BD+C
MARCH 13, 2017
Transmaterial Next: A Catalog of Materials That Redefine Our Future (Princeton Architectural Press, May 2017, $40) is the latest installment of Blaine Brownell’s Transmaterial series. The book rates the commercial viability of 117 innovative materials of interest to designers and contractors and describes their environmental aspects, content, applications, and limitations.
Dwell
MARCH 15, 2017
Dreaming of an escape? Let these A-frames, woodburning stoves, and faraway forest settings serve as inspiration. Winter is the perfect time to rally family and friends for a cabin getaway with days full of adventures in the unspoiled snow and nights spent nursing hot (spiked) cider around the fireplace. If you’re dreaming about your own rustic retreat in the wilderness, look no further for inspiration: These modern winter cabins demonstrate a deep respect for their snowy, wooded surrounds.
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EntreArchitect
MARCH 13, 2017
This post is my contribution to an international blog series called #ArchiTalks. Each month, dozens of architect bloggers from around the world publish a post on a specific topic simultaneously on the same date. Scroll to the bottom for links to posts written by all of my #ArchiTalks friends. Emotional Marketing for Architects. Our prospective clients learn with their heads, but decide with their hearts.
Life of an Architect
MARCH 13, 2017
The designation between house and home – is it semantics or is there a difference. Can I as “the architect” influence the difference one way or another? According to Merriam Webster: house (n): a building that serves as living quarters for one or a few families home (n): a : one’s place of residence : domicile b : a familiar or usual setting : congenial environment; also : the focus of one’s domestic attention So no help there – but the definitions arenR
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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
MARCH 14, 2017
Dissing+Weitling is a Danish architecture firm that is becoming very well known for creating bicycle pathways for cities to help alleviate automobile traffic and provide more environmentally forms of transportation. In Copenhagen, the firm created The Bicycle Snake and The Super Bicycle Pathways, which have helped the city become the most bicycle-friendly city in the world, according to some rankings.
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BD+C
MARCH 16, 2017
When aluminum or steel storefronts or curtain walls won’t do the trick, Sierra Pacific Windows offers its new wood-based Architectural Wall System. The product line brings fresh design possibilities to the light commercial market with its expansive glass aesthetic, sloped glazing option, and all-wood interiors, plus a vertical glazing system that provides load-bearing structural integrity.
BD+C
MARCH 13, 2017
Knox College, in Galesburg IL, was in need of more space, and better space, for arts education. Fine arts had been housed with music and theater in a facility built in the early 60’s. The college had ambitions to build a dedicated, state-of-the-art facility with studios for painting, printmaking, design, sculpture, ceramics, drawing and digital art, metalworking and woodworking shops, classrooms, faculty offices, dedicated open studio space for faculty and seniors working on capstone projects, a
BD+C
MARCH 14, 2017
Companies are always looking for ways to extend their brands to new customers. That’s particularly true of retail and consumer brands at a time when the drawing power of physical stores has been diluted by the proliferation of online options that accounted for $349.9 billion in sales in 2016, a 15.6% increase over 2015 and representing 11.7% of total retail sales last year (excluding items not normally purchased online, like fuel and cars), according to Commerce Department estimates.
BD+C
MARCH 14, 2017
A study by transportation, economics and urban planning experts has found that ridesharing and ridesourcing services using autonomous vehicles (AV) could shift millions of drivers away from personal cars in major U.S. cities.
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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
MARCH 15, 2017
Zaha Hadid may have only designed one building for New York City, but the structure, with its distinctive curving architecture familiar to many Hadid designs, certainly makes the most of its 11 stories and 39 unique residences.
BD+C
MARCH 16, 2017
The most likely beneficiaries of new infrastructure investment in the U.S. would be the engineering, construction, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
BD+C
MARCH 13, 2017
As the demand for high-performance building systems increases and building codes become increasingly stringent, insulated metal wall panels provide a solution. Insulated wall panels feature a metal skin with an insulating foam core and are ideal for a variety of commercial and industrial applications. These systems are rapidly growing in popularity because of their performance, sustainability, value, and aesthetic possibilities.
BD+C
MARCH 16, 2017
Project Name: Kent State University College of Architecture and Environmental Design in Kent, OH. Architects: Weiss/Manfredi and Richard L. Bowen & Associates. Contract Glazier: VIP Restoration. Products used: SuperLite II-XL 120 in GPX Architectural Series Wall Framing.
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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
MARCH 13, 2017
DPR Construction tries to resist being driven by the technology of the moment, says Chris Torres, the firm’s Technology Integration Manager. But there are times, he admits, when attention must be paid. That happened last November, when Torres got his first glimpse of Indoor Reality, a backpack with a built-in laser scanner that its creators claim can scan 200,000 sf in just eight hours—roughly 30 times faster than stationary scanners. .
BD+C
MARCH 14, 2017
Two-lane bowling alley, wiffle ball field, nine-hole mini-golf course, 24-seat HD movie theater, indoor slide, VR studio. Clemson University has certainly upped the ante when it comes to elite Division I football recruiting with its newly christened $55 million Football Operations Complex. The 142,500-sf facility, which opened just three weeks after Clemson’s national championship win over the University of Alabama, adjoins the indoor practice facility and outdoor practice fields, consolidating
BD+C
MARCH 16, 2017
The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Power Station, completed in 1903, was originally built to supply electricity to the local steam railroad, elevated railroad, and street car system. It consisted of two parts: the Turbine Hall and the Boiler House. About 50 years after its construction in the 1950s, the Power Station was decommissioned and the Boiler House component was demolished.
BD+C
MARCH 15, 2017
Construction backlog fell by 4 percent during the last quarter of 2016, according to the latest Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) released today by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Contractors in each segment surveyed—commercial/institutional, infrastructure and heavy industrial—all saw lower backlog during the fourth quarter, with firms in the heavy industrial segment experiencing the largest drop, down 16.8 percent to an average backlog of 5.5 months.
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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
MARCH 15, 2017
Following a sold-out inaugural event in 2016, the editors of Building Design+Construction , along with 31 AEC women leaders who are advisors for the conference, are now accepting speaker proposals for the second-annual Women in Design+Construction conference (WiD+C). . The 2.5-day event will take place November 15-17, 2017, at the Fairmont Scottsdale (Ariz.
BD+C
MARCH 15, 2017
I recently moderated a panel discussion in the UK co-hosted by the CIOB and Construction Manager , where UK BIM managers and consultants from both the UK and US explored the timely question, “The UK BIM Level 2 mandate: was it a success?”.
BD+C
MARCH 14, 2017
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate are lining up behind a new bill that would promote the use of wood to construct tall buildings. The Timber Innovation Act, which has the support of several lumber trade groups, was sponsored by members of both parties.
BD+C
MARCH 13, 2017
The U.S. Senate recently joined the House in voting against the so-called “blacklisting rule.”.
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
MARCH 16, 2017
From an integrated, single-component façade system to insulated roof panels, these 12 roofing and wall products and accessories all share one thing in common: metal. . 1. Isoleren RL roof panel. Atas International.
BD+C
MARCH 16, 2017
From an integrated, single-component façade system to insulated roof panels, these 12 roofing and wall products and accessories all share one thing in common: metal. . 1. Isoleren RL roof panel. Atas International.
BD+C
MARCH 15, 2017
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program is one of 38 programs that could fall victim to proposed budget cuts by the Trump Administration. Energy Star is a widely used energy efficiency standard used to evaluate many products. The White House is proposing cutting the EPA’s budget by 24%.
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