BD+C
APRIL 23, 2018
San Francisco is currently experiencing a housing crisis that threatens its vitality. By 2030, the city’s population is estimated to increase by 150,000 people while adding only 16,000 new dwelling units. The gap between the amount of housing needed and housing provided for residents has widened for decades, due to both limited developable land and hesitance to densify the city.
Life of an Architect
APRIL 22, 2018
Does anybody remember “mixtapes”? For those of you born after 1995, mixtapes were traditionally self-assembled arrangements of songs onto cassette tapes. I had hundreds of them and armed with my Sony Walkman, I would sit and work at my drafting table for hours on end. In this regard, I was not unique – everybody in studio had music playing in one form or another.
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Archmark
APRIL 25, 2018
5 Ways to Build a Successful SEO Strategy. How to Boost Your Search Engine Optimization Are you on the fence about creating a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy for your architecture firm? You might think that your architecture firm gets 90% of new business from referrals, so why bother with SEO. That's the kind of thinking that can keep quality referrals from finding you and result in lost opportunities for your firm.
EntreArchitect
APRIL 24, 2018
It may be the most critical step in the entire process of acquiring a new architecture client. We may have perfected our marketing, developed a strong reputation, executed a flawless sales process and have received our prospective client’s eager authorization to proceed with a new project. We may have done everything right and find ourselves at the point where, to make this new relationship official, we need a signed legal document.
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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 23, 2018
More evidence that companies are embracing open workplace environments comes from Ted Moudis Associates , a New York-based architectural and design firm, whose 2018 Workplace Report finds that offices are being designed to accommodate collaborative “activity-based” projects.
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BD+C
APRIL 26, 2018
On April 5, Shawmut Design and Construction broke ground on a 41,900-sf expansion and 53,100-sf renovation of Boston University’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine. The building team that includes Smith Group JJR (design architect, SE, MEP), Compass Project Management (project manager), and Haley Aldrich (geotech engineer), expects to be onsite for 32 months, during which the school—an active building with over 200 students, plus faculty, staff, and thousands of patients per year—will remain ope
BD+C
APRIL 24, 2018
What happens inside prison walls stays inside prison walls. Well, not really. In the U.S. alone, 95% of inmates will return to society. Research has shown that inmates are getting older and sicker. More than 42% of state and 38% of federal prisoners report having a chronic condition. The numbers make a profound statement: Inmate healthcare is a public health issue.
BD+C
APRIL 23, 2018
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) recently opened the Institute for Contemporary Art in Richmond, Va., at the intersection of Belvidere and Broad streets. The modern, stacked-block facility incorporates a pre-weathered, satin-finish zinc facade and will act as a gateway between the city’s arts district on one side and VCU’s Monroe Park campus on the other.
BD+C
APRIL 27, 2018
A 1911 print house is currently in the process of being renovated and extended to become a luxury condominium building. 90 Morton will provide 130,000 sf of new residential space in New York City’s West Village neighborhood at the junction of Morton and Greenwich Streets. At floor eight of the building the symmetrical repetition that defines the lower portion was broken up.
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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 27, 2018
SAFTI FIRST is pleased to announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has officially awarded US Patent Number 9,926,709 to the GPX FireFloor System. Proudly USA-made, the GPX FireFloor System is listed and labeled by Intertek and UL up to 2 hours and offers the largest tested and listed individual panels for fully supported and butt-glazed glass floor applications. .
BD+C
APRIL 26, 2018
The emergence of modular construction as an option for new construction is becoming mainstream. While the reasons why have been reported on extensively, what has not been reported is that the modular construction industry has been plagued by mold and moisture problems, especially on projects located in warm and humid climates like the Southeast U.S.
BD+C
APRIL 27, 2018
Wrigley Field’s many renovations have been well documented over the past few years, but the historic ballpark isn’t the only thing undergoing an evolution of sorts. The area surrounding the Friendly Confines has also been experiencing a hefty amount of construction recently, as well.
BD+C
APRIL 27, 2018
A 1912 print house is currently in the process of being renovated and extended to become a luxury condominium building. 90 Morton will provide 122,000 sf of new residential space in New York City’s West Village neighborhood at the junction of Morton and Greenwich Streets. At floor eight of the building the symmetrical repetition that defines the lower portion was broken up.
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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 26, 2018
The speaker roster is set for BD+C ’s second-annual Accelerate Live! AEC innovation conference , Thursday, May 10, at Venue Six10 in Chicago. Twenty-two business and tech leaders from 18 AEC firms will take the stage in two weeks to discuss radical ideas, breakthrough projects, and novel technologies related to the future of the AEC industry and the changing built environment.
BD+C
APRIL 23, 2018
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is offering a new resource to inform local officials to boost energy savings in buildings. “The Toolkit on Local Government Strategies for Achieving Energy Savings in Buildings” provides an overview of high-impact strategies for energy savings. The toolkit contains local government policy options for new and existing buildings.
BD+C
APRIL 24, 2018
Orland Park, Ill., is the new home to Pathway to Living’s new 96-unit assisted living community, Heartis Village. The community’s 96 units will be spread across a 89,622-sf property. A three-story assisted living building will house the 72 assisted living apartments that range in size from 371 to 1,032 sf.
Archmark
APRIL 25, 2018
5 Ways to Build a Successful SEO Strategy How to Boost Your Search Engine Optimization “50% of searches that people conduct on their mobile phone will result in a visit to a business that same day.” Are you on the fence about creating a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy for your architecture firm? You might think that your architecture firm gets 90% of new business from referrals, so why bother with SEO.
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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
APRIL 27, 2018
Even with the growing popularity of digital marketing among architecture, engineering, and construction firms, speaking engagements have endured as a highly effective method for increasing the visibility of AEC firms and attracting new business. They allow you to speak to and network with a highly targeted audience, demonstrating your expertise all while educating prospects.
BD+C
APRIL 24, 2018
For suburban cities looking to attract multifamily development to their downtowns , finding ways to make those areas vibrant throughout the day and into the night is critical. While amenities such as mass transit stops are also important, luxury renters want something more. Elmhurst, a suburb west of Chicago, addressed this challenge with a plan to boost its downtown in 2016.
BD+C
APRIL 26, 2018
DLR Group, JE Dunn Construction, and CoreCivic are teaming up to design and build the Kansas Department of Corrections’ new facility at the Lansing Correctional Campus in Lansing, Kan.
BD+C
APRIL 26, 2018
Built by Thomas Edison in 1913, the Thomas Edison Invention Factory in West Orange, N.J., served as a manufacturing operation where Edison employees produced storage batteries used in light delivery vehicles, automobiles, railroad signals, industrial applications and mining equipment. Operations in the factory ended in 1965, and the site is now undergoing a major transformation to become Edison Village.
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 26, 2018
A new ASTM International standard supports cost-effective ways for communities to respond, withstand, and recover from disasters. The standard addresses a wide range of potential catastrophes, such as natural hazards, utility outages, and human-caused disruptions. The guidance provides an economic framework to evaluate resilience investment options.
BD+C
APRIL 25, 2018
The Cambria Hotel & Suites on South Broad Street is now open for business in Center City, Philadelphia. The 15-story, 174,000-sf hotel brings 223 guest rooms to the Pennsylvania city.
BD+C
APRIL 25, 2018
After decades of remediation of contaminated properties funded by the federal Superfund program, some important lessons have emerged for reusing these sites. Involving the local community and creating a vision for reuse early in the cleanup process is vital. It’s also critical to perform the right level of remediation for the intended use.
BD+C
APRIL 23, 2018
On paper, it must have seemed like a perfect match. Champlain College needed more student housing, and in the middle of downtown Burlington, Vermont, there sat an aging, city-owned parking lot, ripe for replacement with a modern apartment building. The only problem was the central location. Overhead power lines, and buildings in close proximity meant that construction would have to occur in close quarters — a difficulty compounded by the building’s design, which includes 600 exterior windows.
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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!
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