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Mass timber comes of age: Code consideration, evolving supply chain promise new options for tall wood buildings

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Judging by the outcome of the International Code Council (ICC) Group A Committee Action Hearing, April 15-23, in Columbus, Ohio, it’s likely that we will be seeing more and taller mass timber buildings across the country very soon. At that hearing, 14 code proposals related to new and taller types of mass timber construction were recommended for approval by the broader ICC membership this fall.

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Behind The Design 003: Canal House by The Ranch Mine

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Project Name. Canal House. Project Location. Phoenix, AZ. Firm Name. The Ranch Mine. Architect’s Name. Cavin Costello. Project Design Team. Cavin and Claire Costello. Consultants. MPE Engineer, Structural Engineer, and Civil Engineer. Firm Address. 4340 E Indian School Rd. Suite 21552, Pheonix, AZ. Website URL. www.theranchmine.com. Instagram Account.

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Inspiration and Inadequacy – All at Once

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It is Sunday night and I find myself sitting in my usual location preparing to write the next post on Life of an Architect … except I am experiencing a problem that is making this particular post difficult to write. It’s not that I don’t have anything to write about, it’s that I have too much to write about, which I will confess is worse than having too little.

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BREEAM New Construction standard launched in U.S.

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U.K.-based Building Research Establishment (BRE) has teamed up with architecture, engineering, and design firm HOK to introduce a new green building certification program to the U.S. The new program, BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) New Construction standard, will be piloted by HOK this summer. BREEAM rates the sustainability of buildings and infrastructure based on performance benchmarks.

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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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Brown University’s Engineering Research Center increases the university’s School of Engineering lab space by 30%

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The recently completed Engineering Research Center (ERC) at Brown University provides the school with 80,000 sf of space across three-floors. The building houses specialized research facilities for nanomaterials, photonics, and environmental science to help expand research in renewable energy and advanced materials.

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Houston’s lessons learned from Harvey include lack of awareness by residents of flood danger

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A lack of a coordinated regulatory environment for development and a failure to adequately warn residents of potential flooding dangers made flood impact worse from Hurricane Harvey, according to a new report.

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Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects (Transcript)

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This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 226, Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects. Listen to this podcast episode or download the audio file here. Start Transcript. Mark R. LePage: . Do you know how to calculate the exact amount that you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project?

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Studio Gang’s first design project in Canada would be part of a neighborhood revitalization plan in midtown Toronto

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Since 2013, the real estate investment firm Slate Asset Management has been acquiring properties in midtown Toronto. It currently holds 10, including all four corners at the intersection of Yonge Street (Toronto’s main drag) and St. Clair Avenue. On the southwest corner, Slate has devised a block plan with a mixed-used tower designed by Studio Gang, which is the architectural firm’s first project in Canada.

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Going solar has never been easier

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All around the country, metal roofing use is on the rise. In the rolling farmlands of the Midwest, houses with strikingbright red metal roofsshine across the fields, visible for miles, reflecting back the rich sunshine that makes farmlandso productive. Bright green, blue and silver metal roofs also dot the landscape, whilecloser to town, metal roofs in shades of bronze and gunmetal announce stores, schools, and office buildings.

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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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Columbus State Community College’s new hospitality management and culinary arts building breaks ground

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Mitchell Hall, Columbus State Community College’s new 80,000-sf, $33 million hospitality management and culinary arts building, has broken ground at 250 Cleveland Avenue in the Discovery District in Columbus, Ohio. The building will double the college’s Hospitality and Culinary Arts enrollment capacity to more than 1,500 students.

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17-unit condominium will rise one block south of Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood

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An existing apartment building on the corner of Fountain and North Harper Avenue in West Hollywood will be replaced by a new 17-unit, 23,000-sf condominium complex designed by SPF:architects.

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Delos and HDR will co-develop wellness design tools and collaborate on research

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HDR and Delos have signed a strategic alliance agreement to work on applied research and further development of wellness design tools.

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KFA designs 70 units of affordable senior housing in Los Angeles

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The Curve @ West Angeles Senior Apartments is a new affordable senior housing community set to rise near the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and 54th Street.

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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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California High School renovates classrooms to meet the resurgence of Career Technical Education

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Career Technical Education (CTE) curriculum has seen a resurgence of late, producing results across all high schools students such as increased graduation rates and progression to higher education.

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Building for growth: Supporting gender-specific needs in middle school design

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Historically, society has segregated people by biological sexual differences. This was the case even as late as the beginning of the 20th century, where co-ed schools had separate entrances for boys and girls, and even taught them in separate classrooms altogether. When Title IX was passed in 1972, the focus was on requiring equal access to all educational activities, regardless of a student’s sex.