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Infographic: The greening of healthcare

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As a growing number of hospitals continue to look for ways to decrease operating costs and increase efficiencies, we’re helping them analyze and build upon their own sustainability programs. Facility-wide enhancements – including insulating walls and roofs, reduce waste from operations and using renewable power – can have immediate cost savings, with a return on investment in just a few years.

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How to Develop Powerful Systems for Your Architecture Firm

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As we move into a new month, we are shifting our focus to a new category of small firm success. All throughout the month of May, we will be diving deep into the subject of Client Fulfillment. How do we best serve our clients? How do we manage expectations and keep our clients happy? How can we ensure that at the end of each project, we have inspired “raving fans” eager to spread the word about our exceptional skills, talents and remarkable customer service?

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“The Box” … The Value of Making Samples

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Doesn’t everybody like getting presents? I know I do … especially when they come in giant wooden impregnable crates. Like this one: Measuring something in the neighborhood of 14″ wide x 10″ tall x 22″ long, this was a gift from the contractors building my cabin project in the North Woods of Wisconsin. We have been patiently awaiting the arrival of this boxes and its contents since my last trip to Wisconsin.

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10 building projects win top steel engineering and architecture awards

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Ten structural steel building projects have earned national recognition in the 2016 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS 2 ).

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

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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Study finds engineering, architecture among the best entry-level jobs

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This is a pretty good time to be an architect or engineer fresh out of school. A WalletHub study of the best entry-level jobs found that engineers rank first and architects rank 10th out of a group of 109 professions. Also on the list are electrical engineer (sixth), industrial designer (36th), interior designer (40th), mechanical engineer (41st), and civil engineer (66th).

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Pod-shaped cable cars would be a different kind of Chicago SkyLine

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Two architecture firms proposed a plan to connect Chicago’s Riverfront to Navy Pier via a hanging cable car network. ArchDaily reports that Marks Barfield Architects and Davis Brody Bond designed the Chicago SkyLine , individual pods or “gondolas” that will be suspended 17 stories above the Chicago River.

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Piazza in San Francisco will feature a 92-foot stainless steel statue

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When it comes to physical size and aesthetics, the Statue of Liberty will soon have a West Coast counterpart. Venus , a 92-foot stainless steel statue, will highlight a large public piazza in the middle of San Francisco’s Trinity Place. Created by artist Lawrence Argent, Venus is a modern day interpretation of the Venus de Milo , the armless ancient Greek statue.

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NBA’s Atlanta Hawks to build new practice center with attached medical facilities

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As recently as the early-1990s, NBA teams would practice at local college gyms. Just imagine, high-profile, multi-million dollar athletes working on their post up games and pick-and-roll defense on the creaky floors and shaky backboards at Northwest Backwater U.

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Demand for data integration technologies for buildings is expected to soar over the next decade

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Buildings have become data-rich environments, thanks to the proliferation of lower-cost sensing devices with greater computational power and data storage capacity. As buildings get “smarter,” property owners and managers are looking for ways to organize data sets that derive from myriad formats, naming conventions, and syntaxes within buildings. Consequently, the global market for data integration technologies for buildings is expanding rapidly.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

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

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Diamond Schmitt unveils designs for Buddy Holly Hall performing arts center

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Diamond Schmitt Architects released plans for the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, a musical arts complex in Lubbock, Texas. The venue is named after the influential star of the 1950s and one of the founding fathers of rock and roll music. Holly, who was born in Lubbock and who died in 1959, is labeled a rockabilly artist. But he was influenced by a number of genres, including rhythm and blues, gospel, and country.

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World’s largest cultural center planned for Dubai

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Emaar Developers, a Dubai property developer, revealed plans for a new Opera District in the city that will be the world’s largest cultural center. The Telegraph reports that the project calls for a 21,530 sf opera house at the heart of the district. The building will be shaped like a traditional dhow boat and will hold 2,000 seats.

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Brookings report details how different industries innovate

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Cities interested in bolstering their economies through innovation should look beyond the typical formalized processes. . Instead, a new paper from the Brookings Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Initiative on Innovation and Placemaking pushes economic development leaders to recognize that different types of firms innovate through distinct actors and both market and non-market channels.

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On New York City’s bulletin on lot line requirements – and how it applies everywhere else

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Today’s buildings use glass extensively in the envelope for its ability to provide clear views and natural daylighting. Advances in glazing technology over the years has allowed designers to specify glazing systems that are also energy efficient and noise mitigating. When needed, the same glazing system can also protect against fire due to lot line requirements – and in an area as densely populated as New York City, these situations happen more often than you think.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

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.

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The Center for Neighborhood Technology has launched the largest source of transit data in the country

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Data is one of those broad, overarching commodities (and it is just that, a commodity) that is of great importance regardless of which sector of the economy or what type of business individuals may find themselves working in. The problem with data, is it is often times presented in such a way, such as dense spreadsheets, that it is nothing more than a kaleidoscope of numbers requiring "a beautiful mind" like that of John Nash to actually make any sense of what the spreadsheets are actually sayin