BD+C
MAY 22, 2018
Perkins Eastman has released a highly annotated study that suggests that employees are more likely to be open to discovery when their workplaces are infused with a state of play, which the study’s authors define as engaging in activities for the pure enjoyment of the process.
Archmark
MAY 24, 2018
Build a Stronger Brand. Does your Architecture Firm have a Brand Strategy? Architects know that a strong foundation is essential to project success. A great brand and online experience make up the foundation of our Three-Phase Growth Pyramid. When it comes to growing your firm, that strong foundation is found in a great online experience with a clearly-differentiated brand and a high-performing, well-designed website that help you attract more of your best clients and potential employees.
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Life of an Architect
MAY 20, 2018
If you are an architect, technology is a way of life … but despite knowing this information, I am frequently amazed by just how amazing technology actually is and the role it plays daily in my office. We literally spend thousands of dollars a year on software and hardware each year – which might not seem like much but we are only an office of (as of this week) 10 people.
EntreArchitect
MAY 22, 2018
This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 220, Design Voice Podcast with Catherine Meng. Listen to this podcast episode or download the audio file here. Start Transcript. Mark R. LePage: 00:01 . Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project?
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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
MAY 22, 2018
Driven by Federally-mandated sustainable requirements, a 300,000 plus square-foot Vegetative Roof Assembly (VRA) was incorporated into the architectural design for the U.S. Coast Guard’s 11-level, 1.2 million square foot headquarters located in Washington D.C.
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BD+C
MAY 25, 2018
Over the last decade, there has been a renewed awareness in the role of designed natural environments and health. This becomes extremely important in environments like healthcare facilities, where patients’ physical or psychological well-being is impaired.
BD+C
MAY 22, 2018
At 1,100 feet, the 73-story Wilshire Grand Center is the tallest tower in Los Angeles and the nation’s tallest building west of Chicago. But its significance to the City of Angels is greater than its height. The billion-dollar project, developed by Korean Air and its parent company Hanjin International, is the latest addition to the city’s rejuvenated downtown, bringing 900 four-star hotel rooms, 400,000 sf of Class A office space, and more than 45,000 sf of retail and restaurants to the city ce
BD+C
MAY 23, 2018
Many small New England cities have a legacy of prominent early 20th-century brick mills that were built when industries like textiles, shoes, clocks, and machine parts thrived in the region. These solid industrial buildings were built to last. Even after decades of neglect, with the right plan, design, and execution, they can become highly desirable living places.
BD+C
MAY 23, 2018
When it comes to extreme weather, only one other capital city across the globe (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia) faces harsher winter conditions than Astana, Kazakhstan. Astana’s average annual temperature is 38 F, with long, dry, bitterly cold winters that regularly reach ?22 F to ?31 F between November and March. During the summer months, it’s not unusual for temperatures to soar above 90 F, making for wild seasonal temperature swings. .
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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
MAY 24, 2018
A new $86 million project will add 157,000-sf of space to the VA campus in Omaha, Neb. The Omaha VA Ambulatory Care Center will allow several outpatient services to move out of the main hospital, which opened in 1950.
BD+C
MAY 24, 2018
. Artificial intelligence—like so many of the topics featured at Accelerate Live!—was nothing more than a pipe dream five years ago. Yet, in just a few short years, AI has shifted from R&D and academia into the marketplace, thanks to several enterprising startups. These firms offer custom and off-the-self solutions for optimizing many of the complex and convoluted processes in commercial design and construction.
BD+C
MAY 21, 2018
Fifteen buildings, 2.2 million sf, 3,406 beds, spread across 47 acres. If the scale of the new Park West student housing development at Texas A&M University does not impress, then the pace of work just might. This massive project, built under a public-private partnership, was completed in just two years, much of it ahead of the original schedule.
BD+C
MAY 25, 2018
54% of highway contractors reported that motor vehicles had crashed into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America. In response, association officials have launched a new mobile advertising campaign urging drivers who routinely pass through certain work zones to slow down and be alert.
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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
MAY 24, 2018
In designing this nature-inspired education center for the Sonoma Academy college prep school in Santa Rosa, Calif., the project team employed several creative design and engineering solutions to meet the owner’s strict sustainability and energy efficiency objectives.
BD+C
MAY 23, 2018
This year marked BD+C's 21st annual Building Team Awards. The submissions were judged based on two criteria: Design/engineering/construction quality and excellence (50%). How the Building Team (architects, engineers, contractors, CMs, subcontractors, building owners, developers, government entities, etc.) collaborated to overcome obstacles and make the project succeed (50%). .
BD+C
MAY 22, 2018
NC State University has officially broken ground on Fitts-Woodlard Hall, a new $150 million engineering building on Centennial Campus. The 250,000-sf facility was designed by Clark Nexsen and will feature a transparent design that puts “engineering on display.”.
BD+C
MAY 21, 2018
Located in “the most innovative square mile on the planet” in Cambridge’s Innovation District, The Engine represents a new accelerator facility and incubator space for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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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.
BD+C
MAY 21, 2018
As the anchor building of a new branch campus for Washington State University, the 95,000-sf Everett University Center plays a crucial role in providing STEM-based baccalaureate and graduate programs to the North Puget Sound region. Previously, this area had been underserved by higher education opportunities for low- and middle-income families. The facility is the inaugural building of a master-planned campus.
BD+C
MAY 24, 2018
The concept of “passive house” originated in North America in response to the OPEC oil embargo of 1973 and the subsequent energy crisis. At that time, the U.S. Department of Energy and its counterpart in Canada started promoting cost-effective, “passive” energy-conservation measures—insulating buildings better, halting air leakage in the envelope, installing energy-efficient glazing. .
BD+C
MAY 24, 2018
We may think of the building envelope as an inanimate object, but in reality its components can be quite mobile. Building materials grow, shrink, shift, bulge, deform, and elongate in response to stresses and fluctuations in the environment, and these dimensional changes often impose strain on adjacent elements. . Where the forces of movement are not foreseen during design and construction, evidence of the struggle will emerge, in the form of cracks, spalls, displacement, broken glass, warped me
BD+C
MAY 24, 2018
Seattle’s booming economy has worsened an acute housing shortage. In response, the city council recently passed a new tax that will impose a levy on companies with annual revenues of $20 million of about $275 per full-time employee every year. The new so-called “Amazon tax” takes effect in January 2019, and is expected to raise almost $45 million a year for five years.
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.
Archmark
MAY 23, 2018
Build a Stronger Brand for your Architecture Firm Do you have a Brand Strategy? Architects know that a strong foundation is essential to project success. When it comes to growing your firm, that strong foundation is found in a great online experience with a clearly-differentiated brand and a high-performing, well-designed website that help you attract more of your best clients and potential employees.
Archmark
MAY 21, 2018
Emotional Marketing How to Put Your Heart into Your Marketing What do you love about working in architecture? Now look at how you present your firm to the world — your website, your social media, your blog, professional listings, business cards, brochures, and even how you talk about your work. Have you successfully connected what you love about architecture with how your firm is marketed?
BD+C
MAY 23, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is reporting today that architecture firm billings rose for the seventh consecutive month, with the pace of growth in April increasing modestly from March. .
BD+C
MAY 21, 2018
A new ASTM International standard will help flooring manufacturers test the quietness of their products. The soon-to-be-published E3133 was developed by ASTM’s committee on building and environmental acoustics (E33). Previous standards related to flooring noise have focused on noise radiated down into the floor below the space containing a floor product.
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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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