BD+C

AUGUST 13, 2020

Disease prevention has had a large impact on public space planning and design throughout history. Typhoid, smallpox and cholera epidemics in the 1800s brought forth the sanitary movement creating municipal sewer systems, indoor plumbing and wider, straighter streets that changed the way much of the world lives. The iconic, tree-lined allees of Paris and New York’s Central Park both sought to bring sunlight and fresh air into the city to combat infectious disease.

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Life of an Architect

AUGUST 10, 2020

Renovating your home is fun. as long as you have an unlimited budget and don't have to live there during the process. Unfortunately for me, I don't have either of those two things and the last two weeks have been pretty rough. not in a "working-in-a-traveling-carnival" sort of way, but I would imagine that they are both equally unpleasant and would cause you to re-evaluate your life decisions several times a day.

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Wolf Architects

AUGUST 13, 2020

The Fitzroy project is a current design project undertaken by WOLF Architects. The clients have used WOLF before on two separate projects so it’s always with great honour to when clients return to us repeatedly. There is trust in our artistry and craftsmanship required to bring their vision to life. The brief was to convert a vintage warehouse into a contemporary home for two.

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DesignScape Architects

AUGUST 11, 2020

It’s no secret that the Coronavirus outbreak of 2020 took the entire world by storm with new regulations and restrictions on everyday life taking its toll on individuals and businesses alike. Lockdown came as a surprise to the entire nation and we have had to get used to the ‘new-normal’ way of living in order to adapt and survive as, as it stands, we unfortunately cannot anticipate when the end of this virus’s reign over the globe will end.

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BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2020

From retail-infused brands to Airbnb, the hospitality industry has seen its share of disruptors over the past several decades. These disruptions have been relatively gradual and allowed time for the savvy hotel brands to anticipate and react to change. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, arrived suddenly resulting in the abrupt shutdown of the entire industry.

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FareStart

AUGUST 12, 2020

Location: Private Events at the FareStart Restaurant Date: Thursday, October 8, 2020 Price: $34.95 Reservation Status: Reservations Available Hours: 5:30pm - 8:00pm Due to COVID-19, the FareStart Restaurant remains temporarily closed, and we have cancelled Guest Chef Night.

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Ronen Bekerman

AUGUST 10, 2020

Pawel Pecherzewski showcased his Island House with Blender visuals not long ago and today he dives into the waters (pun intended) and shows us what you can do with Blender as your main tool of the trade. Also using Cycles, MAXTREE , and more. Introduction to The Island House with Blender. First of all, I want to thank Ronen for inviting me to write about this project.

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BD+C

AUGUST 10, 2020

After living with the threat of COVID-19 for several months, it is increasingly clear that we will need to manage this situation for some time to come. Habits and lifestyle changes adopted as pandemic strategies may prove enduring, and these changes will be reflected in our designs in both the short-term and long-term.

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30X40 Design Workshop

AUGUST 9, 2020

I’ve been in my studio workspace for about four years now and as my needs have changed it was time to adapt the studio to meet new demands. As a destination separate from my home , yet still nearby, the separation has worked out well but hiring an intern for the summer meant I needed a dedicated workstation. And, I knew that the storage situation needed improvement.

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FareStart

AUGUST 12, 2020

Location: Private Events at the FareStart Restaurant Date: Thursday, October 29, 2020 Price: $34.95 Reservation Status: Reservations Available Hours: 5:30pm - 8:00pm Due to COVID-19, the FareStart Restaurant remains temporarily closed, and we have cancelled Guest Chef Night.

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BD+C

AUGUST 13, 2020

Mill 19, a nearly quarter-mile-long structure built at Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood Green, a former brownfield site, is now home to the largest single sloped solar array in the United States.

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BD+C

AUGUST 11, 2020

Last November, Denver Water, the largest water utility in Colorado, opened its new six-story, 186,000-sf administration building, located southeast of downtown Denver. As part of the public agency’s multiphase modernization that linked eight new or fully renovated facilities within a 35-acre operations campus, the building was designed to achieve LEED-NC Platinum and Net Zero Energy certification standards. .

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BD+C

AUGUST 11, 2020

The Latitude Dining Commons at UC Davis is a new 500-seat facility with a design inspired by the Central Valley. The space represents the food and farming culture of both the university and the surrounding region.

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BD+C

AUGUST 10, 2020

The average person in today’s world is more acutely aware of germs than ever before. This new awareness is beginning to change aspects of our daily lives and is causing us to think more deeply about things once performed by rote; shaking hands has been replaced with fist and elbow bumps, our hand washing routines have become akin to surgeons scrubbing in, and our feet are doing their best imitation of our prehensile cousins’ for things like opening bathroom doors or stalls.

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BD+C

AUGUST 12, 2020

Located at the heart of Central World Square in Bangkok, Apple Central world has officially opened.

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BD+C

AUGUST 11, 2020

Air conditioning systems are significant contributors to global warming, and replacing them with more efficient systems could have a big impact, according to a new UN report. An estimated 3.6 billion cooling appliances are in use globally today, and that number is growing by up to 10 devices every second, the report says. To make matters worse, most air conditioning units use hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are potent greenhouse gases.

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BD+C

AUGUST 10, 2020

The Dodge Momentum Index moved 3.4% higher in July to 124.7 (2000=1000) from the revised June reading of 120.5. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics , is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.

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BD+C

AUGUST 10, 2020

Construction employment increased by 20,000 jobs in July but the gains were limited to housing, while employment related to infrastructure and nonresidential building construction slipped by 4,000, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. Association officials cautioned that non-housing construction job losses will continue unless the federal government provides infrastructure funding for state and local budgets, enacts liabilit

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BD+C

AUGUST 12, 2020

The American Wood Council (AWC) and International Code Council have released a joint publication, Mass Timber Buildings and the IBC.

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BD+C

AUGUST 13, 2020

The 160,000-sf, three-story VA Ambulatory Care Center opened in Omaha, Neb., on August 3. This is the first of five pilot projects authorized to be built under the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act, otherwise known as CHIP IN, which became law in 2016 and allows the cash-strapped U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to use private investments to fund construction and real estate purchases.

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BD+C

AUGUST 13, 2020

1. Apple Central World welcomes first visitors in Bangkok (BD+C). "The building itself comprises an 80-foot diameter two-story glass drum that features a conical support with a concave vertical surface that stands on its apex. The central support is clad in timber formed of 1,461 European white oak profiles. The oak timber is split into individual lamellas and bonded onto a spruce core for stability.".

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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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BD+C

AUGUST 13, 2020

COVID-19 Campus Reboot Guide provides advice on how to optimize space to promote social distancing, methods to increase cleanliness, and how to repurpose larger spaces for instruction. The guide includes diagrams that describe how to revamp spaces to make them safer for the return of students.

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BD+C

AUGUST 12, 2020

The University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (UTSC) is set to receive a new student-centered learning and support hub courtesy of ZAS Architects, in collaboration with CEBRA Architecture. The design of the building is inspired by the form of a 19th century Printer’s Tray. The building’s four distinct facades mirror the tray’s compartments and represent the diversity of spaces and educational environments within.

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BD+C

AUGUST 12, 2020

1. Sustainability is key for Denver Water’s modernized campus and distribution system (BD+C) . "As part of the public agency’s multiphase modernization that linked eight new or fully renovated facilities within a 35-acre operations campus, the building was designed to achieve LEED-NC Platinum and Net Zero Energy certification standards.".

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BD+C

AUGUST 11, 2020

1. From lobby to penthouse, elevators can be a 100% touch-free experience (BD+C) . "MAD Elevator’s Toe-To-Go (T2G) foot-activated call button allows for the activation of hall and car station buttons by, you guessed it, foot. The large, durable buttons sit just inches off the ground making it easy for anyone to activate with a gentle kick.".

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