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Ep 076: Critical Skills of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Here are the top 4 critical skills a person should have to experience success and satisfaction as a practicing architect. The post Ep 076: Critical Skills of an Architect first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 076: Critical Skills of an Architect at Life of an Architect. Here are the top 4 critical skills a person should have to experience success and satisfaction as a practicing architect.

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What's next for workplace design?

BD+C

As humans, we need to connect with each other – and not merely on a screen. While remote work has offered a variety of benefits, we are seeing strong indicators that people want to get back to the office – as long as it feels safe and there is no loss of newfound flexibility.

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Moving Mountains

Raj Patel

My excellent comrade Anirvan Chatterjee just did me a solid favour. He reminded me that there are people who read this blog. And then he reminded me that I should probably share the news that The Ants & The Grasshopper , the film I’ve been working on for a decade, just won a Moving Mountains award at its World Premiere at the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride.

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The Art of living on the water edge

Wolf Architects

WOLF architects inherently pursue excellence, and over the last twenty years this has culminated in numerous award-winning high-end homes. Today the WOLF brand is synonymous with being the best and specialists in “Dream homes”. As such most WOLF homes exist in some of the most exotic, scenic and beautiful locations on the planet. Australia is blessed with beautiful coastlines and a lifestyle that.

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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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Big Ideas or Technical Details?

Life of an Architect

Is the education of architecture school about the big ideas or the technical details? This is a question that has been on my mind quite a bit lately. So what should be the focus of the collegiate architecture school system? The post Big Ideas or Technical Details? first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Big Ideas or Technical Details?

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Can the scars of the "Highway to Nowhere" be healed?

Community Architect Daily

There are brief moments in history where everything seems possible. With Biden's gigantic plans for infrastructure and recovery even fixing the "Highway to Nowhere" seems to be a possibility. This monstrosity of past urban planning and transportation (see original plans here ) elicited so far only mild interest since its completion, not because its injustice and negative effect on the surrounding communities weren't blatantly obvious, but because undoing it seemed utterly impossible in a City pl

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1944 | Rotterdam

Bilgesu Sever

In the context of 10th week’s ARCH484 course, we have discussed Rotterdam and its reconstruction process after the carpet bombing which led its transformation from a historic to a modernist city. First of all, The Polder and The Water City were in a problematic condition due to the increases in the population and traffic flow so the history city was improper accommodating the increased traffic.

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ANIMA ALL RELEASED!

Ronen Bekerman

AXYZ design S.R.L. announces the launch of a new subscription service called anima ALL! offering a unique and innovative solution for the distribution and use of 3D human models. For almost two decades, 3D artists and architects have been turning to various online stores to search for and purchase royalty-free 3D human models to suit their project needs.

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An old Ford factory in Pittsburgh is being adapted to become a biomedical research facility

BD+C

A former Ford Motor Company assembly plant in Pittsburgh, which was built in 1915 as a factory and showroom for Model Ts, is being transformed into a research, innovation, and entrepreneurship hub called The Assembly.

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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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The Seven Most Common Bookkeeping Mistakes Made by Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

By Kimberly Burgraff, Director of Studio Services Bookkeeping (A Division of Charrette Venture Group). I’ve sorted through a lot of messy books in the 17 years that I’ve been in the accounting industry. It’s completely understandable that non-bookkeepers struggle with accounting best practices. How would an architect know that supplies purchased for a project shouldn’t fall under regular office expenses?

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Fresh Inspiration from My Library

30X40 Design Workshop

Books have always played a role in my design process. I recall many hours spent in the architecture library at university mining the shelves for new ideas. In daily practice one has to actively make space for seeking out fresh ideas and inspiration. I’ve found that some of the most inspirational books have nothing to do with architecture, they're in adjacent or completely unrelated disciplines.

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The 2021 Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens the Last Day

Architecture Tourist

I went to The 2021 Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens on the very last day. Here's the program. I haven't been to a show house since before COVID, I haven't blogged in forever. How do I do this thing? Here are some pictures. Jean Cocteau, not for sale. What a floor border. Ladies closet. Master bath and shower galore. Drama stair, detail of mural by Penshaw Hill, founded by fifth generation artist Bethany Travis Bar on other side of window.

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Georgia Southern’s new $60 million Engineering and Research Building completes

BD+C

Georgia Southern’s new $60 million, 140,625-sf Engineering and Research Building has completed construction. The building was designed to facilitate academic and institutional partnerships, inspire creative engineering, and accelerate academic success for students in the College of Engineering and Computing.

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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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SWISS TREES ON CANVAS

Shades of Grey

In 2017 I spent 3 days in Zurich on the way back from a conference in Denmark. This was my first time to visit Switzerland. On the third day I took the train to Lucerne which made for interesting comparisons. I have been struggling this weekend to recover from overwork and decided to embark on a second ‘acrylic on canvas ‘ painting. I bought a second canvas at the local supermarket, and while this is convenient, there are issues.

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Clever financing enables development of a 118-unit senior residential community in Milwaukee

BD+C

A creative financing scheme was use to enable a senior living community in the historic Italian-American neighborhood of Milwaukee to pencil out. St. Rita Square, a $28.9 million urban senior living apartment community on Milwaukee’s Lower East Side, continues Capri Communities’ mission of “enriching the lives of residents through service and commitment to family and community.

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Call for Speakers: BD+C’s 2021 Women in Design+Construction Conference

BD+C

Now in its six year, Building Design+Construction 's Women in Design+Construction Conference brings together 200+ AEC women leaders for professional development, leadership training, and networking. The event is organized and produced by the BD+C editorial and events teams, in colaboration with 35 industry experts who volunteer their time as advisors for the conference.

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World’s tallest detached-core building completes in Shenzhen

BD+C

Hanking Center, an 1,180-foot-tall mixed-use complex with a commercial office tower and retail center, has completed in Shenzhen, China. The 65-story tower is currently the tallest detached-core building in the world.

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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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Passive House standards proving their worth in multifamily sector

BD+C

A recent study from the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the Community Preservation Corp., BrightPower and Steven Winter Associates, found that multifamily dwellings built to Passive House standards significantly outperformed conventionally built buildings in energy efficiency.

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Dept. of Energy releases EnergyPlus and OpenStudio updates

BD+C

The U.S. Department of Energy and National Labs released updated versions of their open-source, whole-building energy modeling tools, the EnergyPlus engine and the OpenStudio Software Development Kit.

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Critical Skills of an Architect

BD+C

Architects are expected to have a working mastery of building science and technology, construction techniques, and methodologies, all while bringing everything together in a visually pleasing manner. If that didn’t sound like a lot and something extremely difficult to pull off, then I didn’t do a very good job introducing today’s topic for discussion for Episode 76: The Critical Skills of an Architect.

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Populous-designed events center opens in Waco

BD+C

The BASE (Business, Arts, Sports, and Entertainment), a new $32 million multipurpose facility, recently opened at the Extraco Events Center in Waco, Texas. Populous designed the project with the goal of bringing more business and tourism to Waco in the form of sports tournaments, concerts, meetings, trade shows, and community events.

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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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Federal plan to double Canadian lumber tariffs draws intense criticism

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Conversion of large office buildings to residential will require revamped regulations

BD+C

Transforming older commercial buildings for residential use can be a fairly straightforward endeavor.

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Swinerton wants a bite of the Big Apple

BD+C

Over the past eight years, the general contractor Swinerton went through an up and down growth trajectory that was limited by where it operated and the products it focused on. In 2018, the company—which dates back to 1888—came out with its March to 2030, a blueprint for future growth that emphasizes product and geographic diversity. Since that plan came to light, the firm has expanded into Texas, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Raleigh.

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Nonresidential construction outlays drop in April to two-year low

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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!