SW Oregon Architect
AUGUST 8, 2021
The Birch Fircrest House I had the good fortune this weekend to enjoy a tour of a remarkable work of architecture currently under construction: the Birch Fircrest House designed by Speranza Architecture + Urban Design. Philip Speranza , AIA offered the personal tour, describing the design in detail for me. The then-unbuilt project was a winner of an AIA Southwestern Oregon Design Merit Award in 2018.
BD+C
AUGUST 12, 2021
Taco Bell Defy, an innovative new Taco Bell restaurant design that will “defy norms and define the future,” is set to break ground in Brooklyn Park, Minn., later this year. The 3,000-sf, two-story restaurant concept features a first-of-its-kind Vertical Works-licensed design with a footprint that will be smaller than or equal to existing store footprints but have the ability to serve more customers.
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Life of an Architect
AUGUST 8, 2021
Motivation is the ingredient that defines the difference between desire and will in the process of setting and attaining goals …. The post Episode 081: Motivation first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Episode 081: Motivation at Life of an Architect.
AI Interior Architects
AUGUST 13, 2021
By Robert Atkinson | Project Manager, Associate This is the second of a two-part post on achieving net zero carbon emissions and moving towards … The post Net Zero Emissions: Moving Towards Climate Positive appeared first on IA Interior Architects.
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Next Portland
AUGUST 9, 2021
Building permits have been issued for the northern two blocks of the Willamette Blocks, which include a 6-story building with 232 residential units and a 23-story building with 340 residential units. Design work for the four-block development is by WDG Architecture for developer Alamo Manhattan. Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week.
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Life of an Architect
AUGUST 12, 2021
So as it turns out I may have a slight problem with collections or maybe it’s a compulsion. I have an almost full collection of the Architectural Graphic Standards books. It all started for me. The post Architectural Graphic Standards Collection first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Architectural Graphic Standards Collection at Life of an Architect.
English Buildings
AUGUST 12, 2021
At end of the road Frustrated at driving miles along a narrow windy lane, negotiating a tractor towing a long trailer and opting for the purgatory of scratched paintwork to avoid the ditch of despair and damnation, only to find Upton Cressett church firmly locked and no one, apparently, around to open it up, we consoled ourselves with a partial sight of Upton Cressett Hall and a slightly closer view of its beautiful gatehouse.
Next Portland
AUGUST 7, 2021
The first building permit has been issued for North 18. The six story apartment building will include 107 apartment units and 4,436 sq ft of retail space at the ground floor. Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. We publish the highlights.
BD+C
AUGUST 13, 2021
Kansas City International Airport’s new 1 million-sf terminal has broken ground. The project, which is designed by SOM, will set a new standard for inclusivity and accessibility.
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Arcmax Architects
AUGUST 10, 2021
Homes of the Future: The Rise of 3D Printed Houses. Once thought to be a thing of science fiction, the 3D printing industry has witnessed steady growth over the past decade. In fact, recent figures show that the industry ’ s market size is expected to reach $62.79 billion by 2028, with an impressive CAGR of 21% in the next 7 years. Aside from most people being familiar with smaller-scale 3D printing machines producing art and jewelry, the industry ’ s growth can be greatly attributed to its in
The Student Architect
AUGUST 9, 2021
Wondering what your line weights will look like before you plot your project? Trying to work on intricate details but your thick line weights make it hard to see your profiles? Here I'll show you how to use the thin lines option to manage these issues! Video Transcript Hey, Happy Sunday! I'm Chelsea from TheStudentArchitect.com and if you're looking for more of a foundational knowledge of Revit, be sure to check out my Foundations of Revit course at TheStudentArchitect.com/classes.
Archmark
AUGUST 7, 2021
What gets planned gets done! — Michael Hyatt, Productivity Guru Strategic planning and goal setting are often overlooked by architects. Why, because, despite having to know everything under the sun about building design, most architects are not educated about sound business principles. Architects — S.M.A.R.T. goals make smart plans! If you are not setting clear goals for yourself and your firm, keep reading, and be sure to download our free guide in the sidebar below.
BD+C
AUGUST 13, 2021
Last December, Prince George’s County in Maryland became the first K-12 school district in the nation to partner with the private sector to bundle and finance a six-school delivery program. The public-private consortium included Fengate Capital Management, Gilbane’s development and building companies, designer and architect Stantec, and maintenance services provider Honeywell.
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English Buildings
AUGUST 7, 2021
Going wild in Bradford-on-Avon I recently had a walk around Bradford-on-Avon, admiring the architecture, scaling the town’s sometimes precipitous slopes, and quenching my thirst with copious amounts of tea. I did of course admire much of what makes the town famous – churches, houses, mills, the lovely bridge with its tiny chapel – but found things to make me think that weren’t architectural: how well, for example, the place was handling social distancing and how people expressed their thanks whe
Aric Gitomer Architect
AUGUST 11, 2021
A roof is the covering of your home. It is what makes your home a haven. And what’s more, is that you get the opportunity to select the type of roof for your home. And there are so many choices available. Depending on the type of structure, weather, and planning permissions, your home can boast a strong roof. The work becomes easy with some inputs from a residential architect.
Lines on Paper
AUGUST 10, 2021
A rough sketch I did for a client who did not continue our design conversation, perhaps he didn't like my idea of retaining the existing single storey house. Sean has been asked to design a house for Sam (she is the client) in Batu Kawah. A minimalist house with perhaps one room and another which is the study and guest bedroom when friends come to visit from far away, interns from overseas, for Sara during confinement, for me during isolation or exile during failed attempts to dominate my wife.
BD+C
AUGUST 13, 2021
In this exclusive interview for HorizonTV , Mike Rodebaugh, AIA, Senior Living Sector Leader with LEO A DALY, describes how his firm applies "hospitality magic tricks" in its senior living communities, using design to lend dignity to residents, staff, and residents' families and social circles.
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Archmark
AUGUST 11, 2021
How Can Architects Find Clients? Start by Getting Found on Google. Nearly 89% of B2B buyers research and gather information about potential purchases through the internet and 90% of them use search engines to do so. Plus, 71% of B2B buyers start their search using generic search terms, so it’s important to make sure you rank high for these terms by creating high-quality SEO content.
Community Architect
AUGUST 11, 2021
I like to travel by train. 10 train trips in four countries in 17 days, however, can put the joy to the test. The trips spanned two continents and took place in the US, Spain, France and Germany. Renfe Euromed engin e Spain (Photo: Philipsen) Obviously, for a transportation guy it is tempting to make comparisons and draw conclusions, even if the sample is small in the universe of all trains travel in those countries.
BD+C
AUGUST 12, 2021
The new Chippewa Champions Center has completed at Central Michigan University’s Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The 50,000-sf project is a year-round facility that will serve the entirety of Central Michigan University. It includes a 7,000-sf state-of-the-art weight room, nutrition fuel stations, and an expanded sports medicine and rehabilitation facility. Multi-purpose, flexible meeting and academic space will fill a campus need for meeting and event space. .
BD+C
AUGUST 10, 2021
HED, PCL Construction, and the County of San Diego have broken ground on the new 16,800-sf Lakeside Branch Library in Lakeside, Calif. The library is designed to meet Zero Net Energy building standards. The project features enhanced program elements that include a 2,000-sf community room that can be used for classes, library activities, and meeting space for local organizations and businesses; designated spaces for all age groups; state-of-the-art technology, and an outdoor reading area.
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.
BD+C
AUGUST 10, 2021
The Laurence Frost Amphitheater redesign has completed at Stanford University. The amphitheater was originally built in 1937 to host university functions and events. The space quickly evolved to host community events, musical acts, and classical concerts before falling into disuse over the past few decades due to lack of accessibility and production infrastructure. . .
BD+C
AUGUST 10, 2021
Construction on Broadstone Promenade, a mixed-use project whose approval dates back to October 2018 , finally got started in June, 19 months after the developer Alliance Residential Company acquired the project from Raintree-Evergreen LLC, its original entitler.
BD+C
AUGUST 9, 2021
California State University Long Beach (CSULB) has completed the first student housing project on the campus in 34 years. Dubbed the Hillside Gateway building, the project is located on the Northwest side of campus, where Atherton Street and Earl Warren Drive meet. The project also included the construction of the new Housing Administration Office.
BD+C
AUGUST 9, 2021
Digital Twin Consortium released the Infrastructure Digital Twin Maturity: A Model for Measuring Progress whitepaper. The document is meant to guide infrastructure stakeholders as they incorporate digital twins in their projects. It outlines a five-stage process organizations can follow based on their digital twin maturity level.
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