BD+C

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Total Cost of Ownership Model Informs Future-Focused Facility Planning 1 kcichowicz Tue, 09/17/2024 - 10:00 TCO data-informed decisions can help owners, planners, designers, builders, and contractors strategically manage costs over an asset or portfolio’s lifecycle. Are you always scrambling to cover annual funding shortfalls?

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Deezen

MARCH 26, 2024

Local architecture studio Hewitt has unveiled the 33-storey-high Skyglass residential block in downtown Seattle , which was informed by an offset stack of magazines. The photography is by Lara Swimmer / Esto unless stated otherwise.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Her method begins with the Canvas scan, which is followed by laser measurements and photos of key areas, ensuring that all critical information is captured. The use of tools like Google Drive allows for easy file sharing and ensures that everyone involved in the project has access to the most up-to-date information.

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Deezen

APRIL 9, 2025

According to the studio, the form of this plaza was informed by "natural and urban canyons", while passageways underneath the cube were informed by Japanese torii gates. This space acts as a "contemplative private courtyard", according to the firm. The interior program was created by entertainment designer BRC Imagination Arts.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The photography is by Jason O'Rear unless otherwise stated Project credits: Developer: Urban Villages Management: Aparium Hotel Group Design architect: Studio Gang Interior designer: Wildman Chalmers Design Interior architects of record: Fowler Architecture and Design Art curator: Katherine Homes Contractor: The Beck Group Landscape architect: Superbloom (..)

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Deezen

JANUARY 2, 2024

Its design was informed by surrounding farm structures "How might we use the qualities of these decaying yet compelling utilitarian buildings as the jumping off point for a modern wine country design?"

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DesignRulz

JANUARY 18, 2024

Investing in a high-quality roof is not only a practical decision but also a wise financial investment, this is why it is important to know how to choose the right contractor for your roof, like advanceroofingllc.com/. Look for contractors who specialize in roofing and have a solid reputation in the industry.

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Deezen

JANUARY 6, 2025

The undulating metal pavilions were informed by dancing For its part, Lake Flato wanted to increase shade, maintain connections to the existing Gonzales buildings, and create usable public spaces for year-round programming. According to the team, the undulating roofs of the two performance structures reference the fluid movement of dance.

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Westeck News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Content courtesy of: BC Housing General Contractors and the BC Energy Step Code Building Standard Since 2008, the Province of British Columbia has made energy efficiency a BC Building Code objective. New Condition for General Contractor License Renewal Licensed general contractors are required to meet prescribed qualifications.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Portland-based studio Hacker Architects has replaced an outdated lodge with a blackened wood -and-glass structure featuring elements informed by the volcanic landscape of Sisters, Oregon. The form and pitch of the roof match the slope of nearby Black Butte, while clerestory windows bring light into the space from all directions.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Project credits: Architect and interior design: LAMAS Architecture Project team: Vivian Lee (architect), James Macgillivray (architect), Andrea Rodriguez Fos (project manager) Landscape: Paysage Lambert and Oscar Hache Structural and civil engineer: Eric St George Structures and Civile Mechanical engineer: Genecor Contractor: Construction Yves Lessard (..)

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Deezen

JANUARY 8, 2022

Contractor: Cates Fine Homes. The post Japanese architecture informs design of Minnesota house by Salmela Architect appeared first on Dezeen. Team: David Salmela (principal), Kai Salmela (design lead), Emre Erenler. Energy consultant: Malini Srivastava. Structural engineer: Meyer Borgman Johnson.

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SW Oregon Architect

JUNE 16, 2024

For more than a century, the print edition of the Sweets Catalog was a construction industry staple, providing architects, engineers, and contractors with comprehensive information on building products and materials. Its original aim was to centralize product details and serve as a critical industry resource.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Read: Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion informs minimal Quebec pool house Sand is laid across the floor and a series of sliding glass panels fully retract to open the room to the outdoors. Below the pool is a relaxation room, enveloped in a curvilinear wood volume that swoops down from the ceiling and folds to form tiered benches.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Read: Ennead Architects references traditional Turkish architecture for US Embassy in Ankara The second floor contains a large informal bar and a series of breakout spaces linked by a feature staircase. Meanwhile, the upper level is more flexible with a large U-shaped open plan that can adapt to agency requirements.

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Deezen

JANUARY 7, 2025

Project credits: Design Architect: jones | haydu, Hulett Jones, Paul Haydu, Aaron Goldman, Kate Sistek, Kyle Edmister Architect of Record: JMF Arquitectos Contractor: Hermida y Asociados Structural Engineer: Guillen Rosa & Asociados Electrical Engineer: Cadelec, S.R.L. The photography is by Matthew Millman.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 9, 2022

I recently happened to read two especially thought-provoking pieces online about the future of BIM (Building Information Modeling). He posits the future of BIM will not be BIM at all but rather a new technology— Building Information Optimization. The problem is attaining this mastery is presently beyond the reach of most small firms.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 11, 2025

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the way architects manage information is becoming just as critical as the designs they create. For small firm architects, this approach is a reminder that working closely with contractors from the outset of a project can result in better outcomes for all parties involved.

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Deezen

MARCH 13, 2025

Surrounding mountains informed the home's hue While nearly half of the area is located below ground, the rest is lofted into a naturally ventilated lookout which holds the sleeping spaces with perforated steel screens that shade the upper level and control sun exposure. metre) height limit, pushing shared spaces into the earth.

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SW Oregon Architect

OCTOBER 8, 2023

To address cost limitations, owners may need to work closely with their architects and contractors to identify effective solutions. Open communication and collaboration between the owner, architect, and contractor from the project’s inception are clearly effective strategies for maximizing the value of construction projects.

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Deezen

JANUARY 10, 2025

Surrounding planting and landscaping provide green spaces, gardens and quiet zones for relaxation and informal gatherings. A concrete bench helps to demarcate different zones The pavilion, which has a green roof to make it "an integral part of the landscape", features rain chains that bring rainwater down to beds planted with meadow plants.

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Deezen

MARCH 17, 2025

In addition to its gabled form and visible timber-frame structure, Tudor influences also informed the layout of the home, with living spaces organised in a pinwheel around a central fireplace and concrete chimney. The photography is by Charles Hosea.

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Deezen

JULY 31, 2023

Project credits: Architect: Níall McLaughlin Architects Structural engineer: Smith and Wallwork M&E engineer: Ritchie + Daffin Quantity surveyor: KSP Planning and heritage consultant: Montagu Evans Landscape design: Kim Wilkie Approved inspector: Socotec Main contractor: Millimetre Roofing: Roles Broderick Glazing: Cantifix Electrical: First (..)

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Deezen

JULY 13, 2023

Project credits: Design architect: The Miller Hull Partnership Architect of record: Page Contractor: BL Harbert International Client: US Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) The post Democracy and Mayan architecture inform Miller Hull's US embassy in Guatemala City appeared first on Dezeen.

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SW Oregon Architect

JULY 21, 2024

The new City Hall consolidates an assortment of city services, including the offices of the Mayor and City Council, City Manager’s Office, Central Services Administration, Employee Resource Center, Equity and Community Engagement, Finance, and Information Services. City Council Chamber.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Built with the goal of eventually housing data from over 50,000 building product brands in the industry, Digital Catalog aspires to be the most comprehensive resource for material information, technical documentation and product availability all within a single, user-friendly interface.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Refining project workflows to boost efficiency, especially for firms relying on contractors. With EntreArchitect, you can stay ahead of industry trends, benchmark your performance, and make informed business decisions. Enhancing cash flow management with better forecasting and financial planning. Want the Full Report?

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Deezen

APRIL 15, 2025

The 14-metre-tall pavilion has a temporary structure built by contractor ES Global , wrapped in folded sheets of powder-coated aluminium to create a 3D gridded surface pattern.

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SW Oregon Architect

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

AutoDesk’s Revit software has likewise dominated the Building Information Modeling (BIM) marketplace; the seamless interoperability of Navisworks and Revit has mutually enhanced their wholesale adoption by all members of the project team. In my experience, it is primarily the general contractor who coordinates and manages the combined model.

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The Architect's Newsletter

JUNE 17, 2024

How do designers, architects, engineers, and contractors keep up with the firehose of information and new tools meant to make our work faster, more accurate, The post TECH+ returns to Los Angeles on June 28 appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. AEC technologies are rapidly evolving.

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e-architect

MARCH 10, 2025

The Marlim Costa Cabral refurbishment and Porto, Portugal – Building Information Architecture: José António Lopes da Costa – [link] and Tiago Meireles Co-workers: Joana Jorge Engineering Strumep: Engenharia Projedomus: Projectos e Inst.

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SW Oregon Architect

MAY 21, 2023

This requires making informed decisions during the design process, considering such factors as client requirements, budget limitations, sustainability, and safety. Coordination and Collaboration: Architects often work as part of a larger project team, including engineers, contractors, and other professionals.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Overwhelm : An overload of sensory and informational input, leading to paralysis. While most architects are adept at managing the immediate response to stress (such as an urgent email from a contractor), they rarely close the loop by signaling to their bodies that the stressor has passed.

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Deezen

APRIL 26, 2023

The client, Lou Maxon, was also the general contractor on the project and worked with Olson Kundig Architects to allow for the studio to move back and forth on the rails. It’s a prime example of taking an idea 60 per cent or 70 per cent of the way, and then stepping aside to let an expert bring it fully to life."

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Westeck News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Here you’ll find the information, insights, inspiration, tips, tools and, most importantly, access to professional renovators, to get your job done right. Getting informed is the first step in doing it right. This section provides the basic information you need – step by step. Contractors to avoid 3. DIY or Hire a Pro?

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 6, 2025

Whether it’s AutoCAD, Building Information Modeling (BIM), or now AI, architects have traditionally been hesitant to embrace change.” . “Innovation is spiking,” Evan explained, “but architectural adoption remains slow. This has been a consistent pattern throughout history.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 13, 2025

Deconstructed Workshops focuses on teaching architects, engineers, and contractors the art of crafting winning proposals, both online and in live workshops. Julie shares how her sensitivity to space informed her approach to marketing: I remember stepping into an architecture firm for the first time to interview for a job.

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