BD+C
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
On July 25, Lendlease moved into its new global headquarters, Tower Three of the 277,200-sm International Towers Sydney in the Sydney, Australia, suburb of Barangaroo. These towers are in the process of becoming the first buildings certified under the International WELL Building Institute’s Core and Shell health and wellness standard. Tower Three is shooting for Platinum, IWBI’s highest certification level. .
EntreArchitect
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
It is an often repeated rule that people buy from those whom they “know, like and trust”. That phrase is easy to remember and sounds great as a tweet, but what does that really mean? How do we do that? How might we connect with more people and become better known? How is it possible to be more “likeable”? How do we build real trust with those whom we seek to serve?
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Life of an Architect
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Let’s pretend for a moment that you are designing a modern style house and you are in the middle of trying to figure out how your fireplace mantle will look. This exact scenario probably happens every single day somewhere on the planet. I am here to tell you that the following is not what you should be considering: There are a lot of things about this mantel that bothers me – but since I think I’m a nice guy, I am going to preface my comments by saying that the person who put t
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Most people have created something out of Lego blocks at some point in their life, be it something small and simple like a Lego cottage, or large and complicated like Han Solo’s Millennium Falcon. At the very least, you have probably felt the wrath of one of your kid’s stray blocks, stepping on it as you walked barefoot through the house at midnight.
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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
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2016 – U.S. construction companies are not embracing technological advancements, such as drone aircrafts, robotics, RFID equipment and materials tracking, and data analytics, according to KPMG International’s Global Construction Survey 2016, “Building a technology advantage ( [link] ). .
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
The Museum at Prairiefire had the challenge of bringing a 41,000 sq. ft. massive stone structure in on time and on a budget of $17.1 million, while achieving the structural and aesthetic goals of representing the region’s prairie fires. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, tells a story of geology, culture, and the practice of prairie landscape management through intentional burns.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Hudson Yards, a project focusing on the redevelopment of an industrial area on Manhattan’s West Side, is New York City’s largest development since Rockefeller Center was built in the 1930s. And, as it is such a grand project, Stephen M. Ross, the billionaire founder and Chairman of Related Companies (the project’s developer) decided something just as grand was needed to act as the centerpiece of the development.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Early next month, the Buckhead Community Improvement District (BCID) is scheduled to meet about how to move forward with its plan for a half-mile-long urban park that would be built over a busy highway and MARTA rail line that currently bifurcate this affluent Atlanta neighborhood.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
In 2010, an unused basement space at the Plaza Hotel in New York City was converted into a diverse specialty food center with engaging counter seats. With its popularity and success, the food hall began to take off. Today, there are hundreds of food halls across the United States with about 15 more planned or in construction as of this year.
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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
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Construction on The MahaNakhon Tower, Bangkok’s tallest building, may have recently been completed, but for anyone looking at the massive skyscraper, they may be left wondering, has that building finished downloading? A unique façade of spiraling cube-shaped balconies provides the building with its eye-catching look, one that brings a pixelated aesthetic into the real world.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
I am an architect. My specialty is healthcare. My formal education and 39-year career have taught me many lessons about healthcare design and construction. Some fundamental architectural principles still hold true: “Form ever follows function.” I know a lot about the effects of color, texture and light on the human mind. Even an understanding of the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical engineering has come my way.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
The big room. The hub. Central operations. Whatever they’re called, project team co-location ventures are popping up in increasing numbers as Building Teams face ever-complex projects with tighter schedules and budgets. . The rise of BIM-driven projects, prefabrication, and highly collaborative project delivery methods—such as design-assist and integrated project delivery—have accelerated the demand for in-person, cross-team collaboration. .
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
In the nearly five decades since its founding, in 1969, HMFH Architects, Cambridge, Mass., has established itself as one of the leading education-sector design firms in New England. The 45-person firm does its share of university work, but Pre-K to Grade 12 is its bread and butter. HMFH-designed schools dot the landscape from Rhode Island to New Hampshire, with the heaviest swath cutting through Boston and environs.
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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
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
A new study backs up the notion that classroom design has a significant impact on the academic performance of primary school children. .
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
The Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) is currently the largest healthcare construction project in North America and also one of the largest in the world. Encompassing over 3 million sf and two full city blocks, the new CHUM complex will merge three older hospitals - St-Luc, Hôtel-Dieu and Notre-Dame – into one cohesive campus.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
In a city as dense as Chicago, new building projects often have very limited space to make their mark. From its iconic skyline that features the colossal Willis Tower, formerly Sears, to the vast swath of buildings throughout downtown and along the Riverwalk, the “Windy City” presents a difficult, yet exciting playground in which architects and developers can create.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Hickory Street Capital, a development company owned by the Ricketts family, owners of the Chicago Cubs, has revealed the first look at the seven-story, 175-room hotel that will sit across from Wrigley Field at the northwest corner of Clark and Addison. While the hotel is not a baseball brand and the developers decided to forgo a sports themed motif, they still wanted to connect it to Wrigley Field.
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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
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Like Wile E. Coyote catching the Roadrunner or the Buffalo Bills winning a Super Bowl, some things are just not meant to be. Now, it seems as though construction of the Guggenheim Helsinki can be added to that list.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
The Ronald O. Perelman Performing Arts Center has officially been revealed and will mark the final building to be added to the World Trade Center campus. The Perelman, named for billionaire Ronald Perelman thanks to his $75 million charitable donation, comes from REX, a Brooklyn-based architecture firm that won a competition for the opportunity to design the building back in November 2015.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
While architecture is best enjoyed when it is in the form of a full-scale building or structure standing in front of you, the architectural models created to help guide the vision of the full-scale projects can provide a certain beauty, as well. And a new museum in Tokyo plans on showcasing the artistic merit found in these small-scale models while also providing a practical benefit to architects working in the spatially challenged city.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Shanghai is currently looking for the architecture firm that will design the new Art Museum of Pudong on a prominent site at the tip of Pudong’s Lujiazui CBD area. As ArchDaily reports, the structure will be a rare addition to the symbolic image of modern Shanghai’s skyline.
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
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Oberlin College is hosting a major climate change conference called After Fossil Fuels: The Next Economy on Oct. 6-8. Over 40 luminaries in the field of climate change and economic opportunities in the post-fossil fuel economy will speak at the Ohio college. Among them will be former governors Arnold Schwarzenegger of California, Bill Ritter of Colorado, and Jennifer Granholm of Michigan.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
On Saturday, Sept. 17, the University of Chicago will open its three-building, 394,000-sf Campus North Residential Commons that the college and its AEC partners are hoping can serve as a “front door” to the college.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Tidal flooding in calm weather has moved beyond being an occasional nuisance to a common occurrence in several communities along the East and Gulf Coasts.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
The big room. The hub. Central operations. Whatever they’re called, project team co-location ventures are popping up in increasing numbers as Building Teams face ever-complex projects with tighter schedules and budgets. . The rise of BIM-driven projects, prefabrication, and highly collaborative project delivery methods—such as design-assist and integrated project delivery—have accelerated the demand for in-person, cross-team collaboration. .
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