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Contextual Character

SW Oregon Architect

Entrance to the Batu Caves, Malaysia (photo by Lloyd Alozie on Unsplash ) I’ve previously mentioned how Bill Kleinsasser constantly revised his self-published textbook SYNTHESIS , which served as the foundation for his introductory course on architecture at the University of Oregon. All told, he produced nine editions, of which I have three. He undoubtedly considered each an improvement over its immediately preceding version.

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Remodeling Your Kitchen?! Here’s How To Find The Perfect Countertops.

Aric Gitomer Architect

If you ask any homeowner about the most widely-used space in their house, the answer will probably be the kitchen, at least in most cases. Be it freshly-prepared warm food or concealed storage the kitchen, is the unsung hero in every household. But there’s one feature in all kitchens that bears the brunt of all the work. It’s the primary defense system against the scratches from the cutlery, the stains from the seasoning, and even the oil spills.

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Ep 084: Building an Architect

Life of an Architect

There is a process in "Building an Architect" that starts when you are a shiny teenager, through college, with the process continuing for your entire career. The post Ep 084: Building an Architect first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 084: Building an Architect at Life of an Architect. There is a process in "Building an Architect" that starts when you are a shiny teenager, through college, with the process continuing for your entire career.

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Maestranza

Lines on Paper

ideas for a housing competition My family thinks that I will continue working because I enjoy it - and they are right. Mostly. I enjoy the process of thinking, drawing, coming up with ideas to solve problems, getting ideas built, teaching people and learning from them. But people also get in the way; they don't listen, they drag their feet with decisions, they are lazy and petty.

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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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10 Questions Architecture Firms Need to Ask Before Hiring a Web Design Agency

Archmark

Your website, and your ability to be found online, is crucial to your architecture firm’s survival. Prior to the Coronavirus crisis, many architects we talked with would tell us that they never get new business from their websites and that their firm's success is based on their reputation and working relationships. While this may have felt true a few years ago, your website is now the first place most potential clients will go to learn about your firm, even when they are referred to you.

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2.2. WILLARD HALL

The Architecture Professor

One entered through a two-story, skylighted vestibule, again like the Rialto and Kansas City Board of Trade (and poignantly, Post’s Mills Building), that led directly to a rotunda formed by a curved bank of eight elevators that was located immediately to the west of the central, crossing corridor. Left;” George B. Post, Mills Building, New York, 1881.

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When Weather Becomes a Design Challenge

Community Architect

When a building floods or is torn apart by a hurricane or consumed by fire, or rendered almost useless by weeks without electric power, it used to be "force major" or "an act of god". Unfortunate but rare. But with rare becoming common the damages to the built environment reach new heights every year. It isn't no longer enough to point to the higher powers.

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Vail Family Condo Honored with ASID Awards

HMH Architecture + Interiors

HMH Architecture + Interiors is proud to announce that our Vail Ski Condo project was recognized by the Colorado Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) at the 2021 ASID Colorado Crystal Awards. The Vail Family condo project won in the Renovation under 4,000sf category and the Kitchen Remodel category. This success. The post Vail Family Condo Honored with ASID Awards appeared first on HMH Architecture + Interiors - Modern Architect - Boulder, Colorado.

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Designing From the Inside Out

AI Interior Architects

Photography © Sam Kittner. As interior architects and designers it’s assumed we focus exclusively on interiors, but interiors can have a profound effect on shaping the experience of a building from the outside. At a time when transparency, community, and … The post Designing From the Inside Out appeared first on IA Interior Architects.

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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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Ants, Grasshoppers, and Agroecology

Raj Patel

The fine people at the Scientific American have released an article explaining agroecology in time for today’s UN Food Systems summit. In it, I talk about my time in Malawi working with Soils, Food and Healthy Communities, and share a few ideas that we couldn’t cover in the film The Ants & The Grasshopper. Credit: Thoko Chikondi for Scientific American Read the article, in all its glory, here and in next month’s print issue.

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2.4. THE TIME HAS COME TO BUILD BUFFINGTON’S CLOUDSCRAPER 

The Architecture Professor

LeRoy S. Buffington, 28-story Cloudscraper, Minneapolis, 1888. (Inland Architect , July 1888). All of these tall buildings in New York that I have reviewed were constructed with ‘boxed” construction, that is, while they had iron skeleton framing in their interiors, they still had masonry bearing walls/piers supporting the exterior. We have seen that this even included the 309’ tall World Building, whose walls at grade were 7’-4” thick.

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10 Questions Architecture Firms Need to Ask Before Hiring a Web Design Agency

Archmark

Your website, and your ability to be found online, is crucial to your architecture firm’s survival. Prior to the Coronavirus crisis, many architects we talked with would tell us that they never get new business from their websites and that their firm's success is based on their reputation and working relationships. While this may have felt true a few years ago, your website is now the first place most potential clients will go to learn about your firm, even when they are referred to you.

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Buckingham

English Buildings

Hunting the Hart During our recent stop in Buckingham, the town’s White Hart Hotel was looking particularly attractive with its hanging baskets, so I paused to take the photograph above. I wanted to show not just the flowers but also some detail of the Doric porch, which acts as a platform for the statue of the eponymous white hart with the traditional gold coronet around its neck.

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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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Work From Home: transition steps for architects and designers.

EntreArchitect

For most service-based businesses the prospect of working from home might feel overwhelming and frankly quite scary. The increasing uncertainty and anxiety about the personal dangers from the epidemic and its impact on the economy will make the challenge of adjusting to these work changes even greater. In this article I cover strategies that you can implement, in order to ensure that your design team continues to collaborate effectively and maintain momentum in the business.

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2.3. NEARER TO THEE: THE MASONIC TEMPLE

The Architecture Professor

Burnham & Root, Masonic Temple, Chicago, NE corner of State and Randolph, 1890. (Online). Five days after the laying of the cornerstone for the Woman’s Temple, a much grander ceremony on November 6, 1890, preceded the laying of the cornerstone for the 302’-1” Masonic Temple, for there was no more important building for such a ceremony. Mayor DeWitt C.

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Random Observations – Part 16

Architectural Observer

It’s that time of year again… time for the 16th annual Highway 36 “Treasure Hunt”, a three-day flea market which stretches across the northernmost tier of Kansas counties. Fortunately we didn’t find much to haul home this year, but I did take my camera along to photograph houses and buildings we encountered in the handful of towns we traveled to.

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Latest Trend In School Design and Boarding school Campus Design in India, USA and UK

Arcmax Architects

Latest Trend In School Design and Boarding school Campus Design in India, USA and UK: By Arcmax Architects, Call +91-9898390866 for School design and Planning Delhi, Mumbai, chennai, Bangalore, Bhopal, Indore, Ahmedabad, Pune and anywhere in India. The school experience is quite a transformative phase for many people— but we can say that school campuses and overall educational experience in 2021 look quite different than before.

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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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See our Ramsey Residence at the 35th Annual, 2021 AIA Austin Homes Tour

Clark Richardson | Architect & Sustainability

Come see our lovely Ramsey Residence and all the other amazing homes at this years 2021 AIA Austin Homes Tour. This home will be one of three in person homes and will be open for visitation on Saturday October 16th from 10-6. Tickets for both the virtual tour and the in person are available here. Excited to welcome a broader audience into this amazing home!

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2.5. THE MASONIC TEMPLE: PROGRAM

The Architecture Professor

Burnham & Root, Masonic Temple. Exterior from Floor 16 to the top of the skylight. Note that the windows in the Observation Deck are open. Also note the exposed steel trussed arches that support the skylight. (Hoffmann, Root ). The challenge of designing and erecting this building was not, by any means, eased by its intended program, for this was not to be your ordinary 1890 office building.

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Bad Habits to Avoid When Working in Revit

The Student Architect

After years of collaborating with Architects, Engineers, and Designers, and tutoring students on using Revit, I've noticed a trend of bad habits amongst many Revit users. These are some of the worst offenses I’ve seen. How many of these you’ve been doing? No shame here, we’re all learning! Not using keyboard shortcuts If you want to work faster in Revit and you're not using keyboard shortcuts, that's the best place to start.

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3 Ways to Show/Hide Elements in Revit

The Student Architect

Wondering how you can quickly hide a bunch of elements at once? Or want to hide just a single element in a view? I'll show you a few different ways you can do that! Video Transcript Hey, happy Sunday! If you're new here, I'm Chelsea from TheStudentArchitect.com where I create software tutorials and provide a variety of resources for architects and architecture students.

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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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CHAPTER 2: 1890-ROOT’S LAST YEAR

The Architecture Professor

2.1. GIVE THE LADIES WHAT THEY WANT: THE WOMAN’S TEMPLE v.2.0. Burnham & Root, W.C.T.U. Woman’s Temple, Chicago, SW corner of La Salle and Monroe, 1890. Note the secondary entrance on Monroe that led to Willard Hall. (preservationchicago.org). Fortunately for a variety of reasons, Marshall Field had finally decided in July 1888 to rid himself of the albatross of his hole-in-the-ground at the southwest corner of La Salle and Monroe, an excavated basement that had scarred the southern length o

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