BD+C
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Another school year has begun and has ushered in the start or completion of myriad new construction, renovation, and/or improvement projects at the elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels.
Life of an Architect
SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
Nobody wants to say hello to them 5 times and if I'm being honest, I don't want to say hello 5 times either. But what do you do other than to relegate yourself to head nods or diverting your eyes from one another to avoid direct contact? Continue reading Saying “Hello” Is Exhausting at Life of an Architect.
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Dennis Kowal Architects
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Bio-Hacking the office environment: Safe Haven. When the mind connects with some visceral feeling from the outdoor experience, it excites the brain. Sending positive messages from inside a building that stimulate the brain is bio-hacking and believed to be a powerful counterpoint to both the old vanilla office interior and the new trendy, but sometimes equally ineffective, splashes of color, unnecessary creature comforts and uncoordinated sensory blitz.
Virginia Duran
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Stockholm is vast and its history is softly infused in the landmarks that stretch across the Baltic Sea. The capital’s architecture – and art – is brimming with significance. From Vaxholm Fortress, built by Russian prisoners (and used as the filming location of Pippi) to the royal palaces of Kungliga Slottet and Drottningholms Slott.
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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
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
In recent decades, our relationship with the workplace has been transformed by the tech industry, which upturned our idea of the office. Today, organizations across a spectrum of industries plan spaces that support the well-being of their employees while enjoying the benefits of talent attraction and retention.
Architecture Focus brings together the best content for architecture professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
As you complete puzzles, you build puzzle-building habits. The same could be said for creating construction cost estimates — the more you frequently you do them, the more efficient you’ll become. Below are tips and tricks estimators and contractors can use to optimize the estimating process to become more efficient, minimize rework and produce accurate cost estimates.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
A new survey of building owners and contractors highlights the challenges of managing construction projects when software applications lack automated data exchange processes.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Catalyst, a 150,000-sf building that will connect to an energy resource sharing eco-district planned for development, will be the first office building in Washington to be constructed out of cross-laminated timber (CLT).
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
The recently opened Queens Public Library at Hunters Point forgoes the recent trend of incorporating libraries into high-end residential towers and instead opts to stand independently on its 32,000 sf site along the East River.
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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
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Digitization in the construction industry is only just getting started. There are two ways to read that. One way is that the digital revolution came and went and while seemingly every other sector reinvented and retooled their processes, construction did not, remaining one of the least digitized industries today. The second, far more truthful way, is less bleak.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Digitization in the construction industry is only just getting started. There are two ways to read that. One way is that the digital revolution came and went and while seemingly every other sector reinvented and retooled their processes, construction did not, remaining one of the least digitized industries today. The second, far more truthful way, is less bleak.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
The Carbon Leadership Forum has released the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (“EC3”) tool. The open source tool is for architects, engineers, owners, construction companies, building material suppliers and policy makers to compare and reduce embodied carbon emissions from construction materials.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) applauds U.S. Senators David Perdue, R-GA, Shelley Capito, R-WV, Doug Jones, D-AL, and Thomas Tillis, R-NC, for introducing The School Safety Clearinghouse Act yesterday. The legislation would provide state and local officials with unbiased information for making their schools safer through design.
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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
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
On Sept. 23, Katerra announced the grand opening of its 270,000-sf cross-laminated timber (CLT) factory. The facility will produce the largest volume of CLT in North America.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Lodging Econometrics (LE) recently compiled construction pipeline counts for every country and market around the world. Their analysts state that the total global construction pipeline ascended to a record high of 14,051 projects/2,327,923 rooms, a 9% increase in projects and an 8% increase in rooms year-over-year (YOY). The report summarizes development in 176 countries worldwide.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
The American Institute of Architects outlines an initial path forward for the organization and profession in a new declaration, “Where We Stand: Climate Action.”.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
San Jose recently passed a new building energy code with the goal of making zero-emission electric buildings the norm. The new code in nation’s tenth largest city is the strongest among large cities and can serve as a roadmap for local leaders across the nation. As a result of the code, greenhouse gas emissions of new San Jose buildings will be cut by 90%.
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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
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
The State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz’s new Engineering Innovation Hub (EIH) has recently completed construction. . Designed by Urbahn Architects, the two-story EIH was built on a former parking lot on SUNY New Paltz’s main campus. It was designed to allow for a potential expansion to the east if the program requires more space in the future. .
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Generating public support for climate action may require more extensive education about the health and economic benefits, according to a report from the U.S. Green Building Council.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
A paradox of architecture is that sometimes the constraints of a site location actually end up unlocking and inspiring solutions to a breakthrough building design. Chicago’s 150 N. Riverside is a multi-use skyscraper built atop a two-acre riverfront space. The waterfront land in the heart of Chicago’s prime real estate market went undeveloped for nearly a century due to site challenges including waterfront zoning, commuter railroad lines, city requirements for public right-of-way provisions and
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Brooks City Base Transit Center recently opened on Sept. 14 in San Antonio. The facility is located on the site of the former Brooks Air Force Base, one of the first training facilities for the US Army Air Corps, dating back to 1917.
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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