BD+C

JULY 15, 2016

For many who grew up in the 90s and early 2000s, the sound of a parent yelling from upstairs to stop playing video games and go outside and enjoy the beautiful summer day was probably a fairly common occurrence. It was often times met with a “One more level!” or “I’ve almost beaten it!” plea. Others tried a bolder strategy of not moving or making a sound when the call inevitably came downstairs, hoping their parent had movement based T-rex vision and would soon realize their mistake and move on.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 11, 2016

It’s really hard for people to find an architect; at least that’s what the emails in my inbox are telling me. To further get to the point, it’s not hard to look one up that’s in your hometown – that’s easy. What’s hard is trying to figure out which one you should hire. That’s when people email me with questions, asking for advice and guidance.

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JULY 15, 2016

Child Advocacy Centers, Cook County. The Courthouses in Cook County have been adding drop-off type childcare spaces to each of their facilities. Called Child Advocacy Centers, there purpose is to provide short-term care to kids who might have to accompany their parents to court. This serves parents that have no one else to take care of the kids and have no option but to bring them along.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 12, 2016

(This is Part 2 of a guest post by Bob Morgan, an architect based in South-East Asia. Part 1 will be found here.). Good Morning Jobseekers! PART 2: Recruitment Specifics. Having made the decision to ‘Recruit’, we need to analyze the requirements, and formulate a ‘Brief.’ Firstly, this will provide a level of ‘Analysis’ – Indeed, it might also identify other areas of the Studio, where adjustments or improvements can be made; or will have to be made – And, just like any Project Brief it should be

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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?

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JULY 14, 2016

The developer of 181 Fremont, a 70-story residential and office tower being built in San Francisco, claims this will be the most earthquake-resistant building on the West Coast when it is completed in the summer of 2017. Jay Paul Company acquired this development from SKS Investments in 2013, and estimates its cost at $665 million. The Class A building will include 432,000 sf of office space, 67 luxury condos on its top 17 floors, and 3,000 sf of retail space.

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BD+C

JULY 11, 2016

Architecture and interior design firm CetraRuddy has designed an 18-story office building at 412 W. 15th St. in New York City, located in Manhattan’s trendy Meatpacking district. The firm will also lead the renovations of 85,000 sf of additional office and boutique retail space in connecting buildings.

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BD+C

JULY 12, 2016

New designs were unveiled for the LEGO world headquarters, and surprisingly enough, they did not include step-by-step picture guides on how to build the place. Located in Billund, Denmark, the 52,000-sm complex will still incorporate many familiar themes from the popular plastic building block toys.

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BD+C

JULY 11, 2016

Is the construction industry up to the challenge of repairing the world’s crumbling infrastructure? A new report from McKinsey & Co. answers with a definitive “No,” unless the industry can place itself firmly into the digital future in its organization, documentation, management, and information sharing.

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BD+C

JULY 15, 2016

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) released a design for a new 38-story hotel and residential building in Lusail City, Qatar’s first sustainable city. Designed by Hadid before she died in March, the shape of the tower was inspired by the Desert Hyacinth , a flower native to the Arabian Gulf region. .

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JULY 13, 2016

Over two-thirds of office workers in the United States are disengaged from their work. Eight of 10 of those workers are stressed out. So it’s little wonder that U.S. companies struggle to find and retain talent at a time when emerging technologies and co-working trends empower more workers to step off the corporate treadmill and become freelance consultants, a trend that could result in 40% of the U.S. workforce being independently employed by 2020.

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BD+C

JULY 13, 2016

The engineering and architectural firm Arup has been selected to lead the design work for renovations to Chicago’s historic Union Station. The City of Chicago, railroad service company Amtrak, and a collection of Chicago transportation entities, including the commuter railroad service Metra, worked together on the decision.

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BD+C

JULY 12, 2016

The green building movement has spent over twenty years focusing on 7% of a portfolio investment – building performance. But over a 30 year period, people inside the buildings account for 93% of a building’s costs. It’s time to unearth this substantial value in sustainable real estate and focus on wellness.

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BD+C

JULY 12, 2016

A new to-scale replica of Noah's Ark will not need to survive another Great Flood. It is big enough, though, to probably hold two of every animal.

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BD+C

JULY 11, 2016

A vibrant, colorful, curved wall art installation, a premier feature of the new $360 million, 14-story University of Iowa Children’s Hospital project, designed by Foster & Partners with Heery International preforming as Architect of Record, stretches the entire length of the main area’s two-story lobby. Called “The Blooming Wall,” the installation consists of 2,800+ extruded aluminum triangles attached to 1,000+ linear feet of radius wall.

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BD+C

JULY 13, 2016

The Van Alen Institute, a nonprofit architectural organization, teamed with the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency to launch two new competitions. The Shore to Core design competition and research competition will explore the built environment of waterfront cities, using the growing and diverse West Palm Beach, Fla., as the model. .

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BD+C

JULY 15, 2016

Exterior materials provide aesthetic features and help set projects apart for years. Over time, however, dirt and other residue can accumulate, impacting the look of the metal panels. Although coated metal exteriors are nearly maintenance free, it is recommended to periodically clean them to allow them to shine throughout the summer months.

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BD+C

JULY 12, 2016

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced an interim rule recently that raises existing maximum civil penalties by 78%. The action was taken to comply with a federally mandated rate increase. As a result, OSHA will raise the maximum penalty for serious violations from $7,000 to $12,471 and will increase the fine for willful and repeated violations from $70,000 to $124,709.

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JULY 11, 2016

When it comes to complex building projects, Building Team member firms that deliver design, engineering, and construction services bring very different perspectives to the job. Design is all about possibilities. Engineering is about rooting those ideas in reality. Construction is about getting the work done.

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BD+C

JULY 14, 2016

The Portland, Ore., City Council approved a 1% construction excise tax. The tax is expected to raise $8 million a year to fund affordable housing initiatives. . Both residential and commercial projects are subject to the tax. The Oregon Legislature repealed a 17-year-old ban on inclusionary housing rules earlier this year, opening the door for Portland’s tax. .

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BD+C

JULY 13, 2016

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule on the operation and certification of non-hobbyist drones. . The rule covers commercial uses for drones that weigh less than 55 pounds, and it takes effect Aug. 29. .

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BD+C

JULY 14, 2016

That interest you made on your savings account last year might be enough to buy a cup of coffee. If you bank with Capital One you won’t need to go too far.

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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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BD+C

JULY 11, 2016

Global architecture firm Broadway Malyan has been chosen by Royal Caribbean Cruises to design a $100 million cruise ship terminal in Miami. The proposal, named “Crown of Miami,” will look like a crown when viewed from the sea and look like an “M”, for Miami, when viewed from the sides. .

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BD+C

JULY 15, 2016

Twenty-two New York City-area groups including trade unions, the District Attorney's office and general contractor representatives, have asked the judge in a case concerning a construction worker’s death to impose the maximum penalty on the contractor.

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BD+C

JULY 12, 2016

With a Modernist appearance resembling the Olympic torch thanks to a three-tiered exterior structure and a floor plan that grows larger the higher up one goes, Elysee Residences is set to become the tallest structure in the Miami district of Edgewater.

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BD+C

JULY 11, 2016

The view from the 30th floor of the USC Building in downtown LA is downright breathtaking. Not only because you can see all of LA, from the iconic Hollywood sign to the Santa Monica Pier, in one panoramic vista, but because of all the construction currently underway. From the skyline-defining Wilshire Grand to the four-tower Metropolis project, Downtown LA News is currently tracking 102 new building projects in the LA city center.

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