BD+C
APRIL 4, 2017
Today, April 4, the design proposal for Amazon’s newest building is scheduled to be presented at a Downtown Design Review meeting. The 17-story, 405,000-sf building, which is being designed by Graphite Design Group, will sit at the site of a former hotel at 2205 Seventh Avenue in Seattle.
Life of an Architect
APRIL 3, 2017
If I have one regret during my education (between the ages of 18 – 24) is that I never worked on a construction site. Once I graduated from college, I went straight to work in an architectural office, drawing up all sorts of stuff that I had literally never seen before in my life. I managed to get along but I was acutely aware of my lack of practical knowledge and I have been trying to make up for it over the last 20+ years.
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EntreArchitect
APRIL 4, 2017
Originally posted on February 22, 2007, this was the seventh entry on the site and was the first full length article I shared. The lessons presented then are just as relevant today. Be honest, have integrity and any error, omission or mistake you may experience will always work out. My First Assignment. Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt.
A Detroit Architect's Journal
APRIL 2, 2017
On March 5, 2017, developer Dan Gilbert unveiled his vision for Detroit's historic Hudson site. A vision brought to life by New York based ShoP Architects in partnership with local architects Hamilton Anderson Associates. Located on the original site of Hudson's Department Store, once the second largest department store in the nation, the site has remained vacant since the original building was imploded in 1998.
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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?
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2017
Not long after the world’s fourth tallest tower in the world became official, Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea has officially opened to become the world’s fifth tallest tower. . The tower, which comprises office space, residential units, and a seven-star hotel, rises 123 stories to a height of 1,819 feet. In addition to being the fifth tallest building in the world, Lotte World Tower also boasts a few other significant titles related to its height.
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BD+C
APRIL 6, 2017
You’ve done brand research, nailed down a solid marketing strategy , and are making an impact in the industry. But it’s important to measure the success of your strategy to make sure your architecture firm is connecting with prospects and driving new business opportunities. Below, we’ve identified five architecture marketing tools that will help your firm evaluate if it’s on the track to more leads, higher growth, and broader brand visibility.
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2017
With new and untested indoor environmental monitoring sensors and sensor-based systems coming on the market, there is confusion and uncertainty in the marketplace, according to the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).
BD+C
APRIL 6, 2017
Cue the “Superman” theme, because Clark Kent’s favorite makeshift changing room may be primed for a comeback. That’s right, the phone booth, something that has joined the ranks of record players and VCRs as items younger generations quizzically look at in old movies and television shows, is getting its second wind. These phone booths won’t be sprinkled around city streets to act as doodle pads for less ambitious graffiti artists.
BD+C
APRIL 7, 2017
A large mixed-use development comprising 642 apartments, 50 to 60 restaurants and retail stores, a grocery store, and a multi-screen movie theater with full-service dining is now under construction.
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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
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2017
The POE, or post-occupancy evaluation, has become a commonplace term in design and construction. And while practically everyone in design, from industry to academia, uses the term, there are massive variations in what POE actually means and does. Clarity is needed! Let's start by addressing five widespread myths about POE. .
BD+C
APRIL 5, 2017
Buildings create nearly half of the greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. And AEC firms are challenged to accurately calculate how their designs will impact the performance of a building before construction or renovation begins. On March 28, a Kansas City-based startup company called PlanIt Impact launched a web application that allows users to determine the environmental and economic impact of a new or renovated building during the design process.
BD+C
APRIL 5, 2017
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) released a significantly enhanced version of its Disaster Assistance Handbook for architects, built environment professionals, municipal government officials, and emergency managers involved in disaster mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2017
Howard Elkus, FAIA, RIBA, LEED AP, cofounder of the Boston-based architectural firm Elkus Manfredi Architects, died on April 1 in Palm Beach, Fla., 11 days before his 79 th birthday. The firm announced his passing on April 3 but did not disclose the cause of death or information about survivors.
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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
APRIL 7, 2017
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) selected eight recipients to receive the 2017 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards. The AIA and the ALA developed this award program to encourage and recognize excellence in the architectural design of libraries. As the traditional role of libraries evolves, the designs of these community spaces have changed to reflect the needs of the surrounding residence, as represented by the recipients of the AIA/ALA Library Bu
BD+C
APRIL 5, 2017
A mixed-use ‘vertical village’ is set to rise adjacent to Bangkok’s Lumphini Park and form a new center of social life in the city. The SOM-led development will cover 16 hectares in the heart of Bangkok and include residential, hotel, retail, office, and public spaces. Half of the 16-hectare site will be used for public plazas and landscaped green space.
BD+C
APRIL 5, 2017
Established in 1889, Marlborough School , located in Los Angeles, California, is the oldest independent girls’ school in Southern California. With more than 71 percent student participation in athletics, and 36 teams for 12 sports, athletics are a key part of the education process and overall wellness of the students at Marlborough.
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2017
On May 11, in Chicago, the editors of Building Design+Construction will convene a high-powered group of AEC visionaries and industry experts to discuss the future of the AEC industry and the changing built environment. Accelerate Live! will feature 23 speakers in all, including 19 AEC professionals, who will present the latest innovations, tech breakthroughs, and projects that are advancing the commercial architecture, engineering, construction, and building owner/developer industries. .
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BD+C
APRIL 3, 2017
Nonresidential construction spending remained unchanged in February, according to analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released today by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The segment totaled $701.9 billion on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate for the month, marking the seventh consecutive month in which nonresidential spending sat above the $700 billion threshold.
BD+C
APRIL 7, 2017
Created from custom-designed mixes of decorative concrete, the hardscape outside of the Boston Bruins new Warrior Ice Arena and Practice Facility is both aesthetically pleasing and sustainable. The concrete contains unique colors, aggregates, and textures, as well as treatments to reduce the urban heat island effect, to achieve the desired look, while also meeting the project’s LEED certification goals. .
BD+C
APRIL 7, 2017
The best project delivery results in the construction industry are realized when design professionals, contractors, and owners work together from inception of a project to completion. In a public works environment, school districts have two additional project delivery options: design-build and lease-leaseback. These methods not only afford contractors and designers the opportunity to commit to a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) by the time a project is submitted to DSA, they also promote team coll
BD+C
APRIL 6, 2017
SolarCity’s 1.2 million-square-foot manufacturing facility is the crown jewel of the $750 million, 96-acre RiverBend project. Buffalo was the first American city to have widespread electric lighting by harnessing power from Niagara Falls. Today, it will be the first city to produce the first-ever true solar roof – a roofing product with solar panels built in.
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
APRIL 5, 2017
The Beranger Condos is a mixed-use complex in downtown Gresham, OR. The four-story structure contains 24 condominium units and 7,000 square feet of ground-level retail space. One of the building’s most unique features is its “green roof” that employs cutting-edge environmental technology to manage rainwater – an important concern given Oregon’s climate.
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2017
From the outside, the rotunda at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta looks very much like a football. “It’s an iconic piece of architecture,” says project architect Emery Leonard of TVS Design, Atlanta. “Some people call it a football – some people call it a helmet. We abstracted it a bit.”. The design team wanted the interior of the rotunda to convey the same sense of energy about the game.
BD+C
APRIL 6, 2017
Construction and design professionals can more easily find and use sustainable building materials with product-specific environmental product declarations (EPDs).
BD+C
APRIL 7, 2017
The editors of Building Design+Construction and BDCnetwork.com received two 2017 Jesse H. Neal Awards at the New York City awards luncheon on March 31. BD+C ’s January 2016 “Game Changers” issue won the Best Single Issue of a Magazine Award. Its BDCuniversity.com Continuing Education Series won the Best Instructional Content Award. .
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