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27 Smart, Space-Saving Ideas for Tiny Homes and Apartments

Dwell

These compact residences employ clever storage solutions and thoughtful hacks for multifunctional living. When crafting small spaces, flexibility is key in making them as livable as possible. These innovative interiors demonstrate that by taking advantage of every square foot, a little creativity can go a long way. An Architect Turns Her Parents’ Garage Into a Tiny Home for $2,695 Moving home to Torrance, California, to take care of her dad, Monica Chang made clever use of her parents’ 170-squar

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The builder is the building: Finding the right builder

BD+C

Let’s talk about building. But let’s not talk about where, when, or what you want to build. Makes sense, right? Actually, it makes more sense than you think. Stay with me. The most important factor in making sure the where, when, what, and how go smoothly is making sure you pick the right who. Because picking the right builder isn’t just another decision in the process – it’s the decision that will make or break the process altogether.

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Dear Client,

The Aspiring Architect

Dear Client, I have just one friendly piece of advice I’d like to offer to you. And it’s very simple. Please don’t underestimate me. I know that I am young, and I probably look even younger. But I have been trained in this profession with 6+ years of college and two professional degrees. I have interned under licensed architects for over 5,000+ hours.

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Architectural Portfolios

Life of an Architect

If you are an architectural student – or a young architecture school graduate – Architectural Portfolios are extremely important. While they are probably not as important as you think, they are far more important that what most people outside the industry realize. This is the tool that will play THE key role in getting a job … the right sort of job.

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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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A Simple Standard Operating Procedure Template for Architects

EntreArchitect

Standard Operating Procedures for Architects. Every week, throughout the EntreArchitect Community, I hear or read questions from small firm architects struggling to find the success they seek. “How can I make more money as an architect?”. “How can I find the work I want?”. “How can I get my employees or contractors to do what I want them to do?”.

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Movers + Shapers: Innovation Superchargers

BD+C

Later this year, the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, a hub for biomedical research and information technology nestled in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triangle, will reopen Bailey Power Plant—an 80-year-old facility that’s been dormant for two decades—as a 110,000-sf mixed-use and entertainment space that complements the 1.6-acre Bailey Park across the street.

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Designing for a future of limited mobility

BD+C

Top international design and architecture firm Perkins Eastman recently released its newest white paper, “A Handle on Accessibility: Designing for a Future of Limited Mobility,” co-authored by Associate Michael Schur AIA, LEED AP, and Joshua Bergman, both based in the firm’s Chicago office. The paper marks the culmination of a six-month-long, in-house exercise in which Perkins Eastman’s Chicago staff engaged in various “empathy experiments”—e.g.

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The performing arts center of the future

BD+C

As designers, we look to inform the design process with an understanding of purpose and function before creating a concept. How will this building be used? Who will be using it? How can we create long-term value for our client? What precedents are there? This informed approach was taken in the design for East Central High School’s Performing Arts Center in San Antonio.

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Potential shade on Boston Common from proposed high-rise raises public ire

BD+C

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is among those catching heat from critics of a proposed 775-foot residential and commercial tower that requires a change in a state law restricting structures from casting shadows on the city’s historic common. Walsh wants to sell a city-owned parcel containing a parking garage east of the common to a developer. Walsh wants the state legislature to modify a 1990s-era law to allow the transaction to go forward, but public criticism is running high.

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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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Spiezle Architectural Group looks to the future

BD+C

Last Friday, Spiezle Architectural Group, a 63-year-old design and planning firm, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new 15,000-sf office in Hamilton in central New Jersey. Spiezle had recently relocated to its new headquarters from a former bank building in nearby Trenton, N.J., where the company had operated for over 25 years. Spiezle executives spent over a year looking for the right space, and its move included filling four 30-yard dumpsters with stuff that would not be traveling with Sp

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Movers + Shapers: The social connector

BD+C

In its 20th year, Studio Gang is enjoying its moment in the sun. Jeanne Gang, the firm’s 53-year-old Founding Principal, who has garnered a MacArthur Fellowship and a passel of design accolades, is among a small handful of architects—and even more rarefied band of female architects—whom the press tags with the adjective “star.” .

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May 2017 National Apartment Report

BD+C

Nationally, rent prices increased slightly in April, with the median one-bedroom rent rising to $1,012 per month. That’s the highest it’s been since January’s figure of $1,016, and represents an overall decline since the beginning of the year of.39%.

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Movers + Shapers: Charm City's lucky charm

BD+C

Kevin Plank, the feisty Founder and CEO of sports apparel giant Under Armour, has two ambitious goals: to grow his company into a $10 billion brand, which would be more than double its $4.8 billion revenue in 2016, and to turn Baltimore, Under Armour’s home for nearly 20 years, into “the coolest city in America.”.

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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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Charm City's lucky charm

BD+C

Kevin Plank, the feisty Founder and CEO of sports apparel giant Under Armour, has two ambitious goals: to grow his company into a $10 billion brand, which would be more than double its $4.8 billion revenue in 2016, and to turn Baltimore, Under Armour’s home for nearly 20 years, into “the coolest city in America.”.

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BD+C's 2017 Movers + Shapers

BD+C

Click on each headline or image to go to the complete article for any of the three Movers + Shapers articles below. . Charm City's lucky charm. Courtesy Sagamore Development.

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Method of estimating amount of CO2 by building occupants may be inaccurate

BD+C

A method to estimate the amount of CO2 generated by building occupants since the early 1980s may be off by as much as 25%.

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National Fenestration Rating Council’s new U-factor standard open for public comment

BD+C

The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) ANS Standards Committee has a new U-factor standard open for public comment. NFRC approved a plan to submit a previously unimplemented, member-approved ballot change to NFRC 100; Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product U-factors. The public review and comment period is scheduled to run from April 28 to May 28, 2017.

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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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Accelerate Live!: Social media reactions from BD+C's AEC innovation conference

BD+C

Building Design+Construction ’s inaugural Accelerate Live! innovation conference took place May 11, in Chicago. The event brought together more than 140 AEC professionals and 19 AEC professional speakers to explore the future of the AEC industry and the changing built environment. Topics include: machine learning in design, gaming in construction, job site as a factory, AI revolution in AEC, next-gen materials, and world's smartest buildings.

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OSHA increases penalties on South Dakota contractor after fatal building collapse

BD+C

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued multiple citations for safety violations to a South Dakota contractor after a building collapse that killed a worker. The incident occurred in December 2016 when Hultgren Construction directed crews to remove two load-bearing walls. That action led to the collapse of the Copper Lounge building.