BD+C

APRIL 30, 2021

In the recent U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report released by Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of Q1‘21, New York City continues to hold the lead amongst U.S. markets for the most projects in the U.S. construction pipeline with 145 projects/24,762 rooms. Other U.S. markets that follow are Los Angeles with 144 projects/23,994 rooms, Dallas with 135 projects/16,260 rooms, Atlanta with 132 projects/18,264 rooms, and Orlando with 98 projects/17,536 rooms.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 25, 2021

The path leading up to the Front Door to any home should be a memorable experience - it's a high-touch and memorable area that deserves extra attention. The post The Front Door Experience first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading The Front Door Experience at Life of an Architect.

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Shades of Grey

APRIL 30, 2021

I have been working on my modular bricklaying families. How many components do I need? Can I evolve a system that works consistently for different bonding patterns and wall thicknesses? How can I reduce the chaos in a naming system that “just growed” as I fumbled my way into this exercise? Don’t have all the answers yet, but definitely making progress.

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The Architect's Guide

APRIL 30, 2021

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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?

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BD+C

APRIL 29, 2021

HDR will design the new Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Shaoxing Campus. The modern hospital and research-oriented medical center will include elements of nature to help patients heal.

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Shades of Grey

APRIL 28, 2021

Pressed metal frames are common in Southern Africa. Simple, robust and built-in as the brickwork proceeds. I created a “frame-only” family, added a plank with a nail at the top to hook over the frame and bricks to weight the base. These hold the frames vertical while you plumb it up, and as you build it in to the wall. These are not the kinds of families you would make as an architect, or even as a “BIM-enabled” contractor managing projects on site.

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Architect on Tour

APRIL 27, 2021

THE HARVARD 5 … five of the most notable, mid-century modern architects, stunning new footage – hope this film will be released soon! Can’t wait… Image: theharvardfive.com.

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BD+C

APRIL 28, 2021

SOM has completed the renovation and transformation of the Willis Tower Skydeck. The project includes an immersive new exhibition and a reimagined observation deck that will allow visitors to explore the city’s past, present, and future. The project returns the Skydeck to the original vision for the building, foregrounding the tower’s iconic views while showcasing its structural design through minimal design gestures and subtle finishes.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 25, 2021

By Antoinette Bunkley and Rachel J. Bascombe, CO Architects. CO Architects is an architectural practice of diverse employees, hailing from multiple countries and speaking multiple languages. The firm has been successful in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that makes everyone—regardless of who they are or what position they hold—feel equally involved in and supported in all areas of the workplace.

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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

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Wolf Architects

APRIL 25, 2021

As the WOLF directors return from a Victorian outback trip the team gear up for a busy year ahead. First stop Great Ocean Road, then cross state lines to Queensland. Australia really is the envy of many as international and interstate clients all look to design and build their dream homes across Australia. We are lucky enough to work with people across Australia.

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Architect on Tour

APRIL 26, 2021

Mainspring Narrative Films founders Jake and Tracey Gorst have produced some of the best architecture films such as Frey: Parts I and II , The Nature of Modernism: E. Stewart Williams, Architect or desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs, just to name a view. They are currently working on their next great project “ New England Modernism: Revolutionary Architecture in the 20th Century “: In the early 1930s, American Modernism, influenced by Le Corbusier and Walter Grop

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BD+C

APRIL 26, 2021

Building performance requirements are policies that establish a definition for high-performance buildings and drive all buildings to achieve that definition, making clear the city or county’s priorities. A building performance requirement provides flexibility because owners can use whatever technologies and operational strategies they decide are most effective and economical to meet the performance target.

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Portland Architecture

APRIL 29, 2021

Quang Truong ( Anna Shakotko ). . BY BRIAN LIBBY. Architect Quang Truong has long been one of my favorite design thinkers in Portland. And that's before he wrote the world's first book about composite materials in architecture, became a Portland State University professor, and founded a software company to visualize complex zoning codes. Raised in the Portland area, Truong originally came here with his family as a Vietnamese refugee.

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Wolf Architects

APRIL 25, 2021

WOLF Architects continues to stay on the edge of balanced and luxurious living as shown in this winning home. It is through the unique position of designing both the exterior Architecture, form and shape, simultaneously with the Interior Architecture of floor plan, flow and functionality that we have achieved not one, but two awards in categories traditionally held by differing firms.

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Community Architect Daily

APRIL 24, 2021

Bait and switch the ploy of offering a person something desirable to gain favor (such as political support) then thwarting expectations with something less desirable (Merriam Webster) There is no ploy, but it is easy to get confused in the $5.5 billion story of Port Covington which is told in chapters and sub-chapters that shift with the times. The multitude of players alone can make one's head spin: There is Kevin Plank, the former Under Armour CEO, who was first front and center and acts now a

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BD+C

APRIL 28, 2021

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), buildings and the construction sector combined are responsible for nearly 40% of total direct and indirect CO2 emissions.

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BD+C

APRIL 30, 2021

In ambulatory facility design, human interaction and empathy are more important than ever. For years, designers and healthcare institutions have been working together to improve the patient experience, including significant focus on the registration and waiting process. However, delivering care in the COVID era has highlighted why changes are imperative.

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BD+C

APRIL 30, 2021

Nerd Street Gamers, an esports infrastructure company, has selected Populous to lead its national rollout of Localhost gaming centers. The concept is a first of its kind that will bring localized gaming centers, which are open to the public, to cities across the country. The rollout will start with the flagship campus dubbed “The Block.”.

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BD+C

APRIL 27, 2021

The new Niagara Falls Visitor Center, located within Niagara Falls State Park, will offer an immersive experience, both inside the building and out, as it takes visitors on a journey spanning the eras of geological formation and human impacts on the falls and highlighting the flora and fauna of the environs.

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BD+C

APRIL 29, 2021

Perkins&Will, in collaboration with Schmidt Hammer Lassen, will design the new health science and research building at the entrance to the University of British Columbia’s Point Grey campus. The 270,000-sf gateway building will co-locate the School of Nursing, the School of Kinesiology, Integrated Student Health Services, and components of UBC Health and Language Sciences.

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BD+C

APRIL 29, 2021

According to Lodging Econometrics’ (LE’s) Construction Pipeline Trend Report for the United States, the total U.S. construction pipeline stands at 4,967 projects/622,218 rooms at the end of Q1‘21. While this is a slight dip in the pipeline year-over-year (YOY), it’s not unexpected given the lockdown and travel restrictions over the past year. Further, the pipeline shows no signs of great decline compared to what occurred during the ’08 and ’09 recession.

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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.

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BD+C

APRIL 28, 2021

The new 40,000-sf Salvation Army National Headquarters renovation has completed in Old Town Alexandria, Va. HGA, which designed the original HQ building in the 1980s, also designed the renovation project.

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BD+C

APRIL 27, 2021

Ten prominent real estate groups have signed on as partners in New York State's $50 million Empire Building Challenge , an effort to make high-rise buildings carbon-free.

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BD+C

APRIL 29, 2021

This week on The Weekly show, BD+C Senior Editor John Caulfield interviews a duo of industry experts on 1) how campus planning has changed during the pandemic and 2) managing bird infestations on construction sites and completed buildings. . . . THE WEEKLY SHOW HIGHLIGHTS FOR APRIL 29, 2021.

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BD+C

APRIL 29, 2021

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its preliminary determination of energy savings for ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019. The study affirmed that the updated code will increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings. The analysis, performed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), indicates that buildings meeting Standard 90.1-2019 (as compared to the previous 2016 edition) would result in national average energy savings of about: · 4.7% site energy.

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