BD+C
MAY 16, 2018
While it had good intentions, sustainability was a concept that failed on launch and simply should have never been. Its original premise was to meet the needs of the present without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their needs—all within available resources. But, does that make sense? Imagine a bucket brimming with any finite resource.
Life of an Architect
MAY 14, 2018
There is nothing like having a party at your house to force you into addressing all the stuff that needs your attention. It wasn’t all that long ago that I mentioned that young architects should work construction – besides all the practical “you’ll become a better architect” things you learn along the way, there are things that hit even closer to home … as in “you can fix things in your actual home.” I turned 50-years-old a month ago and on this la
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EntreArchitect
MAY 15, 2018
This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 219, Pricing Creativity with Author Blair Enns. Listen to this podcast episode or download the audio file here. Start Transcript. Promo: 00:00. Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? It’s simple to do., if you know how.
Archmark
MAY 16, 2018
Use Email Marketing to Help Build Your Architecture Firm. Five Tips for Improving Your Email Marketing 149,513 That's how many emails are sent every single minute. It makes me re-think the likelihood of ever getting to "inbox zero" for my own email. The truth is, there are some emails I like to keep and go back to so I can revisit links to articles and blogs, and several that I will take action on to sign up for a webinar or grab a download.
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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?
BD+C
MAY 18, 2018
What goes up, must come down. And, when it comes to tall buildings, often times the reason they come down is so a taller building can rise from the rubble, at least according to a new study from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). It is the concrete jungle’s version of the circle of life.
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BD+C
MAY 14, 2018
The exoskeleton is a popular science fiction trope: “Aliens,” “District 9,” and “Edge of Tomorrow” all prominently feature the mechanical suits. And as with many sci-fi inventions before it—holograms, 3D printing, self-adjusting shoelaces—exoskeletons are making the jump from the silver screen to the real world. SuitX industrial exoskeletons reduce the risk of injuries to the wearer without the use of batteries, actuators, or computers.
BD+C
MAY 14, 2018
For anyone who has attended a trade show or industry event at Chicago’s massive McCormick Place—the nation’s largest convention center complex—a memorable moment might have been the frightening sight of the taxi line at the end of the day’s events. Walking anywhere in the South Loop neighborhood—to find a restaurant, head back to the hotel to freshen up, meet colleagues for a drink—meant trading in those dress shoes for a pair of cross trainers, because you were in for a trek.
BD+C
MAY 16, 2018
There’s a construction boomlet under way in dog-washing facilities at U.S. and Canadian apartment and condominium communities. Half of U.S. dog owners live in the 25 largest U.S. metro areas, where dog-focused amenities are common at apartment and condominium properties. More than half (55.2%) of respondents to this publication’s 2017 “Amenities Survey” said they had installed a dog-wash spa in a multifamily project.
BD+C
MAY 17, 2018
According to a new study from COMMERCIALCafé, Dallas leads the way as the city in the United States with the highest potential for urban infill development. The results are based on the total developable vacant land available in each city’s central business district.
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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
BD+C
MAY 16, 2018
The creation of the first six Italian red clay tennis courts in North America was no easy feat. More than 200 tons of red clay had to be shipped from Cremona, Italy, in small five-pound bag increments, which meant more than 80,000 bags of the red clay were delivered on site before they were meticulously placed and rolled to complete the courts.
BD+C
MAY 15, 2018
The multipurpose Bentley Arena on the Bentley University campus is the first standalone ice arena in the U.S. to earn LEED platinum certification and, according to the college, is the most environmentally sustainable arena in the U.S.
BD+C
MAY 14, 2018
Eight years ago, when the state of Iowa moved to replace its outdated women’s prison, Warden Patti Wachtendorf was explicit about her vision for the new facility. “I wanted a prison that didn’t look like the stereotypical prison,” she recently recalled. “I wanted it designed for women, not men.”.
BD+C
MAY 18, 2018
Thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between April 2017 and April 2018, while 29 states added construction jobs between March and April, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released today. Association officials said the employment growth likely would have been higher if firms could find more qualified workers to hire.
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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.
BD+C
MAY 17, 2018
California this month became the first U.S. state to require solar panels on almost all new homes. Most new units built after Jan. 1, 2020 , will be required to include solar systems as part of the standards adopted by the California Energy Commission. Estimates are that the mandate will drive up the cost of buying a house by almost $10,000.
BD+C
MAY 14, 2018
If there is one common theme to the topics on this blog, it is the digital transformation in the world of buildings. It is a topic that elicits feelings of optimism for a better built environment, feelings of frustration stemming from slow and uneven change, and fear of unfamiliar forces affecting the core of our business models.
BD+C
MAY 18, 2018
At $26,783 median family income, Camden, N.J., ranks just behind Reading, Pa., and Flint, Mich., in poverty level among U.S. cities of 65,000 or more. Lying just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the city of 74,420, home of Campbell’s Soup Company, has been battling economic decline for decades.
BD+C
MAY 16, 2018
A new six-story residential building in Los Angeles provides 82 units in a tight 182-foot by 127-foot lot. The design of the building put an emphasis on natural light and using its small space as efficiently as possible.
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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.
BD+C
MAY 14, 2018
The Tall + Urban Innovation Conference (May 30-31 in Chicago) explores and celebrates the very best in innovative tall buildings, urban spaces, building technologies, and construction practices from around the world. .
BD+C
MAY 16, 2018
The National Institute of Building Sciences Off-Site Construction Council has released three new documents concerning modular construction. These new resources are: — “Getting the Most Out of Off-Site Construction: Steps for Success,” which provides a step-by-step approach to help overcome barriers. It outlines the process for the deployment of an effective off-site construction project.
BD+C
MAY 16, 2018
Society views millennials in the same light that Homer Simpson views alcohol: they are the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.
BD+C
MAY 17, 2018
The design of the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center was developed with one main guiding principle: optimize patient treatment and provide multidisciplinary care for them under one roof. The new 390,220-sf facility condensed the cancer services into one efficient building while improving the overall treatment process for both the patients and their families.
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.
BD+C
MAY 15, 2018
Rising 24 stories in the center of downtown San Diego, the San Diego Central Courthouse, with its subtractive massing and slender form, topped with a dramatic aluminum-panel crown structure, makes a bold architectural statement about the future of civic buildings in America’s Finest City.
BD+C
MAY 14, 2018
General contractors in Maryland will be held liable for the failure of subcontractors to pay their employees in accordance with the state’s wage and hour law. The new law will go into effect on October 1, 2018. GCs could be held liable for up to three times the wages owed, plus reasonable attorneys' fees and other costs.
BD+C
MAY 15, 2018
South Dakota State University is about to embark on a $20 million project to create a multi-building apartment/townhouse project on a two-block parcel on the southeast corner of the campus. The new housing will replace the State Court Apartments, constructed in 1959.
BD+C
MAY 14, 2018
Extensive landscaping makes the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women look like a college campus, albeit one surrounded by a 16-foot fence. But the landscaping almost didn’t happen. “The state only had enough money for walkways, nothing for trees,” said STV’s David Ziskind. “Then someone mentioned that one of the foremost landscape architecture schools in the country was an hour’s drive away.”.
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