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Buildings as carbon banks

BD+C

In 10 years, the world will have reached a tipping point where the negative impacts of climate change are irreversible. A significant contributor to global CO 2 emissions is the built environment, accounting for 45% of total emissions through the energy it uses and the carbon emitted to create it.

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Architectural Graphics 101: Finish Schedules

Life of an Architect

Finish Schedules are a topic that I've been wanting to discuss for years. What do they look like, what information do you show, how do legends really work. all this and more. The post Architectural Graphics 101: Finish Schedules first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Architectural Graphics 101: Finish Schedules at Life of an Architect.

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HMHAI of Boulder Awarded Best Of Houzz 2021

HMH Architecture + Interiors

HMH is delighted to have won the Houzz ‘Best of Design 2021’ award! We want to thank our wonderful clients for giving us the opportunity to work on their design schemes as well as our extended HMH family; the many fantastic suppliers we chose to work with and our recommended team of tradesman/artisans who. The post HMHAI of Boulder Awarded Best Of Houzz 2021 appeared first on HMH Architecture + Interiors - Modern Architect - Boulder, Colorado.

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1950s Train Cars Get Transformed Into A Boutique Hotel

DesignScape Architects

It’s the Kruger Shalati Boutique Hotel that had the fantastic idea of converting these stunning 1950s train cars into luxury guest rooms. There have been many train car conversions used in boutique hotels before, but the location of Kruger Shalati is what makes it truly unique. Imagine completely repurposed 1950s train cars, gorgeously styled and set upon a bridge high above the Sabie River.

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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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Developing a new open space in your downtown community? Here are 5 key ideas to consider

BD+C

One of the major global trends that we’ve seen during the last 50 years has been the steady shift of populations from rural communities to urban areas. Globally, people are flocking from the countryside to city centers. In fact, the United Nations estimates that more than two thirds of the world’s population will live in urban areas by 2050.

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What's in a typical custom architectural plan set?

30X40 Design Workshop

All architectural drawings are representations - abstractions - of what we intend to build. The two lines that make up the wall segments drawn on a floor plan aren’t enough to describe what the wall should be constructed with. So we rely on three main devices to convey that information: drawings , schedules and specifications. Together these documents organize and catalog all the decisions necessary to build our project in a very precise way.

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The Only Lasting Truth Is Change [6]

A Better Built Environment

All that you touch You Change. All that you Change Changes you. The only lasting truth Is Change. God Is Change. - The Book of the Living from Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler Fear not change for it is both inevitable and invigorating. 2020 was a year of immense change for me personally and for us as a collective. 2021 will be no different. It will be a time of rebuilding our lives from incredible disruption.

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Abandoned Miami hospital gets third life as waterfront condo development

BD+C

In the 1920s, the King Cole Hotel helped put Miami Beach on the map as a popular tourist destination. Automotive industry pioneer and entrepreneur Carl Fisher developed the three-story, 60-room hotel to fulfill his vision of turning vacant land into an oceanfront winter getaway. .

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Selling cattle online?

Rayner Ag

Selling cattle online is not a new concept. Online marketing of cattle began over two decades ago in Australia with the launch of CALM – Computer Aided Livestock Marketing. CALM was the forerunner to the most recognised and popular system of selling in Australia – AuctionsPlus. Online listing allows buyers to bid on stock from any device To my mind the keystone to the trust and success of AuctionsPlus is the independent and objective description that is supplied on all animals listed for sale.

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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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2021 Solar Investment Tax Credit will remain at 26%

BD+C

The 2021 Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) was scheduled to step down to 22% this year, but will stay at 26% after Congress struck a last-minute bipartisan deal on a major energy bill within an omnibus package to fund the federal government.

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2021 construction forecast: Nonresidential building spending will drop 5.7%, bounce back in 2022

BD+C

Slowing demand at architecture firms last year is expected to contribute to a projected 5.7% decline in construction spending for 2021, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

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Union Square’s first ground-up development in two decades completes

BD+C

300 Grant Avenue, a 70.000-sf mixed-use project, has been completed, making it the first new ground-up development in San Francisco’s Union Square in over 20 years. The project includes approximately 28,100 sf of retail and 41,500 sf of Class A office space. The project sits within the historic Kearny/Market/Mason/Sutter Conservation district and is inspired and defined by classical proportions and modern detailing. . .

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Thomas Jefferson University launches the Institute for Smart and Healthy Cities

BD+C

Thomas Jefferson University recently launched the Institute for Smart and Healthy Cities to address pressing issues such as climate change, social equity, rapid urbanization, and health.

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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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Anchorage to receive new glacier-inspired office building

BD+C

Downtown Anchorage’s former Key Bank Plaza Building will be modernized and expanded into a sleek, glacier-inspired office building, courtesy of Perkins&Will. .

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Casablanca Finance City Tower becomes Morphosis’ first project in Africa

BD+C

The 25-story Casablanca Finance City Tower has become the first project to be completed in the newly-established Casablanca Finance City, a new business district being developed in Morocco's Anfa District. The Casablanca Finance City Tower’s design draws on the openness of the surrounding area, which gave the designers the opportunity in an otherwise dense city to highlight the relationship between the building and the natural environment. . . .

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Steel industry, labor urge Biden to retain steel tariffs

BD+C

Four domestic steel industry associations and the United Steelworkers union have urged President-elect Joe Biden to ensure steel tariffs and quotas are kept in place.

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California considers statewide ban on natural gas heat, hot water in new homes

BD+C

The California Energy Commission is considering a statewide ban on the use of natural gas for heating and hot water in new homes.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

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.

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3XN and IttenBrechbühl to design a wooden tower in Switzerland

BD+C

3XN and IttenBrechbühl have won an international competition to design Tilia Tower, a 278-foot-tall wooden tower on the outskirts of Lausanne, Switzerland. . The design includes the tower as well as the transformation and renovation of two existing buildings for the real estate company Insula SA. The project includes retail, apartments, a hotel, co-working, and various public functions such as bars, shops, restaurants, and cafes. . .

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The Weekly show, Jan 21, 2021: Data centers in a pandemic world, and LGBT certification for AEC firms

BD+C

This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors speak with AEC industry leaders about: . • LGBT certification for architecture, engineering, and construction firms. • The current state of data centers in a pandemic world. . . THE WEEKLY SHOW HIGHLIGHTS FOR JANUARY 21, 2021.

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Architecture Billings continue to lose ground

BD+C

Demand for design services from U.S. architecture firms took a pointed dip last month, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during December accelerated from November, posting an Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 42.6 from 46.3 (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings).

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$100 million affordable housing development under construction in Santa Clara

BD+C

St. Anton Tasman, a new 100% affordable-housing community situated on 1.22 acres at 2233 Calle Del Mundo in Santa Clara, Calif., is currently under construction. The $100 million-project will feature 153 studios and 43 one-bedroom apartment units with community amenities including a podium deck, clubroom, fitness center, dog run, and classrooms/business center.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

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.

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Cities should be planned for people before cars. Here's how it can be done.

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New patient pavilion is Poughkeepsie, N.Y.’s largest construction project to date

BD+C

Even as healthcare systems around the country have struggled financially during the coronavirus pandemic, big-ticket projects are getting built to meet expanding patient needs, especially in growing markets. On January 11, Nuvance Health opened its $545 million, eight-level Patient Pavilion addition to Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

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New patient tower is Poughkeepsie, N.Y.’s largest construction project to date

BD+C

Even as healthcare systems around the country have struggled financially during the coronavirus pandemic, big-ticket projects are getting built to meet expanding patient needs, especially in growing markets. On January 11, Nuvance Health opened its $545 million, eight-level Patient Pavilion addition to Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.