shed, has recently opened. The aquarium is the centerpiece of a $160 million family entertainment complex developed for Union Station by Lodging Hospitality Management.
BD+C
JANUARY 17, 2020
After an international design competition, RMJM Shanghai was selected to design the Xiangjiang Gate in Hengyang, China. The project will be built at the confluence of the Xiang, Zheng, and Lishui rivers. The mixed-use project will serve as a tourist information center and a monument with a panoramic viewing platform. The goal of the design was to step away from the traditional vision of a gate and move toward a more contemporary depiction. .
BD+C
JANUARY 16, 2020
St. Louis recently passed a new law requiring all new buildings to be made solar-ready. All new structures—commercial and residential—must reserve rooftop sections for solar panels to be easily installed. The ordinance does not mandate that rooftop solar be installed.
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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.
BD+C
JANUARY 13, 2020
Henning Larsen, in collaboration with biologists and environmental engineers from MOE, recently unveiled the new master plan for Fælledby i Vejlands Kvarter, a new neighborhood that will be Copenhagen’s first district to be built fully of wood. .
BD+C
JANUARY 17, 2020
Most of the 10 states that rely the most on natural gas or propane for heating and cooking have ambitious climate goals. Some aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as an 80% by 2050. “Combustion emissions produced within these jurisdictions suggest it will not be possible to meet climate goals without immediate and durable action on building fossil fuel use,” according to an article by the Rocky Mountain Institute.
BD+C
JANUARY 16, 2020
Located on a former World War II air base, Jaguar Land Rover’s Advanced Product Creation Centre includes 50,000-sm of new built space meant to accommodate 3,500 staff in Warwickshire, England. The project combines design, engineering, and production purchasing under one roof for the first time.
BD+C
JANUARY 14, 2020
The completion of the $1 billion Metropolis development in downtown Los Angeles was aided by the city’s streamlined permitting process, according to the developer.
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.
BD+C
JANUARY 16, 2020
The public garden and revitalization of The Olayan Group’s 550 Madison, a postmodern building originally designed by Philip Johnson and John Burgee, has recently received final and unanimous approval from the City Planning Commission.
BD+C
JANUARY 15, 2020
The Trump administration has blocked energy-saving standards on light bulbs that were scheduled to go into effect January 1. The action defies a bipartisan 2007 law passed by Congress and signed by President George W. Bush. “The action will increase consumer utility bills and worsen the carbon pollution driving climate change,” according to a news release from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
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