BD+C

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The built environment has a profound impact on our natural environment, economy, health, and productivity, according to the US Green Building Council (USGBC). In the United States alone, buildings account for: * 65% of electricity consumption. * 36% of energy use. * 40% of greenhouse gas emissions. * 30% of raw materials use. * 30% of waste output (136 million tons annually). * 12% of potable water consumption.

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A Detroit Architect's Journal

DECEMBER 20, 2016

In honor of the Qline's scheduled launch in 2017, here's a blog written in 2013 about the project. At 5:56am on April 8, 1956, operator Paul Payne pulled streetcar PCC #233 into the Woodward car house ending the operation of the city's last street-car line, the Woodward line, that had begun service on August 27, 1863. Later that afternoon, a special "End of the Line" parade was conducted along Woodward.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Two Thousand One Hundred Eighty Four Hours Per Year. I spend much of my daily waking hours facing some type of digital device. Whether it’s managing email from my many accounts, or preparing CAD documents for our next construction project, or updating our business systems in Evernote. I could be working virtually with my team at Fivecat Studio , with members at EntreArchitect Academy, or staying connected with my mom and dad.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Given the active pace of new multifamily development over the past few years, many would expect the US apartment market to begin reaching equilibrium with a gradual tapering off of new unit deliveries. While certain submarkets are beginning to experience slower absorption, others continue to outperform. Whichever side of the development pendulum you are on, it is critical now more than ever to differentiate your product to better appeal to a more discerning and selective resident base.

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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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BD+C

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The 2016 version of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1, the Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings , was recently released. The update includes a new compliance path and significant technical changes affecting building envelope, and mechanical and lighting systems. The document contains 121 new addenda since publication of the previous version: the 2013 standard.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 23, 2016

The process of utilizing wayfinding as a series of language cues within the environment dates back centuries. The idea of creating a “legible” city has its roots in establishing a clear and cognitive system for any environment. But cities have changed, and the cues that allow the citizens to connect and understand the environment in which they participate are changing, too. .

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BD+C

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The Building Button, a new tool launched by the Investor Confidence Project (ICP), standardizes the collection of data from energy efficiency projects, and “makes it easy to share that information with investors, building owners, developers, and utilities,” according to a news release.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 21, 2016

The nation is at the beginning stages of a 20-plus year surge in its older population. By 2035, one in five people in the U.S. will be aged 65 and over, up from one in seven today. By that same year, one in three households will be headed by someone aged 65 or older.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Multifamily green financing programs boomed in 2016, and are likely to continue to grow in 2017 , according to the president of Partner Energy. HUD, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac updated existing programs and/or introduced new programs with more attractive features during 2016. The result: Over $3.2 billion in green loans were funded by Freddie and Fannie—far more than in previous years.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 22, 2016

It is ten minutes before 9:00 AM and I am about to begin a day of strategic technology discussions with a new client. A whiteboard with markers sits at the ready as I anxiously await the arrival of the first stakeholder group: the executives.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Coming off a modest increase after two consecutive months of contraction, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded another small increase in demand for design services. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the November ABI score was 50.6, essentially unchanged from the mark of 50.8 in the previous month. This score reflects a slight increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). .

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BD+C

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Given the active pace of new multifamily development over the past few years, many would expect the US apartment market to begin reaching equilibrium with a gradual tapering off of new unit deliveries. While certain submarkets are beginning to experience slower absorption, others continue to outperform. Whichever side of the development pendulum you are on, it is critical now more than ever to differentiate your product to better appeal to a more discerning and selective resident base.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Euclid Chemical, based in Cleveland, has been supplying the construction industry with products to improve the strength, appearance, and usability of concrete since 1910. Now a large, multi-national corporation, Euclid Chemical’s main offices are in a two-story, 15,000 square foot building that also contains laboratories where they develop products ranging from sealants to micro synthetic fibers. .

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