BD+C
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Setting the air conditioning too high in an office is not only irresponsible from an energy use standpoint, it also degrades employee productivity. There is strong data to back that premise. The director of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Laboratory at Cornell University pointed to a study that found offices with temperatures in the low 70s reduced the output of employees and led to increased mistakes.
Bruce F. Roth Architect
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Mount Horeb Driftless Historium. This 15,000 square foot, 1.8 million dollar home for the Mount Horeb Area Historical Society (MHAHS), the ‘ Driftless Historium’ serves as a repository for the local history of the town and surrounding area. The completed project is the culmination of years of planning and fundraising and greatly enhances the program of this small but robust museum and their collections.
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EntreArchitect
AUGUST 30, 2016
This post is my contribution to an international blog series called #ArchiTalks. Each month, dozens of architect bloggers from around the world publish a post on a specific topic simultaneously on the same date. Scroll to the bottom for links to posts written by all of my #ArchiTalks friends. This month, the #ArchiTalks topic is “Back to School”, so I am encouraging my fellow small firm architects to go back to school themselves and learn what they need to know to find the work they want and liv
Life of an Architect
AUGUST 29, 2016
It’s “Back to School” time for college students and I wish I were going with them. Kinda. If it was 1986 I would totally be down with going back to architecture school. That’s me in the middle … dummy #2 ( no offense to dummy #1 and #3 who had no idea that this picture would get used over and over again ). This is the only picture of myself in studio that I can find – which is pretty amazing considering I was in architecture school for 6 years and probably spe
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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
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Entrepreneur Elon Musk has tried his hand at space travel, producing electric cars, and churning out home and commercial battery packs. His auto-making company, Tesla, this month paid $2.6 billion in cash to purchase Solar City, the struggling photovoltaic panel supplier that’s run by Musk’s cousin Lyndon Rive.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
As the U.S. Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in New York moves into its second week, the massive retractable roof over the 23,711-seat Arthur Ashe stadium has been drawing oohs and aahs from players and fans alike.
BD+C
AUGUST 29, 2016
The mirabilia of Dubai seem to get bigger and more fantastical with each passing year: massive skyscrapers, a Bugatti on every corner, and now this, a hotel with a 75,000-sf manmade outdoor rainforest. The rainforest will be located at the new $550 million Rosemont Hotel & Residences Dubai, designed by ZAS Architects, and will feature a beach, stream, and trees that spray mist to water the other plants.
BD+C
AUGUST 29, 2016
There’s a saying that owners of older houses know all too well: “When you buy a home, you also buy a hardware store.” That wisdom is increasingly lost on new homebuyers, whose expectations of their domicile reveal a stunning degree of ignorance when it comes to matters of basic home repair and maintenance.
BD+C
AUGUST 30, 2016
The federal Council on Environmental Quality will ask agencies to include climate change when evaluating new projects. Agencies must quantify the climate impacts of their decisions, when possible. The directive also asks decision-makers to consider alternative ways to approach or design a project that could better prepare the U.S. for a changing climate.
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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
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
While the entirety of Denver’s Wells Fargo Center may have just completed a three-year renovation process, it is the 86-foot floor-to-ceiling digital installation in the lobby that is getting all the attention. Five thin LED columns with screen resolutions that are six times that of normal HD are bringing life to the previously somber lobby of the building originally designed by Philip Johnson.
BD+C
AUGUST 29, 2016
The steel structure for a new 23,000-seat football stadium that will be part of the $500 million, 90-acre Hall of Fame Village in Canton, Ohio, should be visible to travelers on Interstate 77 by next Christmas. The old stadium’s north and south stands have been demolished, and the press box—which was built in 2009—will meet the wrecking ball next week, to be replaced by a larger area for media.
BD+C
AUGUST 29, 2016
Creating a greener world requires thinking outside the box and exploring new ways of creating the products we need. This is precisely the thinking that went into creating Valspar coatings with biorenewable resources. Unlike fossil fuels, these materials are readily available. Valspar sees a bright future in using biorenewable and recycled materials to help cut waste and reduce the use of virgin materials.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
While the entirety of Denver’s Wells Fargo Center may have just completed a three-year renovation process, it is the 86-foot floor-to-ceiling digital installation in the lobby that is getting all the attention. Five thin LED columns with screen resolutions that are six times that of normal HD are bringing life to the previously somber lobby of the building originally designed by Philip Johnson.
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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
AUGUST 31, 2016
The Federal Emergency Management Agency proposed regulations recently that would require owners using federal funds on construction projects in flood-prone areas to build on higher ground.
BD+C
AUGUST 30, 2016
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is gaining momentum across the country as a cost-effective and compassionate way to support the desires of frail elders to live in their homes and communities and avoid premature nursing home placement. With 118 PACE centers in 32 states, the program is considered the gold standard of care for seniors.
BD+C
AUGUST 31, 2016
Even if they don’t know its name, its purpose, or its location, most people can see a picture of the Sydney Opera House and instantly recognize it as familiar. It is near the top of the list with other buildings such as the Empire State Building, Big Ben, and the Eiffel Tower as the most iconic structures in the world. However, even icons need some sprucing up now and again, and over the next four years, the Sydney Opera House is going to undergo some major renovations and upgrades.
BD+C
AUGUST 31, 2016
One hundred years ago, in 1916, The Austin Company began design and construction on its first of many aircraft assembly plants – the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company plant in Buffalo, N.Y. This was just the beginning of a long list of innovative and successfully designed and constructed complex aircraft facilities that were often completed on a fast-track basis.
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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 30, 2016
With the launch of the CBRE’s new Benchmark In-building Cellular Signal Mapping services, CBRE Telecom Advisory Services can now test and quantify the indoor network quality of entire properties or an individual unit.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
Nonresidential construction spending inched 0.3 percent lower in July largely due to a significant upward revision to June’s spending figure, according to analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released today by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Nonresidential spending totaled $701.4 billion on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis in July, the second highest month since November of 2008, right behind June, which was revised upward from $682 billion to $703.5 billion.
BD+C
AUGUST 31, 2016
Designed by Philip Johnson for the 1964-65 world’s fair, the now abandoned New York State Pavilion was recently the focal point of The New York State Pavilion Ideas Competition in an effort to create proposals for how to repurpose the Queens landmark.
BD+C
AUGUST 31, 2016
Interested in sharing your great solution or novel innovation for the AEC market or built environment? The editors of Building Design+Construction invite you to submit a topic for one of the 18 coveted speaker slots at the inaugural ACCELERATE LIVE! event, May 11, 2017, in Chicago. .
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 27, 2016
Toyota, the third-large automaker by unit sales in the U.S., has made a $1 million donation to Yellowstone National Park’s Yellowstone Park Foundation, which will be used to support the development of a more energy efficient Youth Campus.
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