BD+C

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Buoyed by a surge of high-tech innovations and several years of robust U.S. construction markets, AEC teams are working on ideas for “smart buildings.” Since the mid-1980s, a new generation of products, technologies, and analytical tools has transformed the building landscape. The benefits of “smart” technologies and operations for design, construction, and ownership/operations are now inescapable.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Architecture and photography have a symbiotic relationship with one another and every architect knows that a picture is worth a 1,000 words. For today’s episode, Andrew and I sit down with photographer Poul Ober to discuss the role photography plays in telling an architectural story, as well as the evolving impact photography is having on popular culture.

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Denver Urban Review

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Rendering of future renovation to 930 15th St. courtesy HFF. Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) has announced $54.60 million in acquisition bridge financing for the repositioning of 930 15 th Street, a 223,000-square-foot vacant office/data center building in Downtown Denver, Colorado. The HFF team worked on behalf of the borrower, SteelWave LLC and Rialto Capital Management, to arrange the four-year, floating-rate acquisition and bridge loan through Square Mile Capital Management.

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Architects Tales

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

– ” Less is More” – Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Story No. 23 of the blog, www.architects-tales, Copyright 2019© by Dale R. Ellickson. Why would an architects’ office in Atlanta annually budget $900 for the purchase of restaurant table cloths? A common saying among architects is: as a side-business, restaurants disproportionately attract them to invest their time and money.

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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

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Starting the year on a strong note, architecture firm billings growth strengthened in January to a level not seen in the previous 12 months, according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for January was 55.3, compared to 51.0 in December. Indicators of work in the pipeline, including inquiries into new projects and the value of new design contracts, also strengthened in January.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Project teams are finding innovative ways to implement smart building technology. New partnerships are one avenue, says Matthew Toner, CBRE’s Managing Director of Smart Buildings and IoT, describing CBRE’s acquisition of Johnson Controls’ Global Workplace Solutions unit. “We’re innovating in proprietary solutions when a client needs a certain product that is not available on the market,” he says.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

This spring, the 1-million-sf Sidra Medical and Research Center in Doha, Qatar, is scheduled to launch a purpose-built clinic with in vitro fertilization services for reproductive consultation. The hospital, which had its official opening on November 12, is one of the few in Qatar offering health services specifically for women and children. The facility, whose nearly $8 billion construction cost was endowed by Qatar Foundation, has more than 50 outpatient clinics and 400 inpatient beds, expanda

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Designed by Magnusson Architecture and Planning, the Sunset Park Library in Brooklyn will be a 21,000-sf facility topped with 50 affordable residences for qualified low-income occupants.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The 15-acre Durham (N.C.) Innovation District, a 1.7-million-sf mixed-use neighborhood within six blocks near that city’s downtown, is moving forward after opening two new office buildings with a total of 320,000 sf last December.

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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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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Studio NAB’s new Superfarm project is a 110-foot-tall vertical farm prototype that sits on a 40-foot by 40-foot platform built on the water in an urban area. The prototype goes beyond what typical vertical farms offer by creating an entire ecosystem across its six stories.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Built on the site of what was once the largest pier building in the world, Boston’s Seaport World Trade Center will be an expansive mixed-use development on Commonwealth Pier that will include office space, retail, dining, public amenities, and event space.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Hospitals have been unable to reduce their carbon footprint over the past 20 years, according to Grumman/Butkus Associates (G/BA).

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator contracted to 8.9 months during the fourth quarter of 2018, down 1.1% from the third quarter and 7.5% compared to a year ago. CBI reached a record high of 9.9 months in the second quarter of 2018 and averaged about 9.1 months throughout all four quarters of last year.

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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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BD+C

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

3XN Architects was recently awarded the contract to design a new multipurpose arena on the site of the former Olympic cycling track stadium in Munich Olympic Park. The stadium will have a seating capacity of 11,500 and will be the home of the Munich Red Bulls, an ice hockey team, and FC Bayern Munich, a basketball team. An additional three canopied ice rinks built next to the arena will be used as training facilities and for recreational use.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Founded in 2002, the Templeton Rye Distillery was the resurrection of a famous brand of Prohibition-era bootleg whiskey that was distilled by the residents of the rural community of Templeton, IA during the 1920’s. This time as a legitimate business, Templeton put their first batch into bottles in 2006. Awards and popular acceptance followed, and the business has expanded rapidly, achieving national distribution in 2013.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Architecture and photography have a symbiotic relationship with one another and every architect knows that a picture is worth a 1,000 words. For today’s episode, Andrew and I sit down with photographer Poul Ober to discuss the role photography plays in telling an architectural story, as well as the evolving impact photography is having on popular culture.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Many of us can probably remember a time before self-checkout lines were commonplace in grocery stores. Today, we see self-checkouts in just about every major grocery store chain in North America. Do you embrace this technology and take your checkout destiny into your own hands? Or do you rely on the trusted professional behind the counter? At many airport terminals today, passengers face a similar decision.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

The National Museum of Qatar is set to celebrate its grand opening on March 28, 2019. The 560,000-sf museum, designed by Jean Nouvel, incorporates the restored historic Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, the son of the founder of modern Qatar.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Built on the site of what was once the largest pier building in the world, Boston’s Seaport World Trade Center will be an expansive mixed-use development on Commonwealth Pier that will include office space, retail, dining, public amenities, and event space.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

About 90% of California ’s furnaces and water heaters currently run on natural gas or propane, and these are significant sources of carbon emissions. Most of these systems will have to be converted to high-efficiency heat pumps and solar thermal heating for the state to meet its ambitious decarbonized buildings goal. These technologies will have to be supported with more energy efficiency measures and batteries to store solar energy.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Researchers at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands have developed new methods that permit fast and accurate calculations of the solar energy potential of building surfaces in urban areas. Researchers say their software toolbox can accurately calculate the energy yield of PV systems at any location. The technology determines the amount of irradiation received annually at a particular spot in any urban landscape.

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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

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

A thoughtful M&A plan should not only set the goal posts, it should identify the specific initiatives and tools you’ll need to carry it out. The most successful mergers and acquisitions anticipate and plan for every detail.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association ( AAMA ) updated two documents for evaluating window wall, curtain wall, and storefront systems regarding seismic drift.

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