BD+C
JANUARY 2, 2020
The Willis Tower is currently undergoing a more than $500 million renovation that will transition it from an office building into a neighborhood that delivers life and work experiences. As part of this evolution, Willis Tower, under LEED’s latest v4.1 rating system, has become the largest building in the United States to earn LEED Platinum certification.
The Architect's Desktop
DECEMBER 31, 2019
In order to have a new ceiling type with a "custom" ceiling grid pattern, you need a Fill Pattern that defines the grid pattern, a Material to which that Fill Pattern can be assigned as a Surface Pattern, and, finally, a Ceiling Type to which that Material can be assigned. While you can start by duplicating a Ceiling Type and drill your way through the various dialogs until you get to the point where you create a new Fill Pattern for the ceiling, and then drill your way back out, I am going to b
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architect design™
DECEMBER 30, 2019
One of my many hobbies is tracking real estate (yes they are all architectural!) so when a friend sent me this apartment for sale in the Mt Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore I knew immediately I would have to share it here with you! My first condo was a studio and I look fondly back on that time as maintenance is so easy. There is something to be said for 1 room living -all of your favorite things are right there at all times!
Historic LDS Architecture
DECEMBER 29, 2019
A couple of sculptures by Avard Fairbanks are on the gates of the building.
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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
JANUARY 3, 2020
Bjarke Ingels Group has recently unveiled its vision for improving Downtown Brooklyn by drawing on the District’s existing conditions, systems, land uses, and policies to create a new design vision for a greener, safer pedestrian and bicycle experience and unlock projects, initiatives, and pilots for a more vibrant public realm.
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BD+C
JANUARY 2, 2020
Interest in embodied carbon accounting and smart buildings is growing among commercial real estate professionals, according to a recent survey by the STO Building Group. There is increasing momentum to account for carbon emissions, with 52% of those surveyed understanding embodied carbon—the carbon dioxide emitted during the manufacture, transport, and construction of building materials—together with end-of-life emissions.
BD+C
JANUARY 3, 2020
Calling all emerging architects. Don’t miss out on your chance to enter the $20,000 Forge Prize. Submissions for Stage 1 judging are due soon (January 15). This unique design competition, established by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), invites emerging architects to develop visionary design concepts that embrace steel as the primary structural component to increase project speed.
BD+C
JANUARY 2, 2020
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released a white paper focused on Metal Composite Material (MCM) labeling. The document, Labeling: Who Cares and Why , addresses the need to make sure the MCM product or system has been tested by an approved agency and labeled according to IBC code. MCM is formed by joining two thin skins of metal—typically aluminum but sometimes zinc, copper, stainless steel, or titanium—to a polyethylene or fire-retardant core and then bonded under a precise temper
BD+C
JANUARY 3, 2020
Wellness is an aspect of building design that has taken the development world by storm. STATS, PROOF. We spend a lot of our time indoors, so wellness investments should combat the issues we are seeing arise within our indoor environments. Wellness is identified as an active process of becoming aware of and making choices towards a healthy and fulfilling life.
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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
DECEMBER 30, 2019
J. David (Dave) Pepper, 59, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his home in Barrington, Illinois. He was born in Evanston on January 15, 1960 to Richard and Roxelyn Pepper. He was a civil engineering graduate of Iowa State University, where he met his wife, Katy. Dave served as CEO of Pepper Construction Group and lived his life in service to others and was widely known for his kindness and generosity.
BD+C
JANUARY 3, 2020
San Francisco is the latest city to declare cars off-limits on a major city street, following the lead of New York. The city by the bay will soon close Market Street to cars, giving streetcars, buses, bicycles/electric scooters, and pedestrians free reign. This action follows New York City’s closing of 14 th Street to cars and converting it to a dedicated bus way.
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