BD+C
MAY 26, 2016
The world’s first 3D-printed office opened at the Emirates Towers complex in Dubai. . It only took 17 days for to print the basic form of the 2,690 sf office, which was made of a layered cement mixture. Additional internal and external finishing time was required. Gizmag reports that the printing was most likely done in sections and assembled on site. .
Life of an Architect
MAY 23, 2016
Some questions, as soon as I become aware of them, sit in the front of my brain and simply won’t go away until I do something about them. In this case, the question I have been thinking about for the last several week is actually about asking questions. Why is it that people don’t seem to know how to ask questions anymore? Maybe I should clarify this just a bit – I suppose it’s the follow-up questions that people seem to forget.
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BD+C
MAY 26, 2016
A chair that folds? Not new. A chair that folds and can be hung on a wall as a conversation starter? That’s fairly novel. Designer Jongha Choi created the De-dimension From 2D to 3D collection of colorful stools and tables. When not in use, the furniture can easily be folded flat and displayed as art. Choi drew inspiration for the project from thinking about mankind’s fascination and history with 2D images.
BD+C
MAY 24, 2016
Typically, if you find yourself being submerged in New York’s East River, you probably aren’t having the best of days. But Italian architecture firm Lissoni Archite ttura, as part of a speculative design competition hosted by Arch Out Loud that sought innovative designs meant to transform New York City’s waterfronts, wanted to remove some of the stigma associated with the East River.
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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
MAY 27, 2016
Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, the Montgomery, Ala.-based architecture and engineering outfit, strengthened its position in Georgia by completing its acquisition of Smyrna, Ga.-based Stevenson & Parker Engineering, which has been in business in the Peach State for more than 50 years. The two firms have been collaborators for at least the past two years, and currently have several projects underway.
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BD+C
MAY 26, 2016
The University of Chicago approved Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s preliminary architectural design for a 90,000-sf building that will facilitate student and faculty collaboration.
BD+C
MAY 23, 2016
Perkins+Will announced that the VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre received Living Building Challenge (LBC) Petal Certification by the International Living Future Institute.
BD+C
MAY 23, 2016
CHS Field, the new home of the Double-A St. Paul (Minn.) Saints, bills itself as the “greenest ballpark in America.” Ryan Cos. (GC) and its design partners—Ryan A+E, Inc. (AOR), Snow Kreilich Architects, and AECOM (sports architect), envisioned a greenspace connecting the city’s Lowertown arts district to nearby riverfront parks and trails. SILVER AWARD.
BD+C
MAY 27, 2016
In addition to gaining 200 much-needed parking spaces, the city of West Hollywood, Calif., is effectively planting hundreds of acres’ worth of trees. The city recently opened a new fully-automated parking garage for city staff, residents and local businesses. Designed by LPA Inc. , and outfitted with technology from Unitronics Automated Solutions, the garage will use robots to move and store cars throughout the building.
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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
MAY 24, 2016
American office workers love their jobs, and love them even more when the technology their companies use is viewed as being ahead of the curve. A recent online survey of more than 1,000 office workers in the U.S., which Adobe conducted during two weeks last month, finds 70% saying they love what they do. And a remarkable 81% say that state-of-the-art technology was more important to them than an office’s design or on-site amenities.
BD+C
MAY 24, 2016
Although the durability, cost, and near infinite uses of pre-painted metals are widely recognized for building exteriors, they also have design characteristics that make them impressive for interior use. Sometimes their metal design elements are subtle, while other times they take center stage with dramatic colors and shapes. With high-quality Valspar coatings, these products can be abrasion resistant even for heavy commercial use, delivering protection and long-lasting beauty.
BD+C
MAY 25, 2016
The CEO of Ravenswood Family Health Center, Luisa Buada, wanted to create a medical facility that would rise to the same high standards as those provided by the largest healthcare institutions in Northern California, while still providing affordable care for thousands of low-income and uninsured families in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. BRONZE AWARD Ravenswood Family Health Center – John and Susan Sobrato Campus Palo Alto, Calif.
BD+C
MAY 23, 2016
The TKF Foundation is a 10-year-old private nonprofit that specializes in creating open, public sanctuaries. Since its founding, TKF has supported the creation of more than 130 Open Space Sacred Places in the Baltimore-Annapolis-Washington area alone. . “We envision a time when every urban community in the U.S. will provide people with opportunities for intimate, intentional daily doses of nearby urban nature through the creation of a system of nature spaces,” says the Foundation’s mission state
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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
MAY 23, 2016
Facility managers are increasingly looking to adopt the Internet of Things (IoT) in their building maintenance strategies , with 60% of professionals predicting that IoT will impact their building and maintenance policies within the next year, according to a survey by Schneider Electric.
BD+C
MAY 23, 2016
As urban sprawl continues to chew up the Chicagoland area, it’s odd that a little swath of land just outside the city’s downtown has remained vacant for decades. A green space that was once railroad land has been snatched up by developers. The Chicago Tribune reports that Related Midwest, a developer of luxury condos, mixed-use, and master-planned projects, now controls 62 acres that connect Chicago’s South Loop to its Chinatown.
BD+C
MAY 26, 2016
Massachusetts was ravaged by storms throughout the winter of 2014-15. Boston, for example, received a record 110.6 inches of snow. The Building Team for 275 Wyman Street, the new home office for Cimpress in suburban Waltham, remembers the season all too well. The team needed to build the 315,000-sf office building in just 14 months, and that meant working in brutally cold temperatures and during multiple snowstorms.
BD+C
MAY 27, 2016
With all that’s been written about analytics, fault detection, automated diagnostics, and continuous commissioning, the truth is that the technology alone does not save money. It’s not about the technology - it’s about people, processes and implementation. Technology is merely the enabler. Analytics is a tool, not the remedy. Think of it this way - you don’t feel well so you go to the doctor and the doctor orders an MRI.
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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
MAY 27, 2016
They don’t call New York the Big Apple for nothing. Its new Police Training Academy is Big Apple big. At 720,000 sf, the academy can train two thousand recruits and law enforcement personnel at a time. It is arguably the most advanced self-contained facility of its kind in the world.
BD+C
MAY 24, 2016
The Ontario provincial government is planning to spend more than $7-billion over four years on a comprehensive climate change initiative that will include incentives for energy efficiency building retrofits, according to a report in the Globe and Mail.
BD+C
MAY 26, 2016
For the first time in its 144-year history, Budapest’s Museum of Ethnography will have its first purpose-built structure to call home.
BD+C
MAY 25, 2016
An executive with the Irvine Companies, owner of Symphony Tower, California’s first office building to receive a LEED Dynamic plaque in its recertification, says the work it took to achieve the designation was worth the effort.
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
MAY 24, 2016
Located in Williamstown, Ky., the Ark Encounter, a 510-foot long wooden boat, is designed to be a family-oriented, historically authentic and environmentally friendly attraction. Created by Answers in Genesis (AiG), a Christian ministry, the Ark Encounter opens in July, 2016, and will bring to life the depictions of the historical events of Noah’s Ark.
BD+C
MAY 27, 2016
Over the past five years, energy efficiency policies and codes have been made more stringent in many countries around the world, but for these measures to succeed stronger enforcement is needed, according to a report by Navigant Research.
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