Sat.Nov 05, 2016 - Fri.Nov 11, 2016

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Museum of the Bible to use technology to bring the Bible to life

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The 430,000-sf Museum of the Bible is currently under construction in Washington, D.C., and when completed, will provide visitors with an immersive experience teaching the history, narrative, and impact of the Bible. The eight-story building will feature 40-foot-tall bronze doors at the main entrance and a garden on the building’s roof. Between the front doors and the garden, the museum will be packed with cutting-edge technology that helps to span time, space, and cultures in teaching the histo

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Barker Table – A Doghouse Worth Having Inside

Life of an Architect

There are good dog houses, and then there are great dog houses … I’d like to think that the “Barker Table” doghouse falls into the latter category. If you swing through Life of an Architect with any regularity, you know that I think it’s really important for architects to use their skills to benefit the greater good. There are innumerable ways that we can take advantage of our skill set and contacts to help others, and one of my favorites is to design playhouses an

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Architects Are Superheroes

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We Are All Superheroes. We are all superheroes with our own superpowers. We each have special talents that make us unique. We use them everyday, often not knowing the power we yield. We posses the skills to mold and shape the people living and working and playing within the buildings we create. As superheroes we also have an obligation to use our powers for good.

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Shanghai Tower wins CTBUH’s “Best Tall Building Worldwide” award for 2016

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The world’s tallest twisting tower, and second tallest building overall, Shanghai Tower, was recently selected by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat as the 2016 winner of the “Best Tall Building Worldwide” award. Shanghai Tower was selected from among 3 other towers that won a Best Tall Building award for their region (and from 132 entries overall).

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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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Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes: A hyperloop from Hyperloop One and BIG could make it possible

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At some point in the past year or so, you have probably heard the term “hyperloop” thrown around as the future of transportation. Elon Musk first unveiled the concept of a hyperloop in 2013, Dezeen reports. Since that time, however, he open-sourced the technology and is no longer directly involved with the development.

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Lions Park: Architecture students transforming a community

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Lions Park is a 40-acre space at the southern edge of the rural Alabama town of Greensboro. Ten years ago, it consisted of little more than a few frequently flooded baseball diamonds and a huge expanse of featureless, shadeless ground baking in the relentless summer sun.

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Middle School transformed into affordable housing for seniors

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Constructed in 1930, the Watkins Glen Middle School building features a brick façade and historic details such as its large hallways, solid wood doors, and the craftsmanship of its masonry. But as the town began to consolidate its school buildings, the structure was no longer needed as a school. In an effort to repurpose the architecturally pleasing building while also tackling the problem of affordable housing, it was suggested to use the retired school building as a reinvestment and repurpose

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Taking cues from nature: How biomimicry can drive ROI for Hoteliers

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Today’s travelers expect a different standard of luxury that caters not only to their modern needs, but also to their ethical beliefs. At the same time, the idea of ‘travel’ is continually evolving, and there are more travelers now than ever before. To cater to next-generation travelers, hotels are increasingly incorporating sustainable practices into their spaces, including an innovative concept: biomimicry.

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Multifamily development in Miami will feature healthy indoor environments

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The design of a home and the materials used in constructing it can go a long way in determining if that living space is healthy or not. And as more and more people begin to focus on doing their best to live a healthy lifestyle, they do not want to get home from a day of eating healthy, exercising, and just generally taking care of themselves to find their home working to unravel all of their efforts.

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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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Pioneering Urban Loft Space in Atlanta

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Bass Lofts , a design-forward urban loft project in a trendy Atlanta neighborhood, is now pioneering the loft movement in the city. Retrofitted from public schools built in the 1920s, the structures are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The buildings sat empty in the middle of a rapidly-transforming neighborhood in Atlanta known as Little Five Points.

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New system from MIT may help buildings monitor stress and damage over time

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A new computational model developed by researchers at MIT takes ambient vibrations and analyzes them to pick out features in the noise to give indications of a building’s stability, MIT News reports. The feedback can then be used to monitor the building for damage or mechanical stress. Think of it as getting your blood pressure or cholesterol checked regularly to find warning signs of future problems before they become too dire.

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Social connection in academic and student housing environments

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Attending university for the first time can elicit a mix of different emotions–from excitement and eagerness to apprehension and uneasiness. Often students are away from home for the first time, and must navigate the challenges and freedoms of living on their own. Adding to this, some students also find themselves in a new country adjusting to a different language and culture.

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From fuel to food: adaptive reuse converts a closed gas station in Princeton, N.J., to a Nomad pizza

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There are around 150,000 gas stations operating in the U.S., nearly 53,000 fewer than in 1994, according to the National Association of Convenience Stores and National Petroleum News estimates.

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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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Prescription for success: Managing technology in the design of healthcare facilities

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From patient care and diagnosis to medical records management to the maintenance of energy-conscious facilities, technology has become a critical component in every aspect of hospital and healthcare design. This parallels the condition of the AEC industries, which have seen a similar sea-change in the way business is conducted. Contract documents have gone from paper to electronic files, with BIM (Building Information Modeling) programs capable of generating digital representations of not only a

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American Concrete Institute offers new guide for repair of concrete buildings

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The American Concrete Institute has released a new publication for concrete industry professionals—Guide to the Code for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Buildings. The guide is a companion to ACI 562-16 Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary. The publication provides assistance and examples to professionals for the repair of concrete buildings and is available as a printed and digital book. .

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Trio of 3D printed faucets selected as R&D 100 Award finalist

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A trio of 3D printed residential faucets, dubbed the DXV Collection, has been named a 2016 R&D 100 Award finalist in the category of Process and Prototyping. The fixtures are the first ready-for-market residential faucets printed in metal. The Vibrato, Trope, and Shadowbrook models are created using Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), an additive manufacturing process that has been used to create plastic prototypes for years, but the use of DMLS for printing metal prototypes of this nature

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Exclusive Chicago club re-emerges as a boutique hotel

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By 2008, it looked like the historic Chicago Athletic Association (CAA) building, located in downtown Chicago across from Millennium Park, was destined to become another casualty in the march to modernity. Built in 1893 for the World’s Columbian Exposition, which had a major influence on Chicago’s planning and development for decades to come, the CAA was an exclusive social club founded by leading figures in American sports and commerce, among them William Wrigley, Jr., Charles Comiskey, and Alb

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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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Truly transparent: Fire resistive butt-glazed walls up to 2 hours

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Designers can now achieve truly transparent fire resistive glass walls up to 2 hours without vertical mullions or spacers using SuperLite II-XLM, the latest fire resistive glazing product from US-based fire rated glass and framing manufacturer SAFTI FIRST.

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Austin, Texas wins ‘Top City’ in the Emerging Trends in Real Estate outlook

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Niche neighborhoods and economic diversity are driving forces behind the strong showing of this year’s top ten U.S. cities, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2017 , recently released by PwC US and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). Austin, Texas wins “Top City,” thanks to its authentic, niche neighborhoods and depth of economic diversity, from manufacturing to education, health care and technology.

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Louisiana flood projections require urgent action, officials say

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Louisiana officials are revising the master plan for combating flooding and storm surge damage and have abandoned the projection of no net loss of land by 2035. The new master plan, to be released in 2017, is more pessimistic than the 2012 version. State officials had thought they could stabilize land loss in the next 20 years, and then be able to add land to the coast.

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Six finalists selected for London’s Illuminated River competition

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The Illuminated River Foundation set up a competition to find the best lighting design scheme for London’s bridges along the river Thames. The project focuses on 17 individual crossings from Albert to Tower with the main goal of unifying these bridges via a light scheme that celebrates the city’s link with the river.

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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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NRMCA updates environmental impacts of concrete

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The National Ready Mix Concrete Association has updated its industry average environmental impacts for concrete. The aim is to provide product transparency within green building standards. The second version of the NRMCA Industry-Wide (IW) Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and Benchmark (Industry Average) Report discloses the environmental impacts of concrete manufacturing for a wide range of concrete products. .

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Fire-rated glazing replaces drywall partition to transform ‘almost unusable’ space into a ‘showstopper’

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When Grant Thornton, LLP, moved its U.S. headquarters to the former Chicago Title & Trust Center in 2015, “its lease was saddled with a very dark, almost unusable area on their most important floor,” said Ken Novak, NCIDQ, Associate, Stantec Architecture.

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Fabcon Precast is built for speed

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With more than 500 clubs across North America, wellness juggernaut LA Fitness knows a thing or two about construction. When expansion plans called for a new location in Aurora, Ontario, they looked to Fabcon Precast to extend their reach and shorten the construction cycle. As always, Fabcon’s load-bearing precast panels were up to the task. With the project breaking ground in the final week of August and the promise of a Canadian winter just around the corner, speed was a justified concern for L

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Brand marketing: Why the B2B world needs to embrace consumers

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I’ve been going to trade shows for more than 35 years, and it never ceases to amaze me how many suppliers I’ve never heard of. While there are always well-known brands on display, like Kohler and. Whirlpool, marketing strategies for most suppliers typically view the general public as an afterthought.

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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!