BD+C
AUGUST 16, 2016
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Chief Economist Anirban Basu, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chief Economist Kermit Baker and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Chief Economist Robert Dietz predicted continued growth for the construction industry in 2017 during a joint economic forecast today.
Life of an Architect
AUGUST 15, 2016
I spent a considerable amount of time responding to emails this weekend and the newest most asked question is now: “ I want to be an architect, where do I start? “ (most asked question on Life of an Architect) I have answered this question at least a hundred times over the last 6 years and I have distilled the answer down to what I think is the very first step.
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Stephen B Chambers Architects
AUGUST 16, 2016
My boyhood home in East Dallas, today. When I heard that Preservation Texas inaugurated its first ever Texas Modern Month, being celebrated the entire month of April 2011, I wanted to share my experience in the Mid-Century Modern home in which I lived from the age of six until I left home for college. I grew up in Dallas in a Mid-Century Modern home built by my parents and designed by the late Dallas architect, Joe Gordon, in 1952.
EntreArchitect
AUGUST 15, 2016
Building a Better Community for Us Small Firm Architects. I’m enjoying my August “shut down” , spending time with my wife Annmarie and our kids. I hope you are taking time out to build a better YOU too. During my time away from the blog and podcast, my team and I at EntreArchitect are starting to plan for 2017 with updates, improvements, new products and services for the EntreArchitect Community.
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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 16, 2016
With total U.S. construction starts projected to rise by 6 percent in 2016, the construction industry continues on its steady rise. Its expansion is contributing to an increase in corporate projects and profits. To make the most of the upturn, construction companies are having to focus on keeping costs low, working to allocate resources in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
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BD+C
AUGUST 19, 2016
Th e buzzword in real estate circles these days is asset repositioning —taking a down-on-its-luck property, usually an older office building, and revaluing it through reconstruction.
BD+C
AUGUST 18, 2016
The coil coatings market is a $3.6 billion global business with great growth opportunities, thanks to increased construction spending, product innovation, and mounting interest in prepainted metal building products. Valspar is the coil and extrusion coatings industry leader in North America and Latin America. We’re also a major player in the Asian and Middle East markets, with several very high-profile projects.
BD+C
AUGUST 16, 2016
When architects and educators in healthcare design come together and talk about teaching the next generation of healthcare designers, good things happen. That’s the idea behind the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) Educators Summit which took place last week at our Chicago office.
BD+C
AUGUST 15, 2016
Th e University of Nebraska Omaha’s hockey program has experienced modest success since its establishment in 1997, but last year marked the Crimson and Black’s first brush with the elite. The Mavericks reached the 2015 NCAA Frozen Four, the semifinal round of the NCAA Men’s Division I Ice Hockey Tournament.
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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
AUGUST 15, 2016
Th e United States Army has enough on its plate without having to worry about operating as a hotel manager, too. . TOP 30 MILITARY ARCHITECTURE FIRMS. Rank, Firm, 2015 Revenue. 1. HDR $24,971,124. 2. Clark Nexsen $13,005,940. 3. Guernsey $10,279,317. 4. EwingCole $8,541,000. 5. RS&H $8,100,000. 6. Integrus Architecture $8,054,265. 7. Leo A Daly $6,179,243. 8.
BD+C
AUGUST 19, 2016
California lawmakers heard testimony recently from victims of a deadly balcony collapse in Berkeley last summer as they consider a bill to address contractor negligence. The balcony was constructed by a company with a history of shoddy work, according to the San Jose Mercury News. The collapse caused the death of six college students and raised questions about California's building standards and balcony safety.
BD+C
AUGUST 15, 2016
The last time you were in a hospital, did you take a good look around? What did you see? By and large, today’s hospitals are still heavily tied to their predecessors that were the results of the Hill-Burton Act of 1946. This Act provided a federal mandate to improve the health and healthcare of Americans and add more beds to serve a growing population – so we added more hospitals. .
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2016
It’s a common sight among car dealerships: You may head to a Dodge dealership and see a group of Jeep or Chrysler branded automobiles on sale at the same lot. Why? Because they all share a parent company in Fiat. Go to a Chevrolet dealership, and you’ll see a bunch of Buicks and GMCs, and Volkswagens, Audis, and Porsches are sure to be found together, as well.
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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.
Stephen B Chambers Architects
AUGUST 16, 2016
Texas Architect Steve Chambers Collaborates with Artist Stephen Lapthisophon on Conceptual Art Piece for DB12 Based on Chambers’ Vintage Tool Collection I am a residential architect and have had my own firm for 36 years. I learned to design in architecture school using freehand sketching and manual drafting. And though others in my profession often use computers to assist their design, I still begin with the sketch…by hand.
Stephen B Chambers Architects
AUGUST 15, 2016
In the early 1900s, Sears-Roebuck offered its first mail-order home kit. According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal , modern versions of the “house in a box” are getting renewed attention. These contemporary kits come with “some assembly required” and are often not the panacea they are touted to be. But, this story is not about the new fad that you order and assemble yourself.
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2016
The hotel sector is booming. But for how long? Last April, the Real Deal, which tracks real estate news and trends, reported that new hotel construction in New York, which peaked in 2014, “is finally crashing” because so many new properties were coming online and developers were shying away from planning new projects.
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2016
Officials from the United Kingdom’s green building standard BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology) have launched a campaign to have the standard adopted in the U.S.
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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
AUGUST 17, 2016
The newly formed Investor Confidence Project (ICP) is attempting to provide a definitive set of criteria for energy efficiency projects—a kind of good housekeeping standard for green investments.
BD+C
AUGUST 15, 2016
Many cities aim to quickly remove graffiti vandalism. In fact, many cities have ordinances requiring its prompt removal. A study has shown a connection among graffiti, trash, and street crime. Environments plagued by litter and graffiti encourage people to litter, trespass, and even steal. The study found people were twice as likely to steal money when surrounded by litter and graffiti compared to a cleaner environment.
BD+C
AUGUST 16, 2016
Located in the new city center of Zhujiang, Goettsch Partners (GP) recently finished work on a 971-foot, 66-story mixed-use tower. Comprising 114,500 sm of office space, 10,000 sm of retail, and a 208-key Park Hyatt hotel at the top, the R&F Yingkai Square mixed-use tower is one component of a larger master plan of mixed use towers in Guangzhou.
BD+C
AUGUST 16, 2016
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, an estimated $12 billion per year is spent on removing graffiti-based vandalism. For some, graffiti is a problem that isn’t disappearing, and this type of vandalism can take away from the aesthetics of a building, potentially making visitors feel unsafe. It can also hurt property values, bringing them down 15 to 30 percent if graffiti is present on a building.
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
AUGUST 17, 2016
There are more than 38 million Americans living in apartments. The multifamily sector continues to drive America’s housing construction, and contributes more than $1 trillion annually to the country’s economy through financing, development, and operations of apartment complexes. But available data about this sector and its residents continue to be sparse, given the size of this market and its growth.
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2016
Hear the inspired vision behind the museum’s designers and see how Echelon Masonry helped it achieve the seemingly impossible. .
BD+C
AUGUST 19, 2016
As an individual, do you hold yourself to some sort of touchstone—ethically or performance wise? Or just in general, do you measure things against a system you trust, holding merchandise and creations of all sorts to high benchmarks so that quality is nearly guaranteed?
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2016
When over 1,300 college and university planning enthusiasts converge in Vancouver, conversations on the future of learning are bound to be stimulating. The annual international conference of the Society of College of University Planners (SCUP-51, July 9-13) did not disappoint.
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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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