BD+C
APRIL 23, 2019
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) this week named the 2019 recipients for its highest honor, the COTE Top Ten Awards. . COTE bestows the award annually on 10 design projects that have expertly integrated design excellence with cutting-edge performance in several key areas.
Dennis Kowal Architects
APRIL 25, 2019
Reviving your Library. “Mommy, please take me to the Library” has been a consistent comment about our renovations of the windowless basement of the Plainfield Public Library. Exposed pipes? No problem, let’s reinvent them into jungle vines. A hole in the floor from an old story pit? No problem, let’s make it a reading pond and put a wooden bridge over it.
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Architects Tales
APRIL 25, 2019
Contractor’s specification: Pound to Fit, Paint to Match Annoymous. Blog Story No. 26 for www.architects-tales.com, Copyrighted 2019 by Dale R. Ellickson. Editor’s Note: Some additions since the initial publication of this story have been made for further clarification – and are called out in italics. It is hard to say when the crisis began.
The Aspiring Architect
APRIL 25, 2019
I’ve been working for almost 5 years… that’s pretty hard to believe. Around this time each year, I always think back to when I was going through the interview process for my first internship (which is now 6 years ago, whoa). It’s somewhat entertaining to picture myself back then, because I can very clearly recall my first interview and how extremely nervous I was… I mean it’s a big deal, right?
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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
APRIL 24, 2019
When it comes to the ongoing downtown revitalizations in cities throughout the nation, destination points always are part of such plans, since they bring in visitors. A good downtown revitalization always includes a sports stadium or two, since such spots create a vitality that radiates out into the neighborhood surrounding it. In St. Louis, plans for a proposed Major League soccer stadium downtown are meant to build upon the success of recent developments there.
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BD+C
APRIL 25, 2019
Cubix North Park in Seattle, Washington defies the misconceptions of modular construction. The project passed the rigorous Seattle Design Review board with its modulated façade and playful expression of the modular components.
BD+C
APRIL 22, 2019
Combining historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and contemporary architecture, Springfield Technical Community College’s new Campus Center repurposes a 764-foot-long by 55-foot-wide warehouse building originally constructed between 1846 and 1864.
BD+C
APRIL 22, 2019
Today is Earth Day, and this morning, Turner Construction made public an ambitious program that could burnish its standing as a green builder.
BD+C
APRIL 25, 2019
New York City’s $14 billion Green New Deal, recently unveiled by Mayor Bill de Blasio , includes a ban on inefficient “classic glass and steel skyscrapers.”. The controversial measure is part of a plan to reduce greenhouse emissions 30% by 2030. Also included is a mandate to building owners to retrofit their structures to make them more energy efficient.
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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
BD+C
APRIL 23, 2019
Thomas Edison relocated his headquarters operations from New York City to the leafy climes of West Orange, N.J., in 1887. There, 25 miles west of the city, he purchased Glenmont, a 29-room Queen Anne–style mansion for his family, and built his third—and grandest—laboratory, his “Invention Factory,” where he pledged to create “something useful every week” and “a big idea every six months.”.
BD+C
APRIL 24, 2019
Yehudi “Gaf” Gaffen has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of construction management as CEO of Gafcon, the owner’s rep firm based in San Diego that he and wife Pam founded in 1987. .
BD+C
APRIL 25, 2019
Almost half of all U.S. worksites offered some type of health promotion or wellness program in 2017, according to a new study in the American Journal of Health Promotion. Nearly 30% of those job locations offered a program for physical activity and fitness. The findings of the report show that worksite health promotion continues to grow in America, according to a news release from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
BD+C
APRIL 24, 2019
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones and local academic and civic leaders recently broke ground on a new Campus Instructional Facility that is meant to celebrate the cooperation between architecture and engineering.
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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
APRIL 25, 2019
Associated Builders and Contractors members invested $1.6 billion to educate their employees in 2018, up from $1.1 billion in 2013. The 45% increase in spending resulted in nearly twice as many course attendees—more than 980,000—receiving craft, leadership, and safety education training in commercial and industrial construction, according to an ABC report. .
BD+C
APRIL 24, 2019
The ruins of the 80-room Hot Wells Hotel and Bathhouse in San Antonio, a popular destination in the area in the years prior to World War I, are currently undergoing a transformation into a public park.
BD+C
APRIL 25, 2019
When creating your scope of work, knowing the Who, What, When, Where and How is key to laying out the foundation of the project. Looking at each of these pieces in more detail, though, we know the information you include can make or break the long term plan being laid out. So how you do you source clear and accurate data while covering all the points you need to hit?
BD+C
APRIL 25, 2019
In the conversation around school safety, active shooter scenarios still garner the most attention – but there is a valid argument to shift our focus to a more holistic, preventive approach by creating healthier school environments that encompass safety on all levels – not just the most extreme. .
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BD+C
APRIL 23, 2019
This year, the Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania (RIDC) turned over the keys for two floors of the first building at Mill 19 to Carnegie Mellon University, which is subleasing 94,000 sf for its Manufacturing Futures Initiative (MFI) and the Advanced Robotics Manufacturing Institute, of which CMU is a member.
BD+C
APRIL 22, 2019
Today is Earth Day, and this morning, Turner Construction made public an ambitious program that could burnish its standing as a green builder.
BD+C
APRIL 26, 2019
Link at Douglas, a new seven-acre development, will transform Miami-Dade County’s Douglas Road Metrorail station into a mixed-use transit hub.
BD+C
APRIL 23, 2019
citizenM is set to break ground on its first California hotel this week. CitizenM San Francisco Union Square, a 12-story building located at 72 Ellis Street, will be the first of three locations in the Bay Area.
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
APRIL 23, 2019
Multifamily housing is an active part of design and construction activity across the U.S. Steel, concrete, and masonry typically come to mind as structural materials. In recent years, wood construction has become popular due to its cost-effective, code-compliant, and sustainable attributes. This AIA CES course outlines the reasons for the rising popularity of wood in multifamily buildings; reviews code compliance and fire safety considerations; and discusses techniques for successful wood buildi
BD+C
APRIL 23, 2019
The 21st century has seen remarkable healthcare breakthroughs. These advances are largely driven by the speed at which organizations can translate scientific discoveries to applications that benefit patients and communities. Whereas this process has traditionally been slow and cumbersome, today’s organizations are rethinking their business models and environments to ensure they support each other and generate faster and better outcomes.
BD+C
APRIL 23, 2019
Multifamily housing is an active part of design and construction activity across the U.S. Steel, concrete, and masonry typically come to mind as structural materials. In recent years, wood construction has become popular due to its cost-effective, code-compliant, and sustainable attributes. This AIA CES course outlines the reasons for the rising popularity of wood in multifamily buildings; reviews code compliance and fire safety considerations; and discusses techniques for successful wood buildi
BD+C
APRIL 25, 2019
Children’s Health’s new 30,000 sf Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Dallas, Texas was designed by Perkins+Will to improve the experience of the families spending time within it to make a difficult situation easier.
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