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Multifamily visionary: AvalonBay’s relentless attention to detail

BD+C

AvalonBay Communities, the fourth-largest owner of apartments in the U.S., holds more than 85,000 apartments, in 291 communities. The publicly traded equity REIT traces its origins to 1978 and the formation of Bay Apartment Communities, which merged with Avalon Properties Inc. in 1998. The developer/owner-operator is active in 11 states—California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, and Washington—and the District of Columbia.

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Which book is best for NATA preparation?

Architecture Chat

Apex Publications Complete Self Study Material Kit for NATA and JEE-Arch. This self study material package combines all of the necessary NATA syllabus into one. The edition is complete with the latest syllabus, sketch book, practice tests and NATA study material. It doesn’t stop there. It also includes hand sketching tips from human proportions to various geometrical shapes.

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Zeppelin Development project breaks ground

Denver Urban Review

Last week, Denver-based Zeppelin Development announced the groundbreaking for Kabin, 194 workforce housing units in River North (RiNo). The groundbreaking will took place on Wednesday, April 24 at 3461 Ringsby Court, behind the RTD facility. Kabin will provide workforce housing to service industry and young professionals. Designed by a collaboration including Dynia Architects, Wenk Associates and Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture, the residences will primarily be one bedrooms with wood panel det

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Man versus Machine – Architectural Sketch Series

Life of an Architect

I’m currently in Chicago celebrating the 50th birthday of a good friend of mine. In fact, there are four of us here and we all know each other from our time together from the University of Texas School of Architecture. Evidence presented this weekend would suggest that we are all still about 24 years old despite the realities that we are all considerably older.

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

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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Can machines design?

BD+C

Last year, in a tech report on artificial intelligence (AI) , BD+C reported that Arup had applied a “neural network” to a light rail design and reduced the number of utility clashes by over 90%, saving nearly 800 hours of engineering.

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Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport’s new terminal culminates early plan

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Begun in 1936 as a Works Projects Administration effort, Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport originally was just a 2-runway airfield meant to spur development in the surrounding area. The plan was that someday, it would grow into a major travel destination.

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San Francisco plan would require largest commercial buildings to use 100% renewable electricity

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San Francisco recently announced a plan that would require its largest private commercial buildings to run on 100% renewable electricity. The first such requirement in the U.S. would be phased in next decade. By 2022, commercial buildings over 500,000 sf would have to meet the requirement. Two years later, buildings larger than 250,000 sf would fall under the rule.

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Wellness and glass: Designing better spaces to promote better living

BD+C

Architectural glass allows the flow of natural light into buildings, and this is proven to contribute to occupants’ well-being. According to a report the World Green Building Council, Health, Wellbeing and Productivity in Offices: The Next Chapter for Green Building, it has been determined that people are more productive when they have greater access to windows, particularly when their views look directly out into nature.

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Navy Pier to open ‘country’s largest rooftop lounge’

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A new year-round rooftop lounge, which will be the largest rooftop lounge in the country according to the project’s developer, is set to open this month atop Navy Pier. The 36,000-sf all-seasons/all-weather venue, dubbed Offshore, will be located on the third floor adjacent to Navy Pier’s Festival Hall at 1000 East Grand.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

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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ABC says best practices can improve construction companies’ safety by 680%

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Construction companies that use proactive safety practices can reduce recordable incidents by up to 85%, according to Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2019 Safety Performance Report.

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Construction costs in major metros continued to climb last year

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Construction costs nationally rose in 2018 by an average of 5.73%, with Chicago and Portland, Ore., showing the greatest increases among major cities. Costs rose at a time when many markets are at or near their construction-activity cycle, and as industry unemployment remained higher than the country’s at large.

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Bjarke Ingels Group re-envisions how school buildings should work with Glasir Academic Complex

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Planners in China, Dubai, United Arab Emirates and other spots worldwide that have not been known in modern times for their stunning architecture, are changing how the world perceives their nations and towns. Through eye-catching, architectural principals-defying structures, these spots and other more remote ones are becoming destination points for architecture.

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Does wellness pay off?

BD+C

In less than half a decade, the wellness movement has taken hold in the global real estate market. As of mid-April, nearly 2,600 building projects across the globe were either certified or registered through the International WELL Building Institute’s WELL Standard or the Center for Active Design’s Fitwel rating system.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

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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The U.S. hotel construction pipeline continues to grow in the first quarter as the economy shows surprising strength

BD+C

At the end of the first quarter of 2019, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) reported that the total U.S. construction pipeline continued to expand with 5,647 projects/687,941 rooms, up a strong 7% by projects and 8% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). Pipeline totals are a mere 236 projects, or 4%, shy of the all-time high of 5,883 projects/785,547 rooms reached in the second quarter of 2008.

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Center for Engineering, Innovation, and Sciences opens on Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Boston campus

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Wentworth Institute of Technology’s first new academic building in 45 years was recently completed on the university’s Boston campus. The Leers Weinzapfel Associates-designed Center for Engineering, Innovation, and Sciences is a multi-disciplinary facility meant to expand the school’s engineering education.

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Construction input prices continue to rise

BD+C

Construction input prices increased 0.9% in April on a monthly basis and 2.4% compared to the same time last year, according to an .

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WSP USA says it will be carbon neutral in 2019

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Engineering and professional services consultancy WSP USA announced its intent to become carbon neutral across its U.S. operations in 2019. The announcement pertains to all U.S. offices and employee business travel. WSP will manage and reduce its own greenhouse gas (GHG) impacts through energy efficiency, transportation, and travel efficiency.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

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.

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Plainfield, Ill., recreation center projected to achieve the Passive House Institute US PHIUS+ Source Zero certification

BD+C

The recently completed Prairie Activity and Recreation Center (PARC) in Plainfield, Ill., is projected to be the first building of its kind to achieve the Passive House Institute US PHIUS+ Source Zero certification.

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Office noise significantly reducing employee concentration, productivity, and creativity

BD+C

Workplace din is making it difficult for employees to get their work done, according to a new report released by commercial flooring company Interface. Noise negatively impacts a majority (69%) of global employees’ concentration levels, productivity, and creativity. The finding comes from a survey of more than 2,000 adult workers in the U.S., U.K., and Australia by Radius Global Market Research.

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Designing behavioral health facilities [AIA course]

BD+C

Behavioral health facility construction is experiencing a spike in the U.S., due in part to enhanced benefit provisions in the Affordable Care Act that have widened access to mental health treatment. Recent gun violence, mass shootings, the opioid epidemic—these and other social issues with significant behavioral health implications have underscored the need for continued availability of mental health services and well-designed facilities in which to conduct them.

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Register today! CEU course: New directions in metal architecture

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Star’s New CEU Course worth 1.5 AIA LU/HSW Course Credits Is Now Available. Sign-Up today to Discover New Directions in Metal Architecture and How It Has Become Creative, Custom & Capable.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

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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Lincoln Park Zoo announces renovation plans and design for the Kovler Lion House

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Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo has announced plans and unveiled the design for the renovation of the Kovler Lion House. The building originally opened in 1912 and is listed as a historic landmark.

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Development builds on success of Chicago’s River North

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Location, location, location is a phrase oft-repeated by those in the real estate industry. And it’s true, where a property is located has a bearing on its marketability, which is why choosing the right spot to buy a property or on which to build one should be a well-researched decision. It seems the planners of the newest luxury residential/mixed-use development in the Windy City chose a good spot to build.

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Construction of new children’s hospital addition in NW Florida had to weather several storms

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On May 4, Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Fla., started moving patients into an $85 million, four-story tower expansion that encompasses the 150,000-sf, 126-bed Studer Family Chlidren’s Hospital, which is Northwest Florida’s only hospital solely dedicated to the care of sick or injured babies and children.

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Austin-area Boys & Girls Club opens headquarters with robust local financial support

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of America annually serve 4.3 million young people annually, through membership and community outreach, in 4,300 Clubs across the country and BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!