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BI(m): BIM data without models

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Over the last several years, owners have begun to grasp that BIM can deliver more than just 3D models and better trade coordination. As a result, many organizations now require BIM data deliverables intended for downstream operations, and have developed transfer standards for embedding data in models during design. The vision is that owners can then use these data-rich models to retrieve that information at a future date for day-to-day tasks, like work order management and equipment maintenance.

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Attract Better Clients for Your Architecture Firm

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Attraction Marketing for Architects. Are you an attractive architecture firm? What’s the best way to find better clients for your architecture firm? (Hint: That’s a bit of a trick question.) The answer is not to go out and find them. The answer is the best way to find better clients is to ATTRACT the best clients. How to be an irresistibly attractive architect!

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017: Quitting Your Job

Life of an Architect

It happens to almost all of us eventually, and for pretty much everybody, the experience ranges from unpleasant to downright panic-inducing … so get your moving box ready because “ Quitting Your Job ” is today’s topic, something that I, unfortunately, know a lot about. [Note: If you are reading this via email, you will have to click here to access the on-site audio player] Don’t Ever Quit Your Job Like This This is the one job I quit that I have remorse over.

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waiting patiently

Think | Architect

What am I thinking about today? Well, I’d love to brag and make everyone think that every day in an architect’s life is glamorous and exhilarating, but that would be a lie. However, as we had another job meeting for this project (job meeting #10), I took more photos for the record, but one could […].

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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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U.S. Green Building Council announces annual Top 10 States for LEED Green Building in 2018

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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its annual list of Top 10 States for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Illinois topped the list, which ranks states based on the number of LEED certified square feet per person. The Top 10 states for LEED are home to 128 million Americans and together include more than 468 million gross square feet of LEED-certified space.

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The Shed arts center includes a massive, telescoping outer shell

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Located at West 30th Street on the west side of Manhattan where the High Line meets Hudson Yards, The Shed is a currently under construction arts center that will be dedicated to commissioning, producing, and presenting original works of art across all disciplines.

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31-story YotelPAD Miami combines 222 hotel rooms and 231 condominiums

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YotelPAD Miami, a 31-story hotel/condo project, is currently under construction in Miami’s downtown urban core at 227 NE 2nd Street. Stantec is providing all-inclusive architecture, interior design, and engineering services for the project.

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Svigals + Partners to design a memorial garden for victims of gun violence

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Svigals + Partners, an architecture firm that designed the new Sandy Hook Elementary School, has partnered with a group of concerned mothers in New Haven, Conn. to design a Memorial Garden in honor of victims of gun violence.

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Assembled in six days: Axis and NRB's Vanderbilt Family Health Center is on the cutting edge

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The Vanderbilt Family Health Center, built by Axis Construction Corp. and NRB Inc., both members of the Modular Building Institute, is the first new healthcare facility constructed on Staten Island in more than 10 years and is strategically located in a neighborhood that has the greatest and most convenient access to mass transit for patients and staff.

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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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Milwaukee board approves rezoning for Western Hemisphere’s tallest mass timber building

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The Milwaukee City Council’s City Plan Commission unanimously approved rezoning for a project that includes what could be the Western Hemisphere’s tallest mass timber structure. The 21-story Ascent residential tower would use cast-in-place concrete for the first five floors and concrete shafts from top to bottom. A 15-story exposed mass-timber system that uses steel connectors would be installed on the base.

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Restoration of Chicago’s Union Station Great Hall completes

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Chicago’s Union Station Great Hall, originally designed in 1925, needed substantial repairs due to water leakage and deterioration due to flaws in the original design. The Great Hall restoration project was the most recent in a series of Union Station restoration projects that began in 2010.

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Art-focused hotel will be the first to open in the Dallas Arts District

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HALL Arts Hotel will become the first hotel to open in the Dallas Arts District, the country’s largest contiguous urban arts district, when it opens to the public in fall 2019.

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Designing for the birds is not just for the birds

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Between 100 million to 1 billion birds are estimated to die each year in the United States due to collision with glass according to the American Bird Conservatory. One third of all the bird species found in the United States have been documented as victims of these collisions. .

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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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Don't let a simple band-aid fix cause a mold problem in your hotel

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A mid-rise hotel in Tampa, Florida had recently undergone a sale. The new owner, who was changing flags, was updating the Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) to meet the brand standards for the new flag. This 400+-room hotel, located in a commercial district of Tampa, was fairly basic in design, with a corporate feel.

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An apiary for the sanctuary

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Though construction has completed at The Sanctuary, downtown Seattle’s newest events venue, thousands of workers continue to toil away on the building’s roof. These workers don’t wear hardhats or carry hammers. Nor did they participate in the design and construction of The Sanctuary’s extensive renovations. .

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Oslo, Norway’s downtown goes virtually car-free

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Oslo, Norway made its downtown practically car-free with notable positive results. The city converted parking spots to bike lanes and added plants, tiny parks, and benches. Cars were banned on some streets, discouraging driving in the downtown.

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New North Carolina energy code has extensive lighting control requirements

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North Carolina’s 2018 State Building Code that went into effect Jan. 1, 2019, includes several provisions related to lighting controls. Commercial buildings must comply with automatic shut off requirements, regardless of size. Buildings under 5,000 sf had been previously exempt from this provision.

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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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Solar carports can help with California’s Title 24 mandates

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Solar carports , virtual net-metering software, and tax-enabled financing can help apartment builders and owners meet California’s new Title 24 mandates. Starting Jan. 1, 2020, all new residential buildings in California under three stories tall must include solar panels. New homes must produce more energy than they use by 2020; new commercial buildings must become net-zero by 2030.

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New ice-skating facility in southern California built to endure seismic events

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Great Ice Park & FivePoint Arena, a 280,000-sf ice skating and training facility that opened in Irvine, Calif., last December 28 th , is the first ice rink to be built in southern California’s Orange County in two decades.

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Quitting Your Job

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It happens to almost all of us eventually, and for pretty much everybody, the experience ranges from unpleasant to downright panic-inducing … so get your moving box ready because “Quitting Your Job” is today’s topic, something that I, unfortunately, know a lot about. .

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CambridgeSeven named lead architect for new Cambria Hotel

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The planned Cambria hotel in Somerville, Mass., has found its lead architect. CambridgeSeven will work alongside The Noannet Group, the project’s developer, to design the upscale hotel.

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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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Colliers will rebrand Northeast offices to accentuate project management

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The global real estate services organization Colliers International plans to rebrand several of its offices in the Northeast and Los Angeles to better market their expertise in project management. Sometime during the first quarter of this year, Colliers’ offices in Boston, Hartford and New Haven, Conn.; Providence, R.I., New York City, and L.A. will be renamed “to separate us from Colliers’ reputation as a brokerage,” says Warren Eighanayan, Colliers’ Managing Director of Project Management-Nort

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Duluth Trading Company moves to new HQ building

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Duluth Trading Company, a retailer of outdoor gear and clothing, has recently moved into its new headquarters building located in Mount Horeb, Wis.

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A clear solution for Harvard's Klarman Hall

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Last October 2018, Harvard Business School celebrated the official dedication of Klarman Hall. This new 120,000 square foot, state-of-the-art convening center features a 1,000-seat auditorium that is large enough to host the entire MBA class. The glass atrium floods the multi-purpose lobby with natural light, as well as provide a visual connection between the interior of the building and the outdoor environment, as if to invite the community members to gather in the shared space.

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Nonresidential construction spending dips in November

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National nonresidential construction spending declined 1% in November, according to an .

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!