Life of an Architect
DECEMBER 12, 2020
It's hard to believe that the Christmas Holidays are upon us and I haven't shared with you my profound "How to Detail a Snowman" knowledge. mostly because I don't have any since I live in Texas. Since I have a can-do attitude, I am going to share with you a little side project I was working on last week that involves the drawing of a snowman. The post How to Detail a Snowman first appeared on Life of an Architect.
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Edward Mazria, FAIA, with the 2021 Gold Medal. The Gold Medal honors an individual whose significant body of work has had a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture. Mazria is being recognized for his work sounding the alarm on climate change and motivating the profession to take action.
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architect design™
DECEMBER 18, 2020
As so often happens with blogging, time gets away from you. As time builds you think the next post has to be really spectacular to explain the absence. Well 6 months have passed but in Covid time that doesn't count as much, right? This post has grown from an initial image because I start to research and before you know it the one picture post becomes a minor history lesson!
A Better Built Environment
DECEMBER 12, 2020
The thing I miss the most due to the pandemic is Japan. I first visited in 2008 as part of an around the world trip which began in Australia and then featured an epic adventure over sea and land from Japan to Berlin without flying. I spent three weeks exploring Japan from the alleys of Tokyo to the temples of Kyoto. Hiking in the Japanese Alps to camping on the coast of the Sea of Japanese.
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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?
The Architect's Guide
DECEMBER 14, 2020
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Architectural Observer
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Bartlesville, Oklahoma, is fortunate to have eight houses by Bruce Goff in its vicinity; the Collins house is among them. Commissioned by Russell Collins and built in 1959, the house survives today in remarkably near-original condition. Its recent sale allowed me to grab the following images from Zillow; it is definitely a house worth studying. Let’s hope its integrity will be preserved in the future!
Ronen Bekerman
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The “Keep Calm and Travel to Japan” image by Mojtaba Yaghoobi is among the showcase posts that captured the most attention in the past two years! And today, I’m delighted to showcase the making of this fantastic work. Enjoy! I am Mojtaba Yaghoobi from Sari, Iran. I’m quite willing to give you some details on this personal project, which shows my pure interest in the unique, mesmerizing traditional architecture of Japan.
Architecture Quote
DECEMBER 16, 2020
There has always been fierce competition among the tallest buildings in the world. As soon as one of them takes the throne, it does not take very long before new projects are released with the purpose of building something even taller. go here to find number 1. The world is yet to see the reach of architectural development and design. Bigger steel and concrete titanic structures are currently being built.
BD+C
DECEMBER 17, 2020
In recent years, innovations in energy efficiency technology has opened many new avenues to reduce electric consumption in buildings. But it is hard for building owners to keep up with these developments, analyze which options are most cost effective, and decide how best to invest their money. An increasingly popular method to implement energy efficiency technology is called “energy efficiency as a service.”.
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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
Community Architect
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The year 2020 had so many global challenges (climate change induced fires, floods and storms, an international awareness of racism and police violence, a pandemic and at least one super power leader keeping the world on edge) that architecture almost seems like a frivolous footnote. Something that only the privileged few have time or energy to consider, Churchill's observation that we shape buildings and then they shape us notwithstanding. 2020: Man not any longer the center of architecture?
BD+C
DECEMBER 15, 2020
sonrai IAQ™ by DLR Group is an intelligent air quality analytics platform that collects and visualizes live and historical building performance data. Using a powerful analytics engine to intelligently work behind the scenes, sonrai IAQ provides actionable insights for systems optimization. .
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Originally built in 1886, the Wyoming Capitol Square has recently undergone a renovation project of the 129,539-sf Historic State Capitol, the 360,862-sf Herschler Office Building, and an underground connector gallery that serves as a tunnel for the Capitol Square. .
BD+C
DECEMBER 13, 2020
Earlier this month, the University of Oregon in Eugene opened the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact. The 160,000-sf complex, which consists of two facing L-shaped towers, supports a mission to shorten the timeline between discovery, development, and deployment by bringing together engineering, applied science, business innovations, and culture.
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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.
BD+C
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Scientists and health professionals are warning building owners to heed the risk of Legionella prior to reopening buildings after COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. The risk of this deadly disease is elevated after extended shutdowns because stagnant water in HVAC systems can be a breeding ground for the Legionella bacteria. NSF Health Sciences and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) are hosting a virtual special session of the annual Legionella Conference on March 9-10, 2021.
BD+C
DECEMBER 12, 2020
The historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is a Victorian-era glasshouse that protects an acre of the New York Botanical Garden’s living plant collection, located on 350 acres in The Bronx, N.Y. The Conservatory has been synonymous with the Garden since it opened in 1902.The Conservatory has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1967, and was designated a New York City Landmark in 1973.
BD+C
DECEMBER 17, 2020
This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors spoke with leaders from Kohrman Jackson Krantz, OSPORTS, and the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign about: . • The future of eSports facilities. • The formation of the National Institute for AI in Construction. . . THE WEEKLY SHOW HIGHLIGHTS FOR DECEMBER 17, 2020.
BD+C
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Calling all real estate developers, building owners, and facilities directors, on behalf of my fellow editors at Building Design+Construction , I’d like to invite you – or the appropriate member of your organization – to participate in a short but valuable survey: “What Building Owners + Developers Want from Their Design and Construction Project Teams.”.
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BD+C
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Opinions differ on whether the flight of urban residents from big metropolises as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic portends a decline among the nation’s cities. Some researchers say this trend marks a long-term shift away from urban living. Others see the trend as a temporary change that will reverse over the next few years.
BD+C
DECEMBER 17, 2020
A progress report on Hazelwood Green , the 178-acre redevelopment project in Pittsburgh, finds its current stage focusing on exterior amenities.
BD+C
DECEMBER 18, 2020
The 92-year-old Kensington Trust Company Building in Philadelphia is a community landmark. But in recent years, this limestone edifice—vacant since 2015, after its last tenant, Wells Fargo, left—had come to symbolize a poor and crime-ridden neighborhood’s despair. The intersection of Kensington and Allegheny Avenues, where the building sits, has been ground zero for the city’s devastating opioid epidemic.
BD+C
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The 8,024-sf McDonald’s Flagship-Disney, located in Orlando, has completed construction and is aiming to be the first net-zero quick service restaurant in the world. The project takes advantage of Orlando’s subtropical climate and is able to be naturally ventilated for about 65% of the year. Jalousie windows, operated by outdoor humidity and temperature sensors, close automatically when air conditioning is required. .
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
DECEMBER 16, 2020
First, Biden has to get the pandemic under control. Duh. Unless the new Administration does so in good order, all bets are off. Once a proven vaccine becomes available, there’s the question of whether enough people will take it to create herd immunity. Masks and hand washing alone will not stop this virus, so another dose of stimulus money is going to be needed to feed the families of the Covid-unemployed and help them pay their rent.
BD+C
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Architecture firm billing activity is contracting once again after two months of a slowing decline, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during November accelerated from October, posting an Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 46.3 from 47.5 (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings).
BD+C
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The American Concrete Institute has released the new ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction , along with the companion ACI Field Reference Manual. ACI 301 is a reference specification that engineers, architects, and specifiers can apply to projects involving concrete construction. The scope of the document was expanded to include shotcrete, internal curing, mineral fillers, and recycled concrete aggregates. .
BD+C
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The Historic Alameda (Calif.) High School (HAHS) had been an eyesore in its community for quite a while.
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