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The rise of human performance facilities

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The latest trend in integrated healthcare and wellness is the emergence of facilities that track and enhance human performance at the intersection of medicine, fitness, nutrition, and recovery. At least one startup, Chicago-based Shift, is testing the public’s fervor for one-stop-shop services that combine to minimize acute and chronic pain, illness, and disease by encouraging everyday healthy living. .

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My 12 Rules for Landing Your First Job in Architecture

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Being Unique Got Me Noticed In A Very Noisy World. I graduated from Roger Williams University School of Architecture in 1993. The nation was slowly recovering from a recession and architects were not eagerly seeking help from intern architects. Throughout the winter before graduating, I wrote over 100 cover letters and mailed them with my standard one-page resume to every architecture firm in the New York metropolitan area.

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AEC Cares – Project Orlando

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One of the benefits of having a blog like ‘Life of an Architect’, is that I can turn my site over when warranted to help bring awareness and attention to items that are aligned with my own interests. For the last 4 years, I have been asked to help spread the message of a program called “ AEC Cares “ as they tackle a worthy project in the host city of the National American Institute of Architects Convention.

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2016’s top 10 states for commercial development

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NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, recently released its annual study “ Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate ” in which it details the development, construction, and ongoing operations of new commercial real estate in the U.S.

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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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Plant walls are sprouting inside all kinds of buildings

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Improving air quality and reducing stress are two things that more businesses and homeowners want from their working and living environments. Plant walls can answer both of those calls, and are becoming more common in the built environment.

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Hotels embrace place

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The $12.2 billion merger of Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts reflects an industrywide consolidation that has placed the keys to millions of the world’s hotel rooms into the hands of a few hospitality companies.

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Congressional hearing on skills gap includes look at construction industry

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The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, heard from representatives of the construction industry in a hearing entitled “Closing the Skills Gap and Boosting U.S. Competitiveness” on March 29. There are about 100,000 fewer people working in the construction industry today than in 2007, said Rory DeJohn, senior vice president, Turner Construction Company.

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Sunqiao looks to bring agriculture back to Shanghai’s urban landscape

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Sasaki is hoping to create a new approach to urban agriculture with a 100-hectare swath of land between Shanghai’s main international airport and the city center. .

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Energizing the neighborhood

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Five years ago, it was apparent that Seattle’s urban redevelopment was expanding at a pace that would require more electrical output. Adding urgency to the city’s growth plans was the fact that its aging Broad Street substation was reaching its load limits, and part of that substation’s feeder system would be de-energized over time to accommodate the construction of the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement tunnel.

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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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Nature as therapy

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The connection between the outdoors, health, and wellness has been gaining validity and acceptance within the design and medical communities. One of the fullest expressions of this nexus is occurring at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, in Downey, Calif., the renowned recovery and rehab facility for patients with spinal cord and brain injuries, orthopedic disabilities, strokes, neurological disorders, and physical and developmental disorders.

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How to make a concrete bunker livable

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With security and sustainability becoming critical factors in nonresidential construction, design sometimes takes a back seat on projects. Case in point: New York City's second Public Safety Answering Center, known as PSAC II, which opened last June in the Bronx. The 450,000-sf facility, sitting on 8.75 acres along the Hutchinson River and Pelham Parkways, supplements PSAC I, located at the MetroTech Center in Brooklyn.

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How color shapes our world

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Like music, color is an international language that everyone understands. Regardless of age, culture, and training, color creates shared mood associations and shifts our perceptions. Pastel yellow, for example, creates a vibrant and calming effect. White is a neutral and sterile color that conveys emptiness. Red, by contrast, is considered an arousing and stimulating color that is commonly associated with passion and aggression.

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Passivhaus for high-rises? Research demonstrates viability of the stringent standards for tall residential buildings

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In the North American green buildings market, where LEED, BREEAM, WELL, Living Building Challenge, and Green Globes dominate the landscape, the German-born Passivhaus standard (aka, Passive House) has struggled to gain a solid foothold, despite a strong grassroots growth effort among its early adopters. .

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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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Investors and developers are still avid for medical office buildings

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On March 29, Cushman & Wakefield brokered the $14.7 million of a two-story, 24,600-sf medical building in North Hills, N.Y., which traded at a 6% cap rate. Around the same time, an affiliate of Inland Real Estate Acquisitions sold four newly constructed medical buildings totaling 119,000 sf in the Houston, Raleigh, N.C., and Salt Lake City markets.

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Lighting consultants and samples are necessary in the wild west LED landscape

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On any given weekday, there’s a good chance that this reporter will open his email box and find a message touting another new LED product. Some of these products are little more than variations on an existing theme. Others might eventually turn out to be breakthroughs. But the barrage reflects how pervasive LEDs are in the commercial building market, and how the technology continues to evolve. .

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Azuria glass from Vitro provides hospital with the desired pop of color

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When Paul Asteris of FKP Architects first conceived the signature façade of an expanded Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children , his vision was to have the glass and metal framing mimic the protective framework of an arbor. Solarban 70XL glass and a by-chance discovery of Azuria glass, both by Vitro Architectural Glass, helped make that idea a reality.

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Today’s community centers offer glimpses of the healthy living centers of tomorrow

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If you know me, you know I like to play table tennis. One evening as I set down my racquet for the night, something occurred to me. The facility where I play contains a collection of services that offered an excellent case study of a facility supporting population health management. One could even say that my ping-pong workout at the Center on Halsted , a community health center, was a form of personal health management. .

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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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How to design transformative scientific spaces? Put people first

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When you think of a research lab, you might conjure images of sterile equipment and white lab coats—and there is some truth to that picture. Designing research labs requires meticulous attention to the details of equipment planning, environmental health and safety (EH&S) and the processes that support science. While most labs are designed to achieve that basic functionality, a transformational lab environment prioritizes a science organization’s most valuable assets: its people.

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Activating exteriors as gallery space

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Developers and building owners are constantly searching for pathways to extend their buildings to the great outdoors. . Take the case of the iconic Willis Tower in Chicago, whose owners recently announced a $500 million facelift of the nation’s second-tallest building. That renovation will include a 30,000-sf outdoor deck and garden and a new three-story, all-glass structure that will sit on top of the skyscraper’s existing street-level stone plaza.

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Apartment deliveries will peak by mid-2017: Axiometrics report

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In its latest report, the Census Bureau estimates that annualized starts of structures with five or more units stood at 445,000 in October, up 28.2% over the same month a year earlier. However, multifamily permits were only 5.8% higher. Could the long-predicted slowdown in the multifamily boom finally be happening? The market researcher Axiometrics looked at its identified supply data and concludes that multifamily deliveries could peak by mid-year 2017.

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Passivhaus for high-rises? Research demonstrates viability of the stringent standards for tall residential buildings

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In the North American green buildings market, where LEED, BREEAM, WELL, Living Building Challenge, and Green Globes dominate the landscape, the German-born Passivhaus standard (aka, Passive House) has struggled to gain a solid foothold, despite a strong grassroots growth effort among its early adopters. .

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

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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Innovation lab makes developing eye care solutions a collaborative affair

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VSP Global, a company focused on developing innovative technologies for the physical and digital aspects of eyewear and eyecare, has recently moved into its new location in New York City. The Shop East innovation lab presents 13,500 sf of workspace across two floors with an emphasis on collaboration. .

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What can hotels learn from Airbnb?

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Since entering the hospitality scene in 2008, Airbnb has evolved from a trendy upstart to a full-on disruptor. The online marketplace now enables people to list, discover, and book accommodations in nearly 200 countries around the world. This new kid on the hospitality block is actually an extension of a long-standing tradition of lodging alternatives that range from renting villas in Italy to choosing timeshare properties in Florida.

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Milwaukee Public Schools adopt innovative roof drainage system from Atlas to extend life of school buildings

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When Dennis Fula took over responsibility for the Milwaukee Public School System’s (MPS) roof maintenance more than twenty years ago, many of the school buildings were threatened with closure due to unsafe conditions. Determined to ensure the city’s students had safe roofs over their heads, Dennis partnered with Dan Dalle Nogare and the team at Atlas Roofing Corporation to solve those safety concerns, reduce maintenance costs and extend the life of the historic school buildings.

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The Tower at PNC Plaza

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Pittsburgh-based corporations PNC Financial Services Group and PPG have played integral roles in the development of sustainable architecture. Given their proximity and history, it’s no surprise that PPG products have figured prominently in many of PNC’s signature buildings, including its boldest yet: The Tower at PNC Plaza.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!