BD+C
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Adjaye Associates will design a new campus in downtown Sharjah for The Africa Institute. The Institute is the first center of its kind fully dedicated to the advanced study, research, and documentation of Africa and the African diaspora in the Arab world. The development of The Africa Institute is spearheaded by Cornell University Professor Salah M.
Life of an Architect
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
Understanding the physical behavior of the building as a system and how it impacts the energy efficiency, durability, comfort, and indoor air quality is pivotal in the creation of high-performance buildings. This means we are talking Building Science Fight Club with Christine Williamson. The post 058: Talking Shop with Building Science Fight Club first appeared on Life of an Architect.
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Archmark
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
Archmark’s Bryon McCartney has teamed up with Nikita Morell , a copywriter and marketing strategist for architects, to co-host the first-ever Architects Success Forum from September 21-25, 2020. This is not just another CEU seminar on implementing the 2012 IECC for Commercial Construction. It’s the first-ever marketing event created especially for Architecture, Engineering and Construction professionals, like you, who want to increase their visibility, build their influence, and attract better c
Dennis Kowal Architects
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Nestled in the heart of the Capital City of Hamilton, Vision Bermuda is accessible by the free public transportation and provides screening, training, and support for the vision impaired community. Vision Bermuda Gets a New Home. The island of Bermuda has one of the highest diabetes rates in the world which can lead to blindness. Dennis Kowal Architects is helping ease the situation working with Vision Bermuda and creating a facility that provides assessments, training, appliances and social
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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 17, 2020
After 144 long years of construction, Spain’s Sagrada Familia was finally slated for completion in 2026, the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudi’s (the original architect) death.
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Archmark
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
Archmark’s Bryon McCartney has teamed up with Nikita Morell , a copywriter and marketing strategist for architects, to co-host the first-ever Architects Success Forum from September 21-25, 2020. This is not just another CEU seminar on implementing the 2012 IECC for Commercial Construction. It’s the first-ever marketing event created especially for Architecture, Engineering and Construction professionals, like you, who want to increase their visibility, build their influence, and attract better c
DC By Design
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Lots of good things came from the process of compiling a list of the area’s talented Black designers last month — mainly, the ability to meet new people and see some seriously great work. One of my new acquaintances is Brandi Wilkins of Three Luxe Nine Interiors in Frederick, Maryland. We got to talking about the beautiful images on her site, and she agreed to do this guest post on a dazzling niche in a client’s dining room in Laytonsville, proving that a single strong vignette
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Within weeks, construction is scheduled to begin on a $60 million, 130,000-sf mixed-use Innovation Center that is located on the 1,900-acre Port San Antonio technology campus in Texas, which straddles the former Kelly Air Force Base. That campus is home to over 80 public- and private-sector employers, and supports more than 14,000 direct jobs in the fields of aerospace, defense, cybersecurity, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
The airport “experience” of hurry up and wait leaves passengers often standing virtually on top of their fellow travelers in processing, security, and boarding queues, or at baggage carousels on their way out. And unless a person is sweating profusely or coughing violently, there’s no way to know by sight the physical condition of the person next to you.
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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 14, 2020
U.S. policymakers used to believe that relocating entire flood-prone communities away from vulnerable areas was too extreme a measure. That view is changing. There is a growing acceptance that rebuilding over and over after successive floods makes little sense. The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently detailed a new program that will be funded in the billions of dollars to pay for large-scale relocation nationwide.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
This fall, construction is scheduled to begin on the Integrated Engineering Research Center (IERC), an $86 million, 85,000-sf infrastructure project on the 6,800-acre campus of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Ill., the nation’s premier particle physics lab. .
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
This week on The Weekly, BD+C editors spoke with leaders from CallisonRTKL, MBH Architects, and McMillan Pazdan Smith on three topics: . • Breaking the rules of retail. • The Household Model for assisted living facility design. • Designing labs to address the coronavirus and future health events. . WATCH THE SEGMENTS ON DEMAND BELOW . .
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Just a few short months ago, REI was preparing to move into its new headquarters building in Bellevue, Wash. The facility, which focused on blending inside space with outdoors space, featured courtyards, bridges, open park space, large operable windows and garage doors, and reclaimed wood all meant to promote a healthy lifestyle for employees.
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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
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
1. The Weekly show: Breaking the rules of retail, and the Household Model for assisted living facilities (BD+C) . "The September 17 episode of BD+C's "The Weekly" is available for viewing on demand.".
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
The University of Minnesota alumni account for more than 70% of that state’s health professionals. To help prepare the next generation, the university’s Twin Cities campus recently debuted its Health Sciences Education Center, a hub for UM’s health professional schools, and designed to promote interprofessional education and interaction that prioritizes student and faculty well-being.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
The Magdi Yacoub Heart Centre Cairo has begun construction. The project marks the newest outpost of the Aswan Heart Centre founded by Egyptian surgeon Sir Magdi Yacoub and provides free treatment for the people of Egypt and those in sub-Saharan Africa. The 300-bed hospital has views of the Pyramids of Giza and is set within a verdant landscape with a lake and seeks to optimize the overall patient experience and decrease recovery times.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
1. REI sells new, unused HQ to Facebook (BD+C) . "The facility, which focused on blending inside space with outdoors space, featured courtyards, bridges, open park space, large operable windows and garage doors, and reclaimed wood all meant to promote a healthy lifestyle for employees.".
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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
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
During the first 10 days of August, the number of passengers who boarded airplanes in the U.S. averaged fewer than 35% of the number who flew during the those same days a year earlier, according to Transportation Security Administration daily checkpoint counts. The aviation industry that’s been grounded by the coronavirus pandemic isn’t expected to rebound fully for three to four years.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
The new National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code have Allowances for larger and taller mass timber buildings.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
The proposed 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) would be the most energy efficient code ever, but appeals may reduce the efficiency it promotes.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
1. Latest addition to Fermilab campus about to begin construction (BD+C) . "That team’s concept scales back the building to two floors, and includes more lab space. What emerges are “hybrid labs” that, essentially, remove the walls separating labs and offices for the purposes of colocation and collaboration.".
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
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
. 1. MODULAR CONSTRUCTION SAVES COSTS ON 72-unit affordable housing community in Portland, Ore.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
In response to the surge in population growth in the Greater Phoenix Area, a new multifamily development is now under construction in Gilbert, Ariz. Springs at Cooley Station will feature 276 apartment units spread across 14 acres and 10 garden-style buildings. The wood-frame buildings will rise two and three stories and feature a stucco and brick exterior. .
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
1. New Foster + Partners-designed hospital begins construction in Cairo (BD+C) . "The 300-bed hospital has views of the Pyramids of Giza and is set within a verdant landscape with a lake and seeks to optimize the overall patient experience and decrease recovery times.".
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
The Dallas-based data center provider Aligned recently completed a $1 billion senior secured credit facility that it claims is one of the largest private debt raises in this sector’s history, and the first of its kind that links financing to sustainability. In addition to the lower interest rates, the sustainability-linked aspect of the financing is closely tied to the needs of Aligned’s customers, explains Andrew Schapp, Aligned’s CEO, in an email response to BD+C’s questions.
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