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FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Virtual Reality is the new medium for design communication and is changing the way architects work. What once was done with pen and paper (and for the last two decades with screens, keyboards, and a mouse) is now being done with headsets and handheld tools. As architects, we are always looking for ways to improve communication with clients and shorten the feedback loop, allowing for a speedier and more lightweight design process.

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A Detroit Architect's Journal

MARCH 1, 2017

On freshly drained swamp land, in an area formerly known as The Grand Marais (The Great Swamp), two Detroit race tracks were opened in 1894. 1894 map of what was the The Grand Marais (The Great Swamp) between Connors Creek and Fox Creek. The map shows The Detroit Driving Club to the west and the Detroit Jockey Club to the east photo credit The Detroit Driving Club, owned by Daniel J.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

How To Overcome Your Fear. Fear. I think there’s lots of this stuff floating around lately. Fear can be paralyzing and debilitating. In the business world, fear is the enemy. Fear is the one thing that stands between you and your most successful future. That’s it… fear. The most successful organizations in history were created by people who pushed past the fear, stared down the risk and took a running leap of faith in their own ideas.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Now that I am an AIA Fellow and I’ve officially hit the big time, people are continually stopping me everywhere I go and asking me, “ O Supreme Leader, now that thou hast hit the bigeth league, couldst thou bestow upon us regular folk your secret? ” Well, after writing a blog like mine for 7 years, you don’t have very many secrets left, but I do have one, and it’s something I’ve never shared on this site before … the only secret I have left is what I ke

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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

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Green buildings yield significant operational cost savings compared with traditional buildings and produce higher asset values, according to the World Green Building Trends 2016 Smart Market Report, by Dodge Data & Analytics and United Technologies Corporation.

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MARCH 2, 2017

The proposed Hanoi Lotus Centre doesn't just pay homage to the national flower of Vietnam in name only; Decibel Architecture has designed the building to physically resemble a series of young lotus blossoms.

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BD+C

MARCH 1, 2017

555 Howard, a ground-up mixed-use tower, is looking to bring an additional 69 rental units and a 255-room hotel to San Francisco’s Transbay neighborhood. The glass curtain-walled tower will offer residents and guests ballroom facilities, a spa and fitness center, a ground floor restaurant, a 1,763-sf public sky bar on the 36 th floor, and a 5,047-sf public rooftop terrace.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

One Bayfront Plaza, a mixed-use development overlooking Biscayne Bay and comprising over 3 million sf, has been given the tentative date of January 2019 for construction to begin.

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BD+C

MARCH 2, 2017

In late January, Turner Construction completed the three-phase Freedom Center, a new office complex that is part of the revitalization of South Huntsville, Ala. The project, designed by Matheny Goldmon Architecture + Interiors and estimated at between $10 million and $12 million , is a multi-tenant facility where its anchor, Torch Technologies, a defense contractor, now operates its corporate headquarters.

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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

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BD+C

MARCH 1, 2017

“Signage is the wow moment of arrival – it’s how you know that you are there.”. This is a direct quote from a session on wayfinding at a NAI (National Association of Interpretation) Conference that I recently attended. At the time I thought what a sad statement. Not that I have anything against signage. It is, after all, a critical component of wayfinding.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Leopardo Companies, a construction firm serving Chicago and the Midwest, has released its 2017 Construction Economics Report and Outlook, an in-depth analysis of factors that impact development, renovation and build-out costs in commercial facilities, including the office, industrial/manufacturing, retail, multifamily, healthcare and lodging sectors.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

American Airlines Arena, home to the Miami Heat basketball franchise, officially got into the restaurant and event business on Jan. 25, when it held a private party to debut 601, an 11,500-sf multipurpose space that offers fans and patrons a la carte dining, tapas, specialty drinks, and a variety of craft beers. 601 (the number of the arena’s address, 601 Biscayne Boulevard) fills a space that had been vacant since June 2014, when Gloria and Emilio Estaban closed Bongos Cuban Café.

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BD+C

MARCH 2, 2017

WoodWorks – Wood Products Council has announced the winners of its 2017 Wood Design Awards, which celebrate excellence in wood building design across the U.S. Chosen by an independent jury in nine national categories, the winning projects exemplify attributes of wood such as beauty, strength, versatility and sustainability.

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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.

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BD+C

MARCH 3, 2017

J.L. Hudson’s Department Store was one of the premier locations in the heart of downtown Detroit in the 1970s and 1980s. After closing in 1983, however, it has sat as one of the few vacant sites in downtown Detroit. But the site is about to be vacant no longer, as a new design from SHoP Architects and Hamilton Anderson Associates calls for a 52-story mixed-use building to rise and create a new destination location in the heart of Detroit.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Quick quiz: Which city has the highest percentage of renters: Chicago, Miami, or College Station, Texas? Believe it or not, it's College Station, with 59.1% renters. Chicago and Miama are both predominantly homeowner cities. Chicago has only 36.1% renters, Miami, 41.49%.

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BD+C

MARCH 3, 2017

Antimicrobial building products marketed as “healthy” or beneficial to human health contain ingredients that may have adverse environmental or human health impacts, and alternative products should be considered whenever possible, according to a new white paper by global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will and the Healthy Building Network (HBN).

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Metal roofs have become extremely popular in recent years, due to their durability, energy efficiency, and environmental performance. These roofs can last for 40 to 70 years, can lower energy bills, and are recyclable at the end of their useful life. Now, metal roofs are available in more designs than ever before.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Georgia Tech’s SimTigrate Design Lab and Dräger, an international supplier of medical and safety technology, have released a white paper that sets out to demonstrate the advantages for Intensive Care Units in hospitals of ceiling-mounted beam systems over traditional headwall systems or those operated with articulated arms or overhead booms.

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BD+C

MARCH 2, 2017

International design and architecture firm Perkins Eastman and furniture designer Three H recently announced the publication of the joint white paper “The Effect of Individualized Work Settings on Productivity and Well-Being.” This paper is the first in a planned three-part series of studies on the evolution of diverse office environments and how the contemporary activity-based workplace (ABW) can be uniquely tailored to support a range of employee personalities, tasks and work modes.

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BD+C

MARCH 3, 2017

Sports fans may be familiar with the thought process that winning cures all. Teams who win are rarely subject to the locker room sniping and drama that losing teams often face. Similarly, staying within budget on your major capital expansion project also cures many problems. Nothing is more distasteful to a CEO or CFO than having to go back to the board and request additional funds.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Within 30 years, coastal flooding from the Gulf of Mexico to the Northeast could occur every few days,according to new research.

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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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BD+C

MARCH 1, 2017

The Environmental Protection Agency’s 2017 Construction General Permit (CGP) went into effect on Feb. 16. This permit requires compliance with effluent limits and other permit requirements, including the development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. A CGP is required for most sites that will disturb one or more acres of land.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The lines between work and life are blurred. Our jobs are no longer 9 to 5 and our lives are more complex. Organizations are starting to realize that there are benefits to addressing employee wellbeing. The benefits expand beyond the employee, to coworkers and to the organization itself. In this vlog, Principal and Director of Sustainability, Stuart Harris discusses the benefits and steps to designing for workplace wellbeing. .

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BD+C

MARCH 1, 2017

Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem and Ramon Vilalta have been selected as the 2017 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureates, announced Tom Pritzker, Chairman of Hyatt Foundation, which sponsors the award that is known internationally as architecture’s highest honor.

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BD+C

MARCH 3, 2017

Hoffmann Architects, an architecture and engineering firm specializing in the rehabilitation of building exteriors, is pleased to announce the election of members of its leadership team to officer positions at professional organizations.

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