BD+C
JULY 30, 2018
There is an unprecedented wave of speculation and investment in Artificial intelligence (AI) sweeping the industry with ideas like machine learning (ML) appearing as a magic wand of business innovation.
EntreArchitect
AUGUST 2, 2018
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Bruce F. Roth Architect
AUGUST 1, 2018
Marriott Autograph Hotel EMC², Chicago. EMC² is 22 story boutique hotel under the Marriot ‘Autograph Collection’ flag. The project includes 195 guestrooms, 2,000 square feet of conference space, and a 120 seat, street-front, restaurant. The theme of the hotel has been described by the Owner as ‘ the intersection of art and science ‘ and the interior design uses millwork, bookshelves, chalkboards, salvaged furniture pieces, and an endless collection of gadgets (including s
Life of an Architect
JULY 29, 2018
It doesn’t happen very often these days but I had a first … I had an extended stay in one of my projects after the client had taken possession. It was both weird, and not weird, all at the same time. I am talking about the BSB cabin – a project that I have extensively profiled on this website and after all this time, I don’t think there is anything about this cabin that I don’t know, other than how one particular leak is happening, but that’s not really the re
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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
AUGUST 2, 2018
Bicycling has become a preferred means of environmentally friendly, fun, and healthy transportation for millions of America’s apartment, condo, and townhouse dwellers. From 2008 to 2017, bicycle ridership in the U.S. grew 40%, from 47 million to 66 million, according to Statistica.com. Couple the dramatic increase in cyclists with the fact that U.S. households are renting at higher rates than at any time in the past 50 years, and multifamily developers and their project teams are left with no ch
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BD+C
AUGUST 3, 2018
Domestic and foreign airlines serving the U.S. carried an all-time high of 965 million passengers in 2017, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Airports Council International estimates that 8.8 billion flyers used airports worldwide last year, up 6.6%.
BD+C
JULY 30, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) is recognizing seven projects with its Healthcare Design Awards for cutting-edge designs that help solve aesthetic, civic, urban, and social problems while also being functional and sustainable.
BD+C
JULY 31, 2018
While other buildings around the world are concerned with being the tallest or the most geometrically interesting, a 397-foot-tall building in China decided to create a sui generis feature to set itself apart from every other building in the world: a 350-foot waterfall.
BD+C
AUGUST 2, 2018
Bicycling has become a preferred means of environmentally friendly, fun, and healthy transportation for millions of America’s apartment, condo, and townhouse dwellers. From 2008 to 2017, bicycle ridership in the U.S. grew 40%, from 47 million to 66 million, according to Statistica.com. Couple the dramatic increase in cyclists with the fact that U.S. households are renting at higher rates than at any time in the past 50 years, and multifamily developers and their project teams are left with no ch
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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
JULY 30, 2018
The construction industry continues to tackle the challenges of rising construction materials costs, a skilled labor shortage and overall lack of productivity improvements, offering an expansive opportunity for disruption. According to the newly released JLL research report, “ The State of Construction Technology ,” Silicon Valley investors are stepping in to seize that opportunity.
BD+C
AUGUST 2, 2018
E-commerce and mobile technology have drastically altered retail customers’ expectations on service and convenience. In January, Amazon opened its new concept store, Amazon Go. Customers simply grab items off of the shelves and walk out of the 1,800-sf store. Checkout and payment are handled automatically via the Amazon app on their smartphones. No lines.
BD+C
JULY 31, 2018
Cities and suburbs all over the country face the same problem: not enough affordable housing for their own police, firefighters, EMTs, teachers, and lower-level administrative staff in schools and government agencies. C. Kat Grimsley, PhD, has a suggestion: If your school district is building a new school, build housing in the air space above it and put lower-paid public employees at the front of the line to live there, at subsidized rental rates.
BD+C
JULY 30, 2018
Work in the higher education market is steady, but uneven geographically. The South and West are the hottest markets, with the Northeast and Midwest lagging a bit. Nationwide, demand is most robust for housing and interdisciplinary academic and research buildings. Overall higher education construction spending is projected to increase 1.6% in 2018, the lowest increase reported in the last five years, according to the Center for the Study of Education Policy at Illinois State University.
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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
JULY 31, 2018
Time Warner’s new 1.5-million-sf headquarters will bring together more than 5,000 employees representing five distinct media and entertainment brands: Time Warner, Warner Bros., Turner, CNN, and HBO. The joint workplace will be housed in the 30 Hudson Yards tower under construction on Manhattan’s West Side. Time Warner believes the consolidated office will deliver bottom-line benefits—not just cost savings but also "a great space for our employees," says Joel Brenner, AIA, Vice President of Glob
BD+C
AUGUST 1, 2018
The Willis Tower recently received an upgrade to its antenna lighting that allows one person to use a smartphone or computer to change the lighting color in a matter of seconds.
BD+C
AUGUST 2, 2018
At an exclusive event during the AIA Conference on Architecture in New York City, Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings unveiled Thinking In Color, the first-ever immersive color experience of its kind. Catering to the most progressive minds in architecture, over 200 attendees witnessed their thoughts translated into personalized color palettes uniquely their own, in real time.
BD+C
AUGUST 2, 2018
Constructed next to the Clara Barton Elementary School, the 31,483-sf Educare Los Angeles at Long Beach’s campus includes four prefabricated buildings that offer research-based, year-round child care and early education programs.
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BD+C
JULY 30, 2018
The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized 4.1% rate during the second quarter of 2018—the fastest rate of quarterly growth since the second quarter of 2014, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data released today.
BD+C
AUGUST 1, 2018
Global travel spending hit $1.6 trillion last year. That spending feeds the hotel industry. Last year, the U.S. alone opened 975 properties with 116,838 rooms, had 1,544 hotels with 200,632 rooms under construction, and another 1,506 hotels with 177,849 rooms in early planning stages, as estimated by Lodging Econometrics. “Economic fundamentals appear strong enough to support tempered growth in the hotel space without any additional stimulus,” says Scott Lee, AIA, LEED AP, President and Principa
BD+C
AUGUST 2, 2018
Nonresidential construction spending contracted 1.6% on a monthly basis in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released today. Spending totaled $742.4 billion on a seasonally adjusted annual rate for the month, a 4.2% increase from the same time one year ago. Private nonresidential spending fell 0.3% in June, while public nonresidential spending contracted by 3.5%.
BD+C
JULY 31, 2018
As our daily lives get faster and technology makes more things possible, we are busier than ever before. Many people find themselves distracted and overwhelmed as slaves to technology. Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of daily life, there is a yearning to turn in. Consumers are looking to the world around them to help achieve this. Our modern lifestyles make it is more important than ever before to find ways to slow down and recharge.
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
JULY 31, 2018
An unlicensed subcontractor hired by San Jose, California-based Full Power Properties allegedly held 22 workers in captivity and recently paid the workers for back wages, according to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Labor.
BD+C
AUGUST 3, 2018
A real crisis is looming for California hospitals, as deadlines approach for acute care facilities to meet state seismic requirements. Providers are losing the race against time and face real consequences if they continue to try to kick the can down the road. Of the approximate 525 acute care facilities in California, about 320 have at least one building that will be either shut down or decommissioned if they are not upgraded by 2030, according to data from the Office of Statewide Health Plannin
BD+C
AUGUST 1, 2018
At the end of the second quarter, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that the total U.S. construction pipeline stands at 5,312 projects/634,501 rooms, up 7% from 2017’s 4,973 projects/598,371 rooms. The pipeline has been growing moderately and incrementally each quarter and should continue its upward growth trend as long as the economy remains strong.
BD+C
AUGUST 1, 2018
At the end of the second quarter, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that the total U.S. construction pipeline stands at 5,312 projects/634,501 rooms, up 7% from 2017’s 4,973 projects/598,371 rooms. The pipeline has been growing moderately and incrementally each quarter and should continue its upward growth trend as long as the economy remains strong.
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Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!
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