BD+C
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Nothing says “we care about you” more than an employer providing meaningful amenities within the workplace environment. It is no longer enough to attract and retain the best and brightest , C-suite occupiers realize that in order to excel in today’s global economy they must provide a work environment that motivates and inspires the most highly sought after employees.
EntreArchitect
OCTOBER 25, 2016
5 Steps to Unleash the Significant Power of Sleep. I love to sleep, but the truth is that of all my many skills, sleep may be one of my weakest. I know it’s important and I know it has a direct effect on my health and wellbeing. It even has a direct effect on my overall success. Yet, night after night, I break the rules and my sleep suffers for it. But… I am getting much better.
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Life of an Architect
OCTOBER 24, 2016
The process of entering your house is important. There is a sequence of events that should happen from the time someone arrives at the curb and makes their way to the front door, and preparing this narrative of experience is something that we spend a fair amount of time addressing. There is a myriad of things to consider when preparing the entry narrative – things like security ( both real and perceived ), protection from the weather, is it warm and inviting, does it set the tone for the r
A Detroit Architect's Journal
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Re-published from August 2013 As gas prices hover around $4.00 per gallon, I feel helpless as I watch gas pump dials spin ever faster to satisfy the insatiable appetite of my car's fuel tank. As a commuter to Detroit from Ann Arbor , I have few alternatives than to keep filling my car's tank. It seems odd to think that some 65 years ago, Detroit's street-car system offered an alternative that was the envy of the world.
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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 25, 2016
Developer Lumiere Developments has recently announced The Beacon, a 17-story residential tower that will be located in Hemel Hempstead, 25 minutes from London Euston. According to Lumiere Developments, The Beacon will become the most sustainable residential tower in the world upon completion, saving residents up to £11,000 a year in living expenses.
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BD+C
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Dodge Data & Analytics today released its 2017 Dodge Construction Outlook. The report predicts that total U.S. construction starts for 2017 will advance 5% to $713 billion, following gains of 11% in 2015 and an estimated 1% in 2016.
BD+C
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Building energy codes in the U.S. will produce a cumulative savings on energy costs of $126 billion from 2010-2040, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The savings from both the commercial and residential sectors is based on a projected reduction of 12.82 quads of primary energy. That translates to 841 million metric tons of avoided CO2 emissions.
BD+C
OCTOBER 24, 2016
The 2016 winners of the inaugural AAP American Architecture Prize have been announced. The AAP recognizes the most outstanding architecture worldwide across three disciplines: architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture. . Architectural Design of the Year. Shanghai Tower. Lead Designer: Dan Winey. . .
BD+C
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Drones – remotely controlled flying machines, often equipped with live video streaming – are rapidly increasing in popularity. Consequently, people in the construction business are finding all sorts of great applications for them, including the inspection of remote locations, getting a high viewing angle for monitoring construction progress, or showing off an impressive aerial view of a finished project.
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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 25, 2016
When residents of San Francisco’s Millennium Tower plunked down the cash (sometimes as much as $10 million) to live the 58-story building, they were probably expecting their new home to be packed with amenities and luxuries to make their lives as easy as possible. But the odds are, what they weren’t expecting was the need to question whether or not their new living arrangements were safe.
BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2016
Construction investment in the education sector is still in a post-recession slump, even as spending on all construction continues to rise from its low point in early 2011. The latest “Construction Put in Place” estimates from the Census Bureau show total construction spending in August at $1.142 trillion. That’s a 97% recovery from the most recent spending peak in the first quarter of 2006, and 51.4% higher than the Census estimate for January 2011, $754.7 billion, which was the lowest point fo
BD+C
OCTOBER 25, 2016
As part of its Compelling Conversations initiative, APA’s Designers Circle program features thought-leading architects talking with an APA expert about real issues they face when working with engineered wood in commercial applications.
BD+C
OCTOBER 27, 2016
On Sundays and for a majority of the summer, the Voie Georges Pompidou closes to cars between the Louvre museum and the Place de la Bastille area, allowing the space to instead be used for pedestrians. However, as Reuters reports, this stretch of highway on the right bank of the river Seine will not be reopening this year, as Paris has plans to permanently transform the area into a riverside park.
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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 27, 2016
After winning an architectural competition that was launched last year, Zaha Hadid Architects will build the Urban Heritage Administration Centre in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
BD+C
OCTOBER 25, 2016
HOK’s WorkPlace practice, in partnership with the UK Chapter of CoreNet Global, has released a new report that studies the impact of coworking from a corporate real estate (CRE) perspective. Coworking is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the commercial real estate market. The new report, Coworking: A Corporate Real Estate Perspective , examines the drivers of coworking from the demand and supply sides, the industry risks and implications for corporate real estate, as well as information abo
BD+C
OCTOBER 28, 2016
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat recently released 100 of the World’s Tallest Buildings , a book detailing the Top Company Rankings for numerous disciplines as derived from the projects found within the book's pages. As part of its company rankings, the top contractors were listed and ranked according to the number of buildings within the world’s 100 tallest they have completed work on.
BD+C
OCTOBER 25, 2016
HOK’s WorkPlace practice, in partnership with the UK Chapter of CoreNet Global, has released a new report that studies the impact of coworking from a corporate real estate (CRE) perspective. Coworking is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the commercial real estate market. The new report, Coworking: A Corporate Real Estate Perspective , examines the drivers of coworking from the demand and supply sides, the industry risks and implications for corporate real estate, as well as information abo
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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 27, 2016
Pier 55, a 2.7 acre park rising above the Hudson River on Manhattan’s lower west side, can move forward without hesitation as the New York Court of Appeals has denied City Club of New York’s motion for leave. The park, whose construction is being privately funded by Diane Von Furstenberg and Barry Diller, has been embroiled in a legal battle almost from the moment of its conception.
BD+C
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Inova Health System recently opened a new 12-story, 660,000-square-foot building that houses two distinct facilities, Inova Women’s Hospital and Inova Children’s Hospital. Located on the Fairfax Medical Campus in Falls Church, Virginia, the two facilities collectively house 310 private patient beds. Because noise control plays such an important role in healing, safety, and the well-being of patients and staff alike, the design team at Wilmot Sanz Architecture, of Gaithersburg, MD, knew acoustics
BD+C
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Fall protection and hazard communication were OSHA’s most frequently cited workplace safety violations for fiscal year 2016. The annual list of violations is nearly identical to OSHA’s 2016 list, indicating similar safety issues persist in the construction industry. . The Top 10 violations (number of violations cited) for FY 2016 are: . 1. Fall Protection, 1926.501 (C) (6,929). 2.
BD+C
OCTOBER 25, 2016
The potential for a mega-earthquake in the Cascadia Subduction Zone is high, according to scientists, and that has provoked debate over the seismic resilience of Oregon schools.
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 27, 2016
The model energy codes, in their various forms, have been at the forefront of the discussion regarding building design in recent years. These codes include the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), which was first issued in 2000, and ASHRAE Standard 90.1, which dates back to 1974. Together, these model codes provide the basis for the state and local building codes that govern the required energy efficiency of newly constructed and altered buildings.
BD+C
OCTOBER 26, 2016
The Dominion Office Building is one of the first new projects to be built in an area of Moscow that has primarily been home to industrial and residential buildings. The new office building, however, represents the recent growth of the creative and IT sectors in the southeast portion of the city.
BD+C
OCTOBER 27, 2016
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat recently released 100 of the World’s Tallest Buildings , a book detailing the Top Company Rankings for numerous disciplines as derived from the projects found within the book's pages. As part of its company rankings, the top MEP engineers were listed and ranked according to the number of buildings within the world’s 100 tallest they have completed work on.
BD+C
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Builders are more limited when remodeling an existing home, but this didn’t stop builder Allen Kanner. He recently purchased a home in Tacoma Park, Maryland, and gave it a significant makeover, including adding a second story. He proved that giving a home a completely new look and feel is possible. “It wasn’t much to look at before we started the renovation,” said Kanner, cofounder and principal of Added Dimensions Construction.
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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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