Sat.Jul 15, 2017 - Fri.Jul 21, 2017

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Garden of the Four Seasons lets you experience all four seasons at once

BD+C

Cue the Vivaldi; Carlo Ratti Associati has wild plans for its recently unveiled Garden of the Four Seasons design that will allow visitors to experience all four seasons at once at any point throughout the year.

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

11 Steps To Better Project Management Systems for Architects. One of the most important of all the tasks we perform as architects is Project Management. The success of each project sits squarely in our hands. If managed poorly, a single project may set our progress back years. If managed well, it can take us to great heights. I’ve been continuously improving my firm’s project management systems since we launched in 1999.

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Where’s the Aspiring Architect?

The Aspiring Architect

You may have noticed recently that I’ve been rather quiet… In fact, I think I’ve only written a couple of posts in the past 3 or 4 months. Well, I thought you deserved to know where I’ve been and more importantly, the why. Working a 40 hour week for most people is normal. I usually work at least 40 hours a week plus participate in quite a few extracurricular activities.

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The Best Architectural Instagram Feeds – 2017

Life of an Architect

There are few things that I will admit to having a borderline unhealthy passion about … a brand new sharpie pen, floating in the pool with a cold drink, and the second-to-last time walking through a project I designed. I have been debating whether or not I want to admit the latest possible addition to this list … Instagram. Instagram has been around for a long time so why would I be bringing this up now?

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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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Operational wellness was an objective for a new 911 call center near San Antonio

BD+C

Earlier this week, the $40 million, 80,527-sf Bexar Metro Regional Operations Center, a 911 call center that serves 2.5 million residents living in three counties around San Antonio, Texas—Bexar, Guadalupe, and Camol— officially went fully functional.

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Innovation with a green focus

BD+C

At Valspar, we believe in protecting the environment, safeguarding human health, and giving back to the community. Our goal is to improve continuously in each of these areas and to offer innovative green products for a variety of applications.

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5 laws every designer can live by

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The word design has evolved to have many different meanings in the last decades. It seems there is some new kind of “design” being born every year—from graphic and architectural to web, game, food, experience … and everything in between. So what is design? Who are designers? And are there any common laws or rules than can unite the many types of design that exist?

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New tallest tower west of the Mississippi built to stringent seismic standards

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The soon-to-open Wilshire Grand, at 1,100 feet, is now the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. The 73-floor structure was built to stringent seismic standards, as it rests near the San Andreas Fault. The building has bracing in three places to ensure it won’t collapse, and the foundations had to be fortified beyond the typical skyscraper.

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Student housing trends: The transformation of co-living in college

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Several months ago we wrote about the new emergence of innovative co-living solutions : development projects where shared living spaces and amenities are attached to private sleeping areas to create a more communal (and affordable) urban housing experience. Many responded that it sounded like grown-ups living in a college dormitory, so it’s only natural that new names in the student housing market are taking this concept one step further.

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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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London fire shines spotlight on fire prevention, protection and education

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It has been a month since news of the tragic Grenfell Tower Fire in London shook the entire world. While the investigation is still underway, many experts have been weighing in on how a tragedy of this magnitude could have happened, and how it can be prevented – especially since our knowledge of building materials and fire safety in general has advanced in leaps and bounds compared to 50 or 60 years ago. .

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Streets as storytellers: Defining places and connecting people

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As an urbanist, I strongly identify with Kahn’s description of streets as primarily a “PLACE.” More than a means of moving people, streets are the lifeblood of our communities. They are the venue where we as citizens collectively share our victories, grieve, and make our voices heard; they shape our culture and our history and provide a stage upon which life unfolds; they are arguably the most fundamental and powerful of public spaces.

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Pfizer breaks ground on new R&D campus in St. Louis suburb

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In late June, Pfizer, the nation’s second-largest pharmaceutical supplier, broke ground on BioPlace, a $250 million, 285,000-sf R&D and process development facility in Chesterfield, Mo. The new campus, when completed in mid 2019, will house the company’s BioTherapeutics Pharmaceutical Sciences Group, and consolidate more than 450 employees who currently work at multiple locations around St.

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Building community with every structure

BD+C

From schools to churches, YMCAs to hospitals, ice arenas to community centers or anything in between, the right building can bring people together. Our experience has shown that projects like these share common themes; budgets run tight, and timelines run even tighter. Both of these criteria put Fabcon precast panels in the sweet spot for these types of projects.

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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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Chicago rises to the top of U.S. cities in percentage of LEED or Energy Star office buildings

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Chicago now boasts highest percentage of certified LEED or Energy Star office buildings among the 30 largest real estate markets in the U.S., according to a study published by CBRE Group Inc. and Maastricht University.

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Mortenson develops AR app for community engagement during construction of UW computer science building

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Mortenson Construction has been in the vanguard of AEC firms using virtual reality as a tool for designing and building. As far back as 2000, Mortenson’s Seattle office leaned on virtual design and construction modeling for the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.

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Introducing StrXur by Bluebeam

BD+C

Back in 2013, BD+C offered Bluebeam a chance to sponsor a blog. Bluebeam in turn asked if I wanted to add blogger to my resume and boom…DIGITAL COM was born. It was in fact one of the first sponsored blogs on bdcnetwork.com. At first I had my trepidations, mainly because I wasn’t, and still don’t consider myself a writer. So I started with one simple question in mind: "What if we could talk openly about our challenges, sharing real results and real failures?

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Acrylic-infused wood flooring brings durability for commercial spaces

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New product line brings wide-plank wood floors to any commercial space, with a twist. While made of real wood, the product incorporates an acrylic-infused top layer that makes the floor 300% more durable than standard wood, according to the maker. The 7½-inch-wide planks are available in multiple varieties of plain-sawn white oak, which is popular among hospitality, retail, and restaurant projects.

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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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James Corner Field Operations, designers of the High Line, create rooftop amenity spaces for three Dumbo office buildings

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Three Dumbo office buildings have been updated with new rooftop amenity spaces designed by James Corner Field Operations. 45 Main Street, 55 Washington Street, and 20 Jay Street represent three anchor office buildings in Dumbo for real estate development firm Two Trees Management. The new rooftop spaces range from 8,500 to 11,000 sf and include outdoor conference rooms, picnic and dining areas, spaces for screenings and outdoor yoga, and plenty of space for plants.

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KTGY-designed Elan Menlo Park nears completion

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Elan Menlo Park is a 146-unit luxury apartment community nearing completion in Menlo Park, Calif. The KTGY-designed community is located near major employers, restaurants, shopping, services, hospitals, schools, and public transportation.

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Economic impacts of climate change will jump over next two decades

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Climate change-induced higher sea levels combined with storm surge will likely increase the average annual cost of coastal storms along the Eastern Seaboard and the Gulf of Mexico by $2 billion to $3.5 billion, according to a new report by the Risky Business Project. When hurricanes are factored in, that tab will rise to $7.3 billion, the report says.

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Mortenson Construction incorporates 100-year-old barn into new Portland office space

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Before Mortenson Construction moved into its new Portland office in the Crane Building at 710 Northwest 14 th Avenue, the space was renovated with elements of a 100-year-old barn as the focal point. Mortenson found the barn in Colton, Ore., purchased it, and began the deconstruction and repurposing process. The Douglas fir barn was used for the 9,000-sf office’s workspaces and trim. .

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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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SGA uses virtual design and construction technology to redevelop N.Y. building into modern offices

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A 121,059-sf, nine-story building located at 287 South Park Avenue in New York City’s Gramercy Park neighborhood is undergoing a makeover to become a modern office building. Spagnolo Group Architecture (SGA), the lead architect for the project, is making use of virtual design and construction (VDC) technology to help design, construct, market, and manage the redevelopment.

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This space hotel design from MIT won NASA’s graduate design competition

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NASA recently held a competition to design a commercially enabled habitable module for use in low Earth orbit that would be extensible for future use as a Mars transit vehicle. That may sound like a mouthful, but the resulting winning design from MIT can be explained much more simply as a luxury space hotel.

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Energy modeling yields accuracy within 4%, says new study

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In a recently released study, the Weidt Group found that the average energy consumption of buildings analyzed fell within 4% of their respective model’s estimations.

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FirstEnergy Stadium, home of the Cleveland Browns, may be covered in the same cladding as Grenfell Tower, AP reports

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FirstEnergy Stadium, where the Cleveland Browns play their home games, may be covered in the same cladding used on Grenfell Tower, according to the Associated Press. The cladding is being investigated as a possible accelerate in the tragic London fire that killed at least 80 people last month.

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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!