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Infection control in office buildings: Preparing for re-occupancy amid the coronavirus

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Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, the AE firm Gresham Smith had a client in Tennessee that was in the process of consolidating 1,000 of its employees into an office building that already had 1,000 of its workers. This client “would never have discussed the words ‘free addresses’ or ‘shared desking,’” says Jack Weber, IIDA, LEED AP, the firm’s Senior Vice President and Design Principal.

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Design Process – This is New for Me

Life of an Architect

I typically sketch through my ideas - a process that has remained steadfast over the entirety of my career - but I think we can agree that due to the corona-virus and the isolation mandates that we are definitely in uncharted waters. Continue reading Design Process – This is New for Me at Life of an Architect.

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Living in an A. Hays Town Home in Lafayette, Louisiana

Stephen B Chambers Architects

Robbie Mahtook, Lafayette attorney and owner of A. Hays Town home, originally owned and built by Horace Rickey. By Stephanie M. Chambers. A. Hays Town: The Mahtook Residence in Lafayette, Louisiana. While in Louisiana this spring to study the residential architecture of A. Hays Town, Texas architect Steve Chambers spent several days in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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Hello! News from Architect and Friends!

Architect on Tour

After completing some very interesting projects we worked on in 2019 and 2020, we have published some images on our updated and expanded website. The projects include the renovation of Villa Gerolimich from 1956 in Grado, Italy and the expansion of the Genießerrestaurant at the Döllerer Genusswelten in Golling, Austria. Our website got a total makeover, a new page with a more detailed overview of our projects and new images.

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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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South Korea's SMTown Coex Atrium LED Facade contains a giant crashing wave

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The SMTown Coex Atrium in Seoul, South Korea has a new art installation gracing the large LED screen that wraps the outside of the building. The screens, which were installed in 2018, are the largest outdoor, high-definition LED advertising screens in South Korea. .

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Protected: Domestic discoveries…

Nicole Cullinan

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Domestic discoveries… appeared first on Nicole Cullinan.

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Will empty hotels provide an answer for affordable housing shortage?

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Richard Rubin sees the current spate of empty hotels, motels, retail, and office spaces created by the pandemic as opportunities for adaptive reuse to affordable housing, which is in perennially short supply in many markets in the U.S. and around the world.

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Clemson's new Outdoor Education Center uses a Mass Timber Structural System

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Clemson University's 16,000-sf Andy Quattlebaum Outdoor Education Center has become the first mass timber structure on the campus and the second mass timber facility in the nation to use Southern yellow pine as the primary building material. The project is located at the Snow Family Outdoor Fitness and Wellness Complex.

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‘Cargotecture’ is coming to North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park

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The 7,000-acre Research Triangle Park (RTP) in North Carolina, founded in 1959, is the largest research park in the U.S. Nestled near Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill, the park is home to more than 300 companies, 50,000 employees and 10,000 contractors focused on research, biotech, life sciences, and computing. .

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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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“The Weekly,” a live streaming program for the design and construction industry, debuts May 28

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“The Weekly,” a new live streaming program featuring expert insights, timely discussion, and industry innovations, launches Thursday, May 28, at 1:00 pm Eastern/10:00 am Pacific. Experts in the commercial design and construction sector will be interviewed by the editors of Building Design+Construction.

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Designing a health facility for the next pandemic

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Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) has released a 16-page guide that provides pandemic considerations for health facility design. The document focuses on four objectives: .

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St. Louis is first Midwest city to pass building energy performance standard

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Buildings in St. Louis will have to meet energy efficiency standards after the city became the first in the Midwest to pass a building energy performance standard.

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COVID-19: Healthcare designers look to the future of medical facilities in light of coronavirus pandemic

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The American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) has released the key findings of a survey of its members revealing their insights on the future of healthcare architecture and the role of design in the context of the COVID-19 healthcare crisis.

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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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From shopping mall to eSports supercenter

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For the past year, LPA designers have been engaging with executives from the esports industry to explore concepts for the next generation of esports facilities. Part of Catalyst’s Forward Thinking series, the exercise was focused on developing new ideas to connect the industry in meaningful ways with a larger community and delivering a model for infrastructure to address fast-growing demand.

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Global design firms collaborate on new COVID-19 mobile testing lab to bring testing to vulnerable communities worldwide

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In response to the urgent need for more widespread and rapid COVID-19 testing, Perkins and Will's New York studio — along with its Denmark studio Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, and in partnership with multi-disciplinary design group Arup — has designed a plan to retrofit out-of-use school buses into mobile testing labs. The plan is scalable, quick, inexpensive, and easily replicated for worldwide adoption. .

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Projection mapping takes center court

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Last winter, basketball fans at Oracle Arena, then-home to the Golden State Warriors, were introduced to the PlayStation game God of War. In an elaborate, multimedia promotion, animated content took over the arena’s massive, overhanging score board and ribbon displays. It then transitioned to the basketball court itself, which turned into a snowy dystopia of projected light as the game’s characters battled in front of the sold-out crowd and countless viewers watching online and on TV.

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California?s grid can support all-electric buildings

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Several local governments in California have passed building codes mandating that new buildings be 100% electric , banning the use of natural gas for space and water heating and cooking.

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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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Architecture billings continue historic contraction

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Demand for design services in April saw its steepest decline on record, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 29.5 for April reflects a decrease in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any number below 50 indicates a decrease in billings). During April, both the new project inquiries and design contracts scores also declined significantly, posting scores of 28.4 and 27.6 respectively. .

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7 must reads for the AEC industry today: May 21, 2020

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. 1. Warehouses Are the New Darling of Commercial Real-Estate Thanks to a Surge in E-Commerce (Business Insider). “The U.S. market for warehouse spaces could surge as the coronavirus crisis crams years of online shopping adoption into just a few months.”.

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Strategies to reduce personal contact in multifamily properties

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With the adjustment to lifestyles brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, designers are considering options that can make multifamily properties safer.

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Two interior design firms align to expand their global reach

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Two global design firms focused on interiors are joining forces via a strategic partnership. IA | Interior Architects, which BD+C’s 2019 GIANTS list ranked 11 th for architectural revenue, will share resources with Space Matrix, with project experience in over 80 cities, in a Global Studio that connects over 1,400 professionals across 37 locations worldwide.

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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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JCJ Architecture, Moody Nolan complete UCONN's Student Recreation Center

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Designed by JCJ Architecture in association with Moody Nolan, the University of Connecticut's new 212,575-sf Student Recreation Center was designed to offer the schools student body comprehensive programs, facilities, and services that foster personal growth and wellness.

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6 must reads for the AEC industry today: May 20, 2020

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1. South Korea's SMTown Coex Atrium LED Facade contains a giant crashing wave (BD+C) . "The SMTown Coex Atrium in Seoul, South Korea has a new art installation gracing the large LED screen that wraps the outside of the building. The screens, which were installed in 2018, are the largest outdoor, high-definition LED advertising screens in South Korea.".

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From ProVia: An Inside Look at How ProVia Stone is Made

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Get an inside peek at the operations of ProVia's 300,000-sq.-ft. state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sugarcreek, Ohio, and see for yourself how ProVia stone is made. Then contact ProVia for more information.

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5 must reads for the AEC industry today: May 19, 2020

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1. Infection control in office buildings: Preparing for re-occupancy amid the coronavirus (BD+C) . "Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, the AE firm Gresham Smith had a client in Tennessee that was in the process of consolidating 1,000 of its employees into an office building that already had 1,000 of its workers.".

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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!