BD+C
OCTOBER 30, 2019
A 166,000-sf barracks with 300 bedrooms for 600 military personnel is under construction at the Great Lakes Naval Base in Illinois with the help of robots that can lay bricks every seven to 10 seconds and can lift and place foundation blocks weighing up to 135 lbs.
Life of an Architect
OCTOBER 27, 2019
Architecture and skilled craft go hand in hand, but you may not be aware that the number of skilled individuals that are required to bring an architect’s ideas to reality and in today's episode, Andrew and I are talking about the state of skilled labor in the construction industry. . Continue reading Ep 036: Labor is Cheap, Skill is Not at Life of an Architect.
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Dwell
OCTOBER 29, 2019
If any homes could conjure the Halloween spirit, it would be these all-black haunts. Whether clad in blackened timber or treated to dark paint for dramatic effect, these black gable residences have a bit of a spooky streak. They’re the kind of houses that kids, at this time of year, imagine to be witches’ lairs with spiders clinging to webs spun in shadowy corners.
The Architect's Desktop
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Sometimes you need to make changes to the values of a Property on all or many AEC Objects in a file. If that change can be done programatically (example, in a text-type manual Property, edit the text value, replacing all occurrences of "1ST" with "2ND"), and there are a large number of Objects to process, it may be easier to do so via AutoLISP, than to manually edit each value.
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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
OCTOBER 29, 2019
The building design and construction industry must embrace change now. Stresses with finding talent, budgets, schedules, and the needs of clients call for change in approach. Companies are looking not only at how we work, but how we work with others. .
Architecture Focus brings together the best content for architecture professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
BD+C
OCTOBER 29, 2019
The Heights, Bjarke Ingels Group’s first U.S. public school, merges two existing secondary schools (H-B Woodlawn and Eunice Kennedy Shriver) into one 180,000-sf building with space for up to 775 students.
BD+C
OCTOBER 28, 2019
All it takes is one glance at Billund, Denmark’s newest office campus to quickly identify which company will be taking residence there. Fully equipped with giant LEGO bricks on the roof and integrated into the facade, LEGO Group recently opened the first phase of its new campus, which, when completed, will span 581,250 sf and house 2,000 employees.
BD+C
OCTOBER 29, 2019
In the 1800s, firefighters in New York City watched over their communities perched from cast-iron watchtowers that dotted the metro, and rang bells in those towers to alert nearby fire companies.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
After a seven month design competition that comprised 68 entries and six shortlisted designs, the onePULSE Foundation (a nonprofit established by the owner of the Pulse nightclub after the mass shooting that took place) has selected Coldefy & Associés’ design for a permanent memorial and museum.
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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
OCTOBER 31, 2019
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the International Code Council have released an updated guide on integrating I-Codes into floodplain management regulatory processes related to structures, buildings, and other development.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Two well-researched articles explore the question of whether keeping cars out of downtown is good or bad for business, for people's health, and for the environment.
BD+C
OCTOBER 30, 2019
A shortage of rental housing in the bustling Kendall Square neighborhood of Cambridge, Mass.—a hub of top-tier universities, research centers, and tech companies—prompted the development of Proto Kendall Square. Boston Properties commissioned the 22-story, 280-unit apartment tower to help diversify the neighborhood’s office-centric property mix and expand its own multifamily portfolio.
BD+C
OCTOBER 28, 2019
Architecture and skilled craft go hand in hand, but you may not be aware that the number of skilled individuals that are required to bring an architect’s ideas to reality. In today’s episode, Andrew and I are talking about the state of skilled labor in the construction industry. This is not a subject that receives a ton of attention, but one that can have a big impact on the work of an architect.
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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.
Dwell
OCTOBER 28, 2019
Hiding behind these quaint heritage facades are clever extensions and additions ready to rock for modern living. There’s a beauty in keeping the character of a neighborhood intact. But a home should serve its current residents, and in the case of these historic Australian homes, that means renovating at the rear. Read on for some of the country’s best "mullet renos"—traditional in the front, modern in the back.
BD+C
OCTOBER 29, 2019
The crown jewel of Amazon’s $4 billion Seattle campus is an architectural marvel. Seven years in the making, The Spheres, a trio of conjoined glass domes complete with terraces, waterfall and river features, and a treehouse conference area have transformed the area.
BD+C
OCTOBER 30, 2019
CHICAGO, Ill., October 30, 2019 – Co-developers Time Equities, Inc. (TEI), JK Equities and Oak Capitals, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, October 24th, to celebrate the start of construction for 1000M , the ultra-luxury condominium building across from Grant Park in Chicago.
BD+C
OCTOBER 30, 2019
The Western Sydney International Airport is a new greenfield airport in Sydney’s new western Parkland City region. The team of COX Architecture and Zaha Hadid Architects will design the project after winning an international competition comprising 40 entries.
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BD+C
OCTOBER 28, 2019
Three branches of the U.S. military are more intently scrutinizing housing landlord Balfour Beatty Communities with concerns over health hazards and maintenance practices, according to a Reuters report.
BD+C
OCTOBER 30, 2019
October 30, 2019: The Beach Company , headquartered in Charleston, S.C., has acquired 2.79 acres of land in downtown Chattanooga’s popular Riverfront district. The site, which is located two blocks from the Tennessee River and the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge, will be developed as a mixed-use community called River Rock.
BD+C
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Comprising 380 units across six three- and four-story buildings, Soltra at SanTan Village has recently broken ground in Gilbert, Ariz.
BD+C
OCTOBER 30, 2019
The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) has released a new edition of its Living Building Challenge Framework for Affordable Housing.
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
OCTOBER 31, 2019
South-West Middle School, located in Quincy, Mass., is a $58 million, 96,000-sf facility meant to “usher in the next generation of learning.”.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
The University of Maryland has a new landmark architectural presence in its new School of Public Policy building.
The Architect's Desktop
OCTOBER 29, 2019
I had some time and tested some scenarios using the "successful" nodes for concatenating a list of strings shown in this previous post and noticed that the concatenation will still work if the lists do not all have the same numbers of strings. It still concatenates the first item in each list, and so on; once the shortest list runs out of items, it simply does not contribute anything to subsequent concatenations.
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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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