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Smart buildings can optimize wellness

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Despite spending most of our week working, currently only 9.8% of world employees are covered by a workplace wellness program. We know there is a performance gap in the workplace. Employees want wellness initiatives built into their employee experience, especially when they’re working in spaces that can leave them feeling stiff, stressed, and sick. .

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025: Architectural Bucket List

Life of an Architect

Today we are talking about Architectural Bucket lists. Everyone knows what a bucket list is – things you want to do or achieve in your life. For an architect, this could be visiting Therme Vals in Switzerland by Peter Zumthor, or if this was prior to 1969, maybe it would be smoking cigars with Mies van der Rohe. [Note: If you are reading this via email, you will have to click here to access the on-site audio player] Items that an architect would put on their Architectural Bucket list could cov

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Top 15 Prettiest Places You Should Visit In New York

Virginia Duran

New York is full of gorgeous, and sometimes secret, Instagram-worthy spots. I’ve picked out the 15 prettiest and most photogenic places to visit in town. Planning a trip to New York soon? Great news, I have some sights to delight your eyes. All of them are special, pretty and even romantic.

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revealing the secret to the things a minimalist chooses to remain within his house

Think | Architect

I don’t know much about art, but I know what I like. No, I do not like that phrase, nor subscribe to its tenets. Nevertheless, if we wish to have autonomy as citizens of this country or this planet and ascribe value in the objects we possess, we must not submit to the artificial value […].

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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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Construction employment increases in 250 out of 358 metros from April 2018 to April 2019

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Construction employment grew in 250 out of 358 metro areas between April 2018 and April 2019, declined in 53 and was unchanged in 55, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said construction employment in many parts of the country likely would have been higher if firms could find more qualified workers to hire.

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Grilled to order: The art of outdoor kitchens

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A growing appetite for outdoor living spaces is fueling an expansion of outdoor kitchens on roof decks, terraces, and courtyards. “In the last few years, we’ve seen an enormous increase in demand as high-end rental properties, condos, and townhomes take advantage of the indoor-outdoor living phenomenon,” said Mitch Slater, Founder/President, Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens (danver.com).

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HQ2 in cue: Amazon’s Arlington, Va., headquarters has energy-efficient design

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The idea of Amazon’s new second headquarters, planned for Arlington, Va., is to connect the community. Sure, doing business is the need that is driving the creation of the second headquarters campus of the mammoth retailer, but that campus is being planned with the surrounding community in mind, as well.

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RELi 2.0 standard for sustainability, resilience being piloted

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The RELi 2.0 standard , which combines resilience and sustainability, is available for pilot project use. Similar in structure to U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, RELi is based on a system of points and prerequisites organized according to eight categories: — Panoramic Approach (which covers pre-planning, discovery, and systems thinking). — Hazard Preparedness.

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Henning Larsen wins competition to build Chinese leisure city

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New York is known for its skyscrapers, Miami, for its saved art deco buildings, and Shenzhen, China, may soon be known as one of the coolest places in the Orient to just go and chill. Of course, the city is much more than that already, and has big plans including an eye-catching new headquarters planned for genome maker iCarbonX.

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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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An AEC-incubated intelligent building platform is making two buildings in Chicago smarter

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What started out as a consulting assignment ended with the installation of a new intelligent building platform, incubated by a leading engineering design firm, into two high-rise office buildings in Chicago.

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HOK and SAP explore the future of eSports

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Over 450 million people will view an eSports event in 2019, and while many of those people will watch online, design firm HOK, and SAP, a software company, have released a new report exploring the future of the eSports venue, one that blends online connectivity with a physical space.

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Creating real estate value with commercial office reconstruction [AIA course]

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The commercial office sector shows few signs of slowing down. According to a 2017 end-of-year survey from real estate firm Transwestern, fourth-quarter vacancy rates in the U.S. landed at 11.5%, the lowest in 10 years, even as average asking rents continue to rise. As leading market drivers like the so-called TAMI sector—technology, advertising, media, and information—push demand for differentiated, amenity-centric, and tenant-focused office product, one might think that older buildings are at a

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The Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center: Uniting a team and its spirit through great design

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The Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center — also serving as the Minnesota Vikings Team Headquarters and Practice Facility — exemplifies the team’s spirit, unity, and resilience. Through its design, it also nods to ancient Viking history, culture, country of origin, and forms including longships and their intricate jewelry. The team at Crawford Architects, the firm responsible for the design, intended to unite the spirit of the Vikings as ancient warriors with the present-day team’s relentle

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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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Gonzaga University’s Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center opens

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It’s far more than a wealthy philanthropist lady’s sitting rooms, but the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center which recently opened at Gonzaga University, does have such quarters. Dedicated to the Washington philanthropist, whose generosity made the arts center possible, an exhibit at the recently opened center includes recreated sitting rooms from Myrtle Woldson’s house, replete with furniture.

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Pankow Foundation releases report, tools for embodied carbon impacts

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The Charles Pankow Foundation has released a study and tools to calculate embodied carbon impacts on building interior work. The documents focus on Mechanical - Electrical - Plumbing (MEP) and Tenant Improvements (TI). “The recurring nature of MEP and TI installments are important to consider, especially in the context of the full building lifespan,” according to a Pankow Foundation news release.

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Broward County Convention Center expansion to include Headquarters Hotel

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The project to expand the Broward County Convention Center and add a Headquarters Hotel in Fort Lauderdale has officially begun after years of planning.

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Starting out in the doghouse

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In 1897, ten years before Oklahoma gained statehood, oil erupted from a well near what is now known as Bartlesville, a small town on the Caney River in the northeast region. Looking for their fortune, companies flocked to the Indian Territory, bringing with them a flood of settlers. The excitement was overwhelming and long lasting. With this first eruption of “black oil,” exploration of the region broadened over the years.

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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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Kingspan Kooltherm K8 helps organic specialty supermarket achieve high thermal performance

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Located north of Chicago in the suburb of Vernon Hills, Illinois, Mellody Farm Shopping Center is a rapidly growing open-air retail and dining destination that will be home to 50 diverse tenants. The 270,000 square foot shopping center features a unique selection of retail stores, outdoor gathering areas, art displays and will be home to a 260-unit apartment complex.

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Organized Living Celebrates 100th Anniversary

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. Cincinnati, Ohio (May 28, 2019) - Organized Living, a leading manufacturer of home storage and organization systems, is celebrating a century of expertise in the building industry this year.

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Resilient design in metal building roof and wall panels [AIA Course]

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While resilience generally means better prepared for adverse conditions and better able to handle and survive them, this course will drill down into the many facets of resilience that include planning and material selection, to provide a better understanding of performance of materials and systems under stress.

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