BD+C
JANUARY 10, 2018
Despite a collective Paris Climate Accord hangover – the throbbing ache at the temples many of us continue to feel in the aftermath of the United States’ withdrawal in June – dozens of our nation’s leaders attended the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP)-23 in Bonn, Germany, demonstrating unity, leadership and resolve on climate action. .
Life of an Architect
JANUARY 11, 2018
There are few moments in your life where the time span between the current and younger versions of yourself collide. I had such a moment yesterday and despite my aversion to “celebrity sightings”, this is basically what happened. I am currently in the Orlando airport with 2 hours to kill before I head back to Dallas and then on to the office.
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EntreArchitect
JANUARY 9, 2018
How To Outsource To a Remote Team as an Architect Sole Practitioner. Working as an architect sole practitioner has its perks. The freedom and flexibility of working alone, without accountability to a staff or employees is appealing to many small firm architects. What happens, though, when your marketing and sales systems start kicking in and your success brings in lots of new work; so much new work that you can not get it all done on your own?
Architects for Urbanity
JANUARY 7, 2018
Tutors: Architects for Urbanity (Karolina Szóstkiewicz, Irgen S a l ian j i ) Participants: Gabriela Bratkowska, Karolina Krzy?anowska, Marcin Osak, Natalia Po?nik, Martyna S?owi?ska, Alicja Szyszkowska, Aleksandra Wróbel, Attendant: Micha? Czeszejko AfU tutored one of the student teams of OSSA workshop in Poland last October. Under the topic of the Great Beauty, the students researched the notions of beauty and ugliness in art, fashion, architecture and politics and came up with a series of cou
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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
JANUARY 12, 2018
Last summer, the 6,450-sf La Carreta pavilion and a new 183,000-sf library opened on the Monterrey, Mexico, campus of Tecnológico de Monterrey, that country’s largest university system.
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BD+C
JANUARY 12, 2018
Lexicographers trace the old saying “waste not, want not” back to late 18th century England. It took us engineers a couple of centuries to catch on, but finally we’re embracing a very literal interpretation of that adage to tap into an abundant, secure and economical source of renewable energy for the next generation of green buildings. Even better, this energy is easily accessible, for it already flows through pipes right beneath our feet: wastewater.
BD+C
JANUARY 10, 2018
It’s been a busy couple of months for the architecture and design firm NELSON. It was wrapping up its merger with Wakefield Beasley & Associates and WB Interiors, a deal that was announced last November. It recapitalized its business with two financial partners, H.I.G. Capital and Prudential. And today, NELSON announced that it had entered into a merger agreement with FRCH Design Worldwide, an architecture and design firm with three offices and 200-plus employees, which specializes in retail
BD+C
JANUARY 10, 2018
It used to be one had to fly to a remote island paradise if they wanted to enjoy the combination of white sand beaches and crystal clear blue waters. Thanks to patented technology, Crystal Lagoons is able to bring that experience anywhere in the world—from coastal resorts to inner cities to desert climates.
BD+C
JANUARY 9, 2018
Sometime this spring, Delta Medix, a Scranton, Pa.-based consortium of 20 physicians, is scheduled to consolidate its seven practices, spread over five local offices, into a 44,000-sf space within the Marketplace at Steamtown, a ‘90s-era shopping mall in Scranton that is in the process of reinventing itself as a lifestyle center. The space into which Delta Medix will relocate is the first floor of a former 100,000-sf Bon Ton department store that had been closed since its lease expired in Januar
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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
JANUARY 10, 2018
If your firm is stuck in the doldrums of low growth and low profitability, you can do something about it. I’ve seen many firms make the transition from low to high performance. But it takes more than hot breath and high hopes to fill your sails with wind. It takes a strong commitment to change from everyone at the top of your organization — and an understanding that change may be difficult at first.
BD+C
JANUARY 11, 2018
Shan shui is a Chinese expression that, roughly translated, means the union of mountain and lake. It is this phrase that proved to be the inspiration for the new Suzhou Science & Technology Museum designed by Perkins+Will.
BD+C
JANUARY 10, 2018
Development will play a key role in the U.S. multifamily market in 2018. Developers are poised to register the second-highest annual completions count of this cycle, with as many as 258,000 units delivered. This is based on 62 markets tracked by CBRE Econometric Advisors. This would be down by 9.2% from 2017’s cycle peak, projected at 284,000. Apartment starts began to slow in 2017, so the multifamily market will get a reprieve from new supply by late 2018 and throughout 2019.
BD+C
JANUARY 6, 2018
Last month, Columbia University’s College of Dental Medicine in New York debuted on the fifth floor of its Vanderbilt Clinic a 15,000-sf Center for Precision Dental Medicine, a loft-like facility that is part of a masterplan to restructure the institution’s dental education, research and practice.
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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
JANUARY 11, 2018
When it comes to environmental issues, the AEC community plays a central and ever-changing role. Whether it’s through voluntary or regulated compliance, we are tasked with implementing new ideas that have been designed to counter a century of damaging ecological effects. A clear understanding of these technologies has important implications for the built and the natural environments—and, of course, the construction budget, as well.
BD+C
JANUARY 10, 2018
Designed and built by Gray Construction, Kraft Heinz’s new 382,157-sf meat processing and packaging facility in Davenport, Iowa occupies a 70-acre site in the Eastern Iowa Industrial Center. The building’s floor construction consists of structural slabs while the wall construction consists of insulated metal panels. The structure is conventional steel.
BD+C
JANUARY 9, 2018
Chicago’s upscale Gold Coast neighborhood is about to receive a new boutique rental building with a mix of 58 luxury two- and three-bedroom residences. Included among the 58 units will be seven two-story “maisonette” row home units with direct street-level entrances and private terraces. The row homes will flank the ground floor of the property. The streetscape on all sides of the building will be enhanced by the row homes terraces as well as landscaping beds designed by Jacobs/Ryan Associates.
BD+C
JANUARY 12, 2018
Arlington County, Va., is the first community to achieve Platinum level under the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) newly created LEED for Communities program.
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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
JANUARY 11, 2018
In an effort to greatly reduce waste sent to landfills, more than 130 companies or facilities have signed on to TRUE Zero Waste. The USGBC certification program was designed to be a roadmap to achieve high diversion levels; help create a zero waste, closed loop economy; and increase bottom lines. Participating organizations learn best practices in redesigning waste systems, from upstream management, to zero waste purchasing, to training employees.
BD+C
JANUARY 8, 2018
ZGF Founding Design Partner, Robert Frasca, FAIA, passed away on January 3 in Portland, Ore., at the age of 84 from complications of CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia). Frasca was a driving force in transforming the architectural firm from its early beginnings as a regional office into one of the nation’s largest practices, with 600 design professionals across six offices in the U.S. and Canada.
BD+C
JANUARY 12, 2018
Overall construction input prices declined 0.1% in December, yet despite the lack of inflation for the month, prices are up 5% on a year-over-year basis, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today. Nonresidential construction materials prices also declined 0.1% for the month and are up 4.8% from the same time one year ago. .
BD+C
JANUARY 8, 2018
A 100,000-sf mini-campus for teacher education is being created from three former school buildings at Winona State University in Winona, Minn. Once completed, the $25.2 million project will create a new section of campus and be home to the university’s College of Education.
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
JANUARY 10, 2018
A New York City Council proposal that would mandate a sliding-scale system be used when awarding civil damages for construction-related injuries or fatalities has drawn fire from two prominent unions. The measure would limit city penalties to $500,000 for companies and $150,000 for individuals when safety violations result in serious injury or death.
BD+C
JANUARY 9, 2018
In less than two decades, Toronto’s Railway Lands district has transformed from an industrial waterfront railway yard into a city within a city, aptly named CityPlace. More than 20,000 people call CityPlace home. Most reside in a collection of residential and mixed-use towers. While the district’s vertical living lifestyle is geared for young singles and empty nesters, CityPlace has attracted a surprising number of families.
BD+C
JANUARY 9, 2018
In late December, a federal appeals court ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to revise its nearly 17-year-old standard for dangerous levels of lead in paint and dust. The agency has one year to do so. The EPA must propose a new rule within 90 days , instead of the six years the Trump administration had requested to reconsider what levels of lead exposure are acceptable for children.
BD+C
JANUARY 10, 2018
On January 20, 2017, Donald J. Trump became President of the United States. Upon the inaugurations passing with a new Republican-dominated Congress and White House, there was high expectation to bring ambitious policy changes, including healthcare. With a limited 18-month window for legislation, lawmakers began the year in an immediate policy-making mode.
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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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