BD+C
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Adohi Hall, a $79-million, 202,027-sf residence hall at the University of Arkansas, has recently become the largest mass timber building in the United States. Named for the Cherokee word for “woods,” the 708-bed facility is located on a four-acre site at the southern end of the campus and will provide a new university gateway that marks the start of the larger living learning district.
Life of an Architect
DECEMBER 1, 2019
Should you put wallpaper into your bathroom? There are a lot of reasons why you should think long and hard before getting to "yes" and this wallpaper should push you over the edge. Continue reading Wallpaper in Bathrooms? at Life of an Architect.
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EntreArchitect
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Imagine you’ll get hungry tomorrow while you’re out and you decide to pick up some quick lunch. What would happen as you drove down the road if you didn’t see signs for McDonald’s or Chipotle—but instead only “Fast Food” or “Eat My Lunch?”. Or let’s say you needed a new pair of shoes. What would you do if every shop in the mall had blacked-out windows, doors that opened backward, and a banner out front that read “Guess What’s Inside?”.
Historic LDS Architecture
DECEMBER 1, 2019
Built in 1904, this Gothic chapel has many similar counterparts in other areas of Salt Lake City. It had an addition built in the 1920s. (Image Source: Church History Library) While it is still standing, it was sold in the late 1960s. It has passed ownership a few times, and it now used as a recording studio. There are signs of disrepair throughout the building.
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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
DECEMBER 1, 2019
There are 748 small theater organizations in New York City that generated $1.3 billion in economic output and supported 8,400 jobs that paid $512 million in annual wages in 2017.
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BD+C
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Disney has recently released new details, renderings, and a 2021 opening date for its Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel. The hotel, located in Florida’s Walt Disney World Resort, will provide an immersive experience via a two-night, cruise-style itinerary where the guests become the heroes of their own adventure.
BD+C
DECEMBER 4, 2019
With the rising cost of land and construction, and the need to build more densely in order to make building a multifamily community profitable, outdoor spaces become all the more important. . We talked to six veteran landscape architects about how to incorporate gardens and quiet spaces into multifamily communities. .
BD+C
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Today, more than half of the world lives in an urban area. By 2050, this number is expected to increase to some two-thirds of the world’s population, according to the United Nations. While this may lead to overcrowding in cities, and overuse of resources, it also presents companies in the construction industry with major opportunities for growth.
BD+C
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Olson Kundig recently unveiled the design of the world’s first facility for “natural organic reduction,” a process that gently converts human remains into soil in about 30 days. The project was designed in partnership with, and for, Recompose, the company that offers this natural organic reduction service.
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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
DECEMBER 5, 2019
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced its LEED Positive vision statement and LEED development roadmap that will “lay the foundation for a future of LEED that is regenerative.”. LEED Positive will encourage development that allows buildings to become a vehicle for environmental restoration and repair, according to a USGBC news release.
BD+C
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Embodied carbon in buildings accounts for 11% of all global greenhouse gas emissions, according to The Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance.
BD+C
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Located on Benguerra Island in Mozambique, Kisawa Sanctuary will feature 12 one-, two-, and three-bedroom bungalows set across the island’s beach, forest, and sand dunes.
BD+C
DECEMBER 2, 2019
The East Bayfront Precinct along the attractive Toronto waterfront is experiencing rapid redevelopment and redesign to make the stretch of land more accessible for residents and visitors. This burgeoning neighborhood is morphing from purely industrial to mixed-use, to feature stunning condos, retail, entertainment, and more. In close proximity to downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario, it is a highly prized area, which spans 55 acres of land according to Waterfront Toronto.
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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
DECEMBER 2, 2019
The historic legislation makes New York the first city in the world to place hard limits on the emissions of large buildings, and it has been touted by supporters as being the most ambitious climate legislation enacted by any city to date.
BD+C
DECEMBER 4, 2019
This summer, Gensler launched its newest practice, Intelligent Places, which was in development for a year and whose focus is the application of data and visual services to connect design and business results. HMC Architects is building a data warehouse as part of a network to distribute content throughout the firm. So far, HMC has finalized the selection of servers.
BD+C
DECEMBER 6, 2019
A new report funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts—in partnership with Dewberry— examines policies of 13 states or cities that have adopted measures resulting in effective flood mitigation activities.
BD+C
DECEMBER 2, 2019
This 16-month repositioning effort in Manhattan’s Midtown West neighborhood converted a nine-story, 1960s warehouse into an amenity-rich, Class A office tower near one of the city’s hottest districts: Hudson Yards. The project team, led by Cove Property Group, Kohn Pedersen Fox, and Pavarini McGovern, nearly tripled the height of the existing structure, adding 17 stories atop the podium building.
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BD+C
DECEMBER 2, 2019
A public beta version of a new tool that enables users to learn how building and infrastructure projects can “radically reduce embodied carbon” was released at Greenbuild this month.
BD+C
DECEMBER 6, 2019
MINNEAPOLIS — December 2, 2019 — Dominium , a Minneapolis-based leading apartment owner, developer and manager, celebrated the grand opening of 1500 Nicollet , a workforce housing community in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis. The development provides 183 units of much needed affordable housing, as well as 7,000 sf of retail space.
BD+C
DECEMBER 6, 2019
For many institutions, this has been a call-to-action to challenge the status quo and plan for the future in a new way — creating master plans that focus on data-driven outcomes that will sustain and advance their long-term goals. For departments of science, the challenges are often compounded. The pressure to meet the growing needs of qualified applicants in STEM job fields and rapidly evolving technologies often has universities playing catchup instead of thinking strategically about the futur
BD+C
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Last June, Rocco Commisso, the Italian-American chairman of the cable TV provider Mediacom Communications, took ownership of the Italian soccer club A.C.F. Fiorentina, based in Florence, Italy, where the team is known locally as the Viola, for its violet-colored jerseys.
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
DECEMBER 6, 2019
The modification of the Columbus Metropolitan Library Hilliard Branch from a senior living facility clubhouse focused on two key principles that informed the design process: first, take advantage of existing infrastructure as design opportunities; and, second, form space and experience through strategic interventions.
BD+C
DECEMBER 6, 2019
This high-profile public-private redevelopment adapted the building’s 129,000-sf Flight Center, which hadn’t been used since 2001, into a massive lobby bookended by two wings with 512 hotel rooms, a subterranean 46,000-sf conference center with a 7,000-sf banquet hall and 43 meeting rooms, six restaurants, eight bars (including one that was built inside of the fuselage of a 1958 Lockheed Constellation jet), an observation deck, retail shops, and a rooftop pool.
BD+C
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Lanternen, a new maritime center inspired by the geometry and craftsmanship of boats, is set to rise in Esbjerg, Denmark. Designed by Snøhetta in partnership with WERK Arkitekter, the competition-winning submission will be situated in a new urban enlargement of Esbjerg on the Danish west coast. .
BD+C
DECEMBER 4, 2019
The Mount Vernon Company threw down the gauntlet to its project team, headed by architect Prellwitz Chilinski Associates and Kaplan Construction: Take this unimaginative Mid-Century Modern YWCA, whose rooms average 125 sf and whose plumbing consists of a small bathroom core in each of its two wings, and turn it into the hippest new boutique hotel in Boston’s South End.
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