BD+C
APRIL 7, 2020
Between five million and nine million Americans are expected to become infected with the coronavirus, one-third of whom might need intensive care. But there are only 920,000 staffed hospital beds in the U.S., according to the American Hospital Association.
Life of an Architect
APRIL 5, 2020
There are a lot of reasons why personalizing your workspace is a good thing - it brings comfort, familiarity, and can help relieve stress. So what do designers and people who work in creative fields keep on their desks? Continue reading The Best Thing on my Desk at Life of an Architect.
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Jane Griswold Radocchia
APRIL 10, 2020
The drawing of 'stepping off' is from Audels Carpenters and Builders Guide, NYC, 1923, p.640. The holes in the daisy wheel are lower left, center, upper right. There are others which do not photograph as well. This sheathing board was given to me by the crew that deconstructed the barns. It travels with me when I present on Practical Geometry. The posts in this series Lessons 1-7 are : [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link].
EntreArchitect
APRIL 9, 2020
The following is a guest post written by Blair Enns, founder and CEO of Win Without Pitching. The content for this article, published here with permission, was first published on March 17, 2020, on the Win Without Pitching blog here. Learn more about Blair Enns, his fantastic books, The Win Without Pitching Manifesto and Pricing Creativity: A Guide to Profit Beyond the Billable Hour , and his impactful coaching and training programs here.
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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
APRIL 5, 2020
About 18 months ago, officials from King County, Wash., which includes Seattle, approached DLR Group about developing housing solutions for the county’s homeless, who by one recent count totaled nearly 11,200, with just under half of those homeless unsheltered by conventional human habitude.
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Jane Griswold Radocchia
APRIL 5, 2020
The posts in this series Lessons 1-7 are : [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link].
DesignScape Architects
APRIL 7, 2020
Architectural Planning Though it may seem simple, Architects should never underestimate the importance of planning. Planning is one of the most pivotal elements of the design process. Without proper planning, the design of a building is simply meaningless. Architects must keep a plan layout in mind throughout the entire design process, even when they are not organising the plan itself.
BD+C
APRIL 10, 2020
1. Designing for the next generation of student life: Academically aligned (Ghafari). " Since many academic departments have been concentrated in their own buildings or portions of campus, bringing these disciplines into a shared facility is fairly new territory.".
BD+C
APRIL 7, 2020
Recent research explores the seasonality of COVID-19 (Hao, 2020; Araujo & Naimi, 2020) and the influence of relative humidity (Moriyama et al., 2020). However, it is the psychrometric overlap of climatic seasons and HVAC system operation that determines the indoor environment—where most viral propagation and human response occurs.
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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
APRIL 4, 2020
Architecture firms from coast to coast have suddenly turned into manufacturing centers for the production of protective face shields and face masks for use by healthcare workers fighting the COVID-10 pandemic.
BD+C
APRIL 5, 2020
Washington, D.C., April 3, 2020 – More than half of respondents (55%) to a new survey on multifamily construction by the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) said that they were experiencing construction delays in the jurisdictions where they operate.
BD+C
APRIL 10, 2020
In its prefabrication factory in Appleton, Wis., The Boldt Company, a national general contractor, is manufacturing modules for STAAT Mod, a prefab modular solution designed by HGA for assembling field hospitals capable of providing airborne infection isolation rooms.
BD+C
APRIL 9, 2020
In support of global efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic, International Design Awards (IDA) and European Product Design Awards (ePDA) are introducing four COVID-19 Design Innovation Grants and invite designers and innovators around the world to put their talents to work to find new solutions to combat this global crisis.
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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
APRIL 8, 2020
When it comes to building architecture in space, researchers, scientists, and architects have been offering up possible solutions for years. Concrete made from soil, ice shelters , and those grown from fungus have all been offered up as possible building materials. But a new possible building method may just use the most unique component of them all: urine.
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2020
CHICAGO, April 4, 2020 – Walsh Construction, one of the largest contractors in the city of Chicago and in the United States, is leading the temporary conversion of a portion of the McCormick Place Convention Center into an Alternate Care Facility (ACF) for novel coronavirus patients. The facility will have the capacity to treat up to 3,000 low- to moderate-acuity patients across three of the convention center’s halls, where patients will be separated by level of care required. .
BD+C
APRIL 9, 2020
Robins & Morton, one of the nation’s leading healthcare construction companies, is converting 250,000 square feet of the Miami Beach Convention Center into a 450-bed field hospital, including isolation rooms. The Army Corps of Engineers announced the project at a press conference Wednesday, April 8, joined by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Miami Beach Convention Center retrofit is part of the Corps' ongoing effort to convert convention centers, hotels, and closed hospitals to alleviate pressure on l
BD+C
APRIL 8, 2020
Dealers know that when it comes to bulk material such as siding, it’s hard to make much of a profit because of the competitive pricing. That’s why it’s so important to educate — and upsell — builders on smaller detail pieces that have higher margins. . One of the latest such products are specially designed, moisture-preventing mounting blocks. These molded plastic blocks can be a great profit generator — and fill a growing demand for builders seeking to prevent moisture intrusion. .
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BD+C
APRIL 6, 2020
spend much of my life thinking about hospital design. And these days, with the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), I’m sure many people around the world are looking at their hospitals in new ways, as patients and staff try to stay healthy. COVID-19, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), has brought hospital design and infection control to the forefront.
BD+C
APRIL 7, 2020
The U.S. Department of Labor has published guidance for employers and employees about how to take advantage of federal protections and relief as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) takes effect on April 1, 2020. The legislation will give all American businesses with fewer than 500 employees funds to provide employees with paid leave, either for the employee’s own health or to care for family members.
BD+C
APRIL 8, 2020
1. Pandemic preparedness: How hospitals can adapt buildings to address worst-case scenarios (Stantec).
BD+C
APRIL 5, 2020
Principia, a provider of business insights to the building materials and business construction industry, tracks $72 billion of residential revenue sold in selected building product categories (roofing, siding, exterior trim, windows, doors, decking, railing, and insulation) through the lumber and building materials (LBM) channel in 2019. Remodeling and repair represented $46 billion (over 64%) of channel revenues, with new construction accounting for $26 billion.
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
APRIL 8, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has swiftly turned our world upside down and complicated our already complex supply chains. Manufacturers have been left to meet the increasing demand for products, navigate significant supply chain disruptions, mitigate safety risks and continue capital investment projects. This essential industry must continue moving full speed ahead and has been put in a potentially perilous situation.
BD+C
APRIL 9, 2020
1. The key to building in space may just be… urine? (BD+C). "Norwegian, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch scientists, together with the Advanced Concepts Team (ACT) of the European Space Agency (ESA), have conducted experiments using urea from urine as a superplasticizer for lunar geopolymer mixtures that can then be used to 3D print structures. The scientists presented their findings in the Journal of Cleaner Production.".
BD+C
APRIL 9, 2020
Some commercial property owners are emphasizing performance monitoring and are retrofitting properties to boost performance during the Covid-19 outbreak, according to a GlobeSt article.
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