Life of an Architect
OCTOBER 9, 2018
There is a request that I receive a few times a week that I thought I would finally talk about in an effort to shed some light on a fairly taboo subject. Those requests typically start off something like this: “I have already designed my house but since I am not an architect, I don’t know how to create the technical drawings I would need to give to a contractor.
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OCTOBER 12, 2018
Some of the smartest gamesmanship is taking place off the field, as professional and collegiate sports organizations aim to expand the fan experience. Little Caesars Arena, a multipurpose venue shared by the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings and NBA’s Detroit Pistons, anchors The District Detroit, a 50-block mixed-use development in the heart of the city. The arena’s lower main concourse is positioned at street level, and many of its amenities extend to an outdoor concourse that generates year-round activ
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EntreArchitect
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Starting out in architecture on your own, not as an intern, or a middle career employee, those of us who want personal expression in design see two venues: competitions that are open to anyone or publication of what you have done. You know you have the chops. You are convinced that what you do has a message, worth, meaning: You just need the “Street Cred” Screaming your genius in a closed room on your laptop feels like playing Solitaire – you win, but who knows.
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OCTOBER 10, 2018
If all goes as planned, the first phase of Riverfront Square, a seven-phase 5-million-sf redevelopment on 11.8 acres in Newark, N.J., could break ground next Spring. The master plan for Riverfront Square—located on the site where the Newark Bears minor league baseball team once played—calls for up to 1,800 residential apartments, a 240-key 185,000-sf hotel and conference center, a 30,000-sf arts and cultural space, and up to 2 million sf of Class A office space.
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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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OCTOBER 12, 2018
A housing shortage that one mayor called “an emergency” has spurred a regional initiative in the Boston area to build more residential units. The mayors of 15 cities and towns close to the Bay State capitol pledged to sharply accelerate the pace of home construction. The goal is to add 185,000 new homes by 2030 in the 15 communities.
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OCTOBER 10, 2018
The Gold Nugget Awards, known as the “Academy Awards” of residential development, are open to builders, developers, designers, and land planners with projects in the U.S. and around the world. From among the 45 projects that were honored at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference in June, we picked four outstanding Grand Award winners in affordable multifamily housing. .
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OCTOBER 8, 2018
In commercial construction, we refer to the International Building Code (IBC) as a base code standard for protecting public health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction of buildings. Published by the International Code Council (ICC), the IBC has been adopted throughout the United States and in some countries in the Middle East.
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OCTOBER 11, 2018
Chapman University’s 145,000 Keck Center for Science and Engineering opens today, Oct. 11, to help prepare students to meet the needs of the physics, medical, and engineering industries.
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OCTOBER 8, 2018
Over the last few decades NAC Architecture has been involved with an eclectic variety of student housing projects all around the West Coast. The institutions vary from commuter campuses introducing housing for the first time, to those with well-established, highly sophisticated residential life programs. Throughout our work, we have maintained a very singular mission: to create living/learning environments that enhance the social, emotional, and academic wellbeing of students.
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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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OCTOBER 8, 2018
The global construction industry is expected to grow by an average of 3.6% a year over the forecast period 2018 to 2022, according to .
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OCTOBER 9, 2018
The University of Toronto recently completed construction of a new addition to its School of Architecture. The top floor of the new Daniels Building features an expansive 16,000-square-foot open space designed to function as a studio and study hall. The space features no interior walls or structural columns. Towering above the massive space is a very contemporary drywall ceiling designed to replicate wings.
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OCTOBER 9, 2018
The Asian Pacific’s first modular Starbuck’s store will be a Kengo Kuma-designed two-story, 3,445 sf building built from 29 shipping containers. The cantilevered containers are stacked four high like a giant game of Jenga in alternating directions.
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OCTOBER 12, 2018
The CitizenM Bowery, a 21-story, 100,000 sf hotel, is the tallest modular hotel in the United States. The DeSimone Consulting Engineers-designed building comprises 300 modular guestrooms, a rooftop bar and lounge, a bistro-style restaurant, coworking space on the ground level, and a 4,000 sf plaza.
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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.
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OCTOBER 8, 2018
Netflix will soon have a new Hollywood location on Sunset Boulevard after signing a lease for the currently under construction Epic office tower. Epic will provide 328,000 sf of Class A office space, all of which was recently leased by Netflix, over 13 stories across the street from space the company leases in Sunset Bronson Studios.
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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Larry Webb, CEO of The New Home Company, starts each workday by digging into the latest batch of customer satisfaction surveys from recent buyers and tenants. “I’ve always felt that building communities comes with a responsibility to be there for our customers,” said Webb. “We want to raise the bar for everyone.”.
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OCTOBER 11, 2018
Referring to a new project as an area’s “front porch” or “beating heart” has become a common occurrence, and the Chinese city of Shenzhen is getting in on the trend with a new sky garden designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners that is described as a new “urban living room” for the city.
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OCTOBER 12, 2018
Over the past six years, SmithGroup has been working with the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund (IFHF) to design and build satellites to the 72,000-sf National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) in Bethesda, Md., which since 2010 has treated traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorders suffered by active-duty military personnel.
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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Dortheavej, named after its address in the northwestern part of Copenhagen, is a five-story building that winds through an area characterized by car shops, storage buildings, and industrial facilities from the 1930s-1950s. The Bjarke Ingels Group-designed, $9.8 million multifamily building provides 66 low-income units across approximately 73,000 sf.
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OCTOBER 11, 2018
The San Diego International Airport (SAN) International Arrivals Facility just got a major upgrade. In 2017, the airport boarded nearly 22 million passengers, making it one of the busiest airports in California. Of those, over 800,000 were international passengers—a number that has continued to rise. To help the airport meet and exceed the expectations of this growing class of travelers, the PCL|Turner joint venture team completed construction of a beautiful 130,000 square-foot facility this pas
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OCTOBER 10, 2018
Research by Geotab shows that the urban heat island effect can vary dramatically within the same city. The fleet management analytics firm has released temperature gradient maps of the largest U.S. cities that take the temperature of different areas of each city. Los Angeles, at 37°F, had the most variability from the hottest to the coolest location.
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OCTOBER 10, 2018
During the past 12-18 months, you may have noticed a flurry of new editorial programs and events from the Building Design+Construction team. Some have catchy names, like “Game Changers,” “Movers+Shapers,” and “Accelerate Live!” Others are more unambiguous by title: “Design Innovation Report,” “Tech Report,” and “Great Solutions.”.
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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OCTOBER 11, 2018
Property management companies can reap significant savings by making their buildings more energy efficien t, but it takes a coordinated effort to make a real difference.
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