BD+C
OCTOBER 10, 2016
As President of 7x24 Exchange International, an educational forum focused on mission-critical issues, and as a past executive with Digital Realty Trust and Goldman Sachs, David Schirmacher can bear witness to the proliferation of data centers for storage, processing, and distribution of digital information worldwide.
EntreArchitect
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Unforeseen Conditions Could Destroy Your Next Project. Moldy flex duct. Buried waste pipes. Decades old aluminum wiring with frayed cloth sheathing. A leaking oil tank buried in the front yard that no one knew existed. Structural beams chopped and abused throughout the history of the house by tradesmen forcing chiseled routes for their new pipes and ductwork.
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Architecture Tourist
OCTOBER 11, 2016
We moved to Grant Park and I've got railroad problems. I need quick ways, a pretty ways, interesting ways to cross the tracks. Kind of fun for Architecture Tourists. Let me show you. Hill Street has a bit of a cornice, mosaics, and classical detailing with sidewalk colonnades. Grant Street looks all minimal with the MLK Station's cantilever in the composition.
Matt Fajkus Architecture
OCTOBER 14, 2016
Preface by Matt Fajkus: "Defining the scope of work and the goals for a project are an important part of any design and construction process. This is especially the case on the front end with remodels, or the decision to scrape and start over. Below, David covers some of the critical factors that affect those decisions." Purchasing a home with the intent to remodel or build an addition is a common practice in our city of Austin.
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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
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Success is often measured in terms of specific solutions to definite questions. But a new movement known as “maker culture” is beginning to change that mentality. Maker culture recognizes that a successful solution is built on a makeshift pedestal of untenable theories, interesting but impractical prototypes, and concepts that were puzzled over from dusk until dawn but never managed to bloom.
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BD+C
OCTOBER 13, 2016
A collaboration between Perkins + Will, Thornton Tomasetti, and the University of Cambridge has produced a conceptual academic and professional design for an 80-story residential timber high-rise.
BD+C
OCTOBER 13, 2016
The Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Dallas) has selected four projects to receive 2016 Built Design Honor Awards, the highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in built projects by Dallas architects. Two additional projects were awarded Juror Citations, both for their respective design and creative response toward program and site conditions.
BD+C
OCTOBER 13, 2016
When commercial and residential designers are looking for structural beams that provide stability and strength, engineered wood is an attractive option, offering cost savings and an opportunity to showcase wood’s intrinsic beauty. Whether the project’s objectives include sustainability, cost savings, or structural alternatives for innovative design, many designers and developers choose engineered wood to help achieve those goals.
BD+C
OCTOBER 12, 2016
Concrete is a time-tested construction standby, but the production of the key ingredient, cement, creates a massive amount of CO2 emissions. Cement manufacturers in recent years have begun to offset cement's high electric and coal-fired consumption with other, bio-based sources. Plants are using from 5% to 20% alternative fuels, for example. Some cement makers are innovating production to make it more sustainable.
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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
OCTOBER 14, 2016
Immigration policies have been front and center during this election year as candidates and citizens alike have thrown out their ideas for the best approach to the issue. And now, an architecture firm has put forth its own idea for how to solve the contentious problem surrounding country borders.
BD+C
OCTOBER 13, 2016
The largest 3D printed object in the world is a trim and drill tool created by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for Boeing. The tool is as long as a typical SUV and is used by the company to build the wings on its 777X aircraft. However, it will not be the record holder for much longer, as ORNL are back at it again and, with the help of architect SHoP, will be 3D printing an even larger object.
BD+C
OCTOBER 12, 2016
According to the World Health organization, around 2.4 million deaths that occur in China every year can be attributed to air pollution. The thick pollution found in many rapidly developing Chinese cities creates and exacerbates asthma and cardiovascular issues, resulting in premature death.
BD+C
OCTOBER 11, 2016
U.S. architecture firms have experienced a near complete recovery from the Great Recession, which has allowed firm leaders to reinvest profits back into their businesses. These findings, along with an in depth look at topics such as firm billings, staffing, and international work, are covered in The Business of Architecture: 2016 Firm Survey Report. .
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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
OCTOBER 14, 2016
“How do you get excited about designing a space that’s for machines and not for people?”. I’ll never forget being asked that question years ago at the end of a presentation about a data center project. It’s a valid question about what it means to be an architect for data centers – buildings that are typically considered more engineering-focused than design-focused.
BD+C
OCTOBER 14, 2016
My life is rather good, but it’s negligible compared to what that man has done for the art of architecture.” It’s not every day that a Pritzker Laureate heaps praise on a commercial real estate developer. But that’s just want happened during a 1998 lecture by the late postmodern design pioneer Philip Johnson. Reminiscing about his collaborations with Gerald D.
BD+C
OCTOBER 14, 2016
The updated designs and plans 707 Terry Avenue in First Hill manage to break away from the cookie-cutter buildings in the area through the use of a façade that creates frayed appearance and, what Perkins+Will, the buildings’ architect, describes as a ‘creative tension’ that is fostered by the towers angling away from each other the higher into the sky they climb.
BD+C
OCTOBER 10, 2016
Liberty Island, the home of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, is about to receive a new 26,000-sf Statue of Liberty Museum. The museum will provide guests to the tiny island an alternative experience if they are not one of the lucky few to actually get inside the statue. The $70 million museum is being designed by FXFOWLE and will be built by Phelps Construction Group.
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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
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Historic preservation is moving beyond efforts to save grand, classic structures from demolition to include entire neighborhoods , says Stephanie Meeks president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In her new book, According to The Past and Future City, Meeks points out that older buildings are adaptable, and can be turned into mixed-use space that increases density.
BD+C
OCTOBER 12, 2016
. The new Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark, which is scheduled to open early next year, aspires to integrate seamlessly into the largely residential neighborhood of Ørestad (which sits between City Hall and Copenhagen Airport) through design refinements that bring this massive—35,000-sm (377,000-sf)—multipurpose building to a human scale.
BD+C
OCTOBER 10, 2016
Architects, project manager, and contractors depend on PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) coatings for exceptional durability and performance. Although architectural coatings from different manufacturers have similar PVDF resins, the performance of the coating system can vary widely: the proprietary formulations of each coating manufacturer change the performance characteristics of the coating system.
BD+C
OCTOBER 10, 2016
The Los Angeles City Council voted recently to let voters decide whether large, high-density developments should be harder to build. . City residents will have their say on the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative on March 7. The measure would put a two-year ban on zoning changes necessary for many large-scale construction projects to advance.
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
OCTOBER 13, 2016
In a recent survey, nearly 900 construction firms reported gains in profitability last year, especially among the top 25% whose financial performances significantly outpaced the respondents as a whole.
BD+C
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Downtown Philadelphia once was a bustling place. The 1100 block of Chestnut Street, just a few blocks away from the Jefferson train station and a couple blocks away from City Hall, offer affordable living options to those who work in New Jersey. Over time however, this area of downtown Philadelphia was neglected, leaving many mid-rise buildings in a state of disrepair.
BD+C
OCTOBER 12, 2016
International design firm Perkins Eastman and EwingCole announced the release of their new joint white paper “Where Are We Now?: Elevating Design Practice through Design Research.” The paper is co-authored by Emily Chmielewski, EDAC, Associate and Senior Design Researcher at Perkins Eastman, and Nicholas Watkins, Ph.D., Director of Research at EwingCole.
BD+C
OCTOBER 11, 2016
The University of Iowa’s new Visual Arts Building is a 126,000-sf facility that will house the functions of the School of Art & Art history, which were previously held in the university’s 1936 Art Building. The new building provides a space for ceramics, sculpture, metals, photography, printmaking, 3D design, intermedia, animation, and graphic design.
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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!
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