BD+C
AUGUST 10, 2016
To keep pace with the tsunami of Internet ones and zeroes, businesses are investing heavily in data centers, deploying new applications, embracing cloud storage, and renovating out-of-date facilities. TOP 30 DATA CENTER ARCHITECTURE FIRMS. Rank, Firm, 2015 Revenue. 1. Gensler $34,240,000. 2. Corgan $32,400,000. 3. HDR $15,740,000. 4. Page $14,100,000. 5.
Stephen B Chambers Architects
AUGUST 10, 2016
Preserving Windmills: Restoration Of A Texas Icon Chambers Architects engaged renowned windmill restorer, Jim Collums, to rehabilitate an antique “Eclipse” windmill for the J-5 Ranch. Jim designed his ‘calling card’ windmill boots. Windmills are vital symbols of American history and still perform an important role on the prairies, farms and landscapes throughout the United States.
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EntreArchitect
AUGUST 9, 2016
Every architect has a dream of having their work published in books and magazines. For some it’s a right of passage – a testament to hard work and years of focus. For others, its a marketing strategy. Publication is a form of social proof indicating that our designs are worthy of our prospective clients’ attention. The process of having our work published is one of those secrets architects learn with maturity.
A Detroit Architect's Journal
AUGUST 8, 2016
June 12, 2017 - Because of the popularity of this blog entry, we've enhanced it with even more historical data. Enjoy! While touring Detroit's Eastside, I decided to take Alter Road south until it ends at the Detroit River. I found myself paralleling an old canal, eventually using a sharply curving bridge to cross it. The change in direction placed me parallel to the Detroit river, forced me to pass an abandon marina and ended my journey inside Riverfront-Lakewood Park.
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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
AUGUST 10, 2016
Fu nding for the nation’s 1,700 or so public two- and four-year colleges remains well below pre-recession levels. Average state spending per student has fallen 17%—about $1,525—since the recession, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
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BD+C
AUGUST 12, 2016
DC I Artform, a global retail marketing agency based in Milwaukee, Wis., wanted a presence in a bigger city to attract talent and improve its accessibility for international customers.
BD+C
AUGUST 9, 2016
Frank Lloyd Wright has become a figure that exists in the same realm as individuals such as Michael Jordan, Stephen King, and Pablo Picasso. Even if you aren’t a fan of basketball, haven’t read a book since grade school, or can’t tell an original Picasso from an original two-year-old’s finger painting, those three names still carry some weight; they have become synonymous with the fields in which they exist.
BD+C
AUGUST 8, 2016
By 2030, a fifth of the U.S. population will be 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau. This cohort and succeeding generations are expected to live longer than their predecessors, and remain much more active into their later years.
BD+C
AUGUST 11, 2016
Wh en it debuted, in 1988, Fashion Mall, Plantation, Fla., was your typical anchor-driven retail leviathan. When it closed, in 2006, Fashion Mall was typical of huge shopping centers' fall from grace with many customers. Its prospects for resurrection, though, brightened last year, when Encore Capital Management acquired the property and announced plans to spend $300 million to turn it into Plantation’s new town square, dubbed 321 North. .
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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
AUGUST 10, 2016
Contractors and subcontractors now have a new way to access and share information about new projects they might want to bid on or manage. Dodge PlanRoom is an application designed by Dodge Data & Analytics to support construction-specific workflows by allowing pros to quickly review linked plans, sections, and elevations. Dodge is offering a free basic version of Dodge PlanRoom with storage up to five projects.
BD+C
AUGUST 9, 2016
The idea of micro condominiums, condos that are under 500 sf in size, is not new in densely populated cities such as New York or Tokyo, where sub-500-sf homes are not created to be hip and trendy, but, instead, are created out of necessity. And while a city like Houston, and its population of just under 2.2 million certainly doesn’t categorize it as small, it also doesn’t make it a very dense city, either, especially when you take into account it is spread across 599.6 square miles (making it th
BD+C
AUGUST 12, 2016
Wh en the Francis Crick Institute opens this summer, in London, it will be the quintessence of the future direction of science and technology facilities.
BD+C
AUGUST 9, 2016
In recent years, cities including New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Portland, Ore., and Fayetteville, Ark., have reduced or eliminated required parking spaces on major developments. Many of these developments are located near mass transit stations and/or are affordable housing projects. In New York, the city eliminated parking requirements for low-income, “inclusionary” (with some units going to low- or middle-income families), and affordable senior housing developments that are within a half
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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
AUGUST 10, 2016
Child-friendly, not childish – that’s the mantra. Designing for young patients means designing spaces that inspire confidence, encourage playfulness, and offer hope. Our goal is to deliver pediatric spaces that convey confidence and technical currency, that encourage interaction and patient engagement and instill a sense of home for all ages.
BD+C
AUGUST 8, 2016
Lab design has failed to keep pace with scientific advances and the changing needs of researchers. If, as expected, the next generation ushers in significant revolutions in the ways science is conducted, then lab design and operations, and the ways that scientists interact with these environments, will be at the heart of this change.
BD+C
AUGUST 11, 2016
Many designers want longer-lasting coatings without compromising aesthetics. When a long term warranty is required, the color options may be more limited. This is because not all pigments have the durability to perform for decades.
BD+C
AUGUST 9, 2016
With increasing demand to reduce the cost of operation, healthcare leadership is challenging their facility engineers to increase efficiency of the buildings they manage. Healthcare owners are struggling with the need to improve the bottom line with limited capital to spend on projects even with the best rate of return. The return on investment is typically much more attractive and more visible when related to the addition of clinical services as opposed to an investment in infrastructure.
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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
AUGUST 8, 2016
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued new regulations to reduce exposure to formaldehyde vapors from wood products produced domestically or imported into the United States. .
BD+C
AUGUST 12, 2016
There are over 1,400 large-scale rental apartment projects under construction in the biggest metros in the U.S. In buildings that will have 50 or more apartments, 321,177 units are projected to be completed by year’s end, representing a 50% increase over the 214,108 completions in 50-plus-unit structures in 2015, according to RENTCafé , a nationwide apartment search website.
BD+C
AUGUST 11, 2016
There are two things in today’s technological world that are abundantly clear; people love their smartphones, and those same people love documenting their daily lives and adventures through pictures and video. And while smartphones are usually able to fill the need for a camera on a daily basis, when things get a little bit rough or veer in a direction off the beaten path, the fragility of smartphones (and not to mention the cost) tends to urge people to keep them out of harm’s way and tucked sa
BD+C
AUGUST 12, 2016
DC I Artform, a global retail marketing agency based in Milwaukee, Wis., wanted a presence in a bigger city to attract talent and improve its accessibility for international customers.
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
AUGUST 10, 2016
A bill in the California Assembly would force any environmental lawsuit against certain projects to conclude within nine months.
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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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