BD+C

DECEMBER 26, 2013

'What are the major trends likely to affect the green building industry and markets in the U.S. in 2014? As one of the world''s leading green building consultants, keynote speakers and authors, Jerry Yudelson thinks he knows the answers. He offers his green building mega-trends for 2014: read more.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 15, 2013

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Career / Surviving Architecture School Surviving Architecture School Bob Borson — December 16, 2013 — 49 Comments Despite what you might hear, architecture school is terrific. I know that it isn’t easy and I can still remember moments of crippling panic as I looked around the studio during my presentation.

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DECEMBER 22, 2013

Christmas is upon us. Its a time of twinkling lights, evergreen trees and giving gifts to the ones we love. For many, its a time looked forward to all year long. Unfortunately, for some, its a time of stress, depression and anxiety. For Christians, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It’s a time of new beginnings, peace, love and joy. It’s a time for dreams… a time hope and optimism.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2013

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Career / Architecture and The Art of Getting it Wrong Architecture and The Art of Getting it Wrong Bob Borson — December 12, 2013 — 38 Comments Architecture is not a trade, it’s a craft … and it normally takes years of practice before you start to routinely exist in the delicate balance between programming requirements and artistic expression.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 18, 2013

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Holidays / Christmas Cards from Famous Architects Christmas Cards from Famous Architects Bob Borson — December 19, 2013 — 22 Comments It’s that time a year again … I’m starting to run out of ideas and my office is flooded with greeting cards wishing us a ‘Happy Holiday’, ‘Merry Christmas’, or ‘Seasons Greetings’, therefore it’s tim

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BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2013

'The 500,000 sf, 14-story One Angel Square in Manchester, England, is being promoted as "the most environmentally-friendly building in the world.". The structure earned a Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) score of 95.16%, the highest score ever given by BREEAM. Features include earth tubes for heating and cooling, double-skinned facade and rainwater harvesting. 3DReid was the architecture firm behind the project.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 17, 2013

'Yes, it''s the time of the year when everyone and their cousin reveals their bold predictions and big trends for the coming year. Tech giant IBM just released one of the better forward-looking reports: "The 5 in 5: Innovations That Will Change Our Lives in the Next Five Years," complete with videos and colorful infographics (see below). Body Image: read more.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 8, 2013

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Architects / Architects and the AIA Architects and the AIA Bob Borson — December 9, 2013 — 36 Comments If you receive any sort of professional correspondence from me, you will see three letters after my name … Robert Borson, AIA The acronym “AIA” stands for the American Institute of Architects , a professional organization for architects that offers education, government

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 4, 2013

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Interior Design / Considering white marble counter tops? Considering white marble counter tops? Bob Borson — December 5, 2013 — 31 Comments There are few things that are as stunning to me as a white marble counter top … I love them and appreciate the character and history they have as a material.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 31, 2013

'BD+C editors and our contributors posted hundreds of blogs in 2013. Here''s a recap of the most popular topics. They include valuable lessons from one of the first BIM-related lawsuits and sage advice from AEC legend Arthur Gensler. Body Image: read more.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 29, 2013

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Blog / Out with the Old, In with the New Out with the Old, In with the New Bob Borson — December 30, 2013 — 58 Comments It’s pre-dawn on a Sunday and I am currently sitting in my kitchen, the rest of my house still in bed, trying to get my bearings in place before the new year kicks off in earnest.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 24, 2013

'The government of Qatar has released details of Sharq Crossing, a massive infrastructure project designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. The work in Doha will include three bridges connected by underwater tunnels, spanning 12 km. When complete, the crossing will connect Hamad International Airport to the cultural district of Katara, as well as the central business district.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 6, 2013

'La Métaphone, a concert hall in Ognies, France, is a 1,980-sm facility with the unique characteristic of being a structural musical instrument. The solar-powered building incorporates musical elements in its walls, which can be played by musicians inside or outside the facility. Architect Isabel Herault, of Herault Arnold Architectes, has referred to the building as an "urban musical instrument.".

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

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BD+C

DECEMBER 20, 2013

'Looking at trends and predictions from the beginning of 2013, many anticipated that it would be a transformational year as healthcare organizations evolved to confront the challenges of a changing marketplace. As the year draws to a close and we look to the future, despite the lack of clarity regarding many elements of healthcare reform, there are several core tenets that will likely continue to drive transition within our industry.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 19, 2013

'The Natural Resources Defense Council has released The Green Edge: How Commercial Property Investment in Green Infrastructure Creates Value -- a first-ever illustrative and well-documented report that helps demonstrate the value of green infrastructure. Body Image: read more.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 11, 2013

'Starting January 1, 2014, architects who apply for an occupational license in Texas will have to share their fingerprints with the state. Texas House Bill 1717, passed earlier this year, says that applicants seeking a license from the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners must submit "a complete and legible set of fingerprints, on a form prescribed by the board, to the board or to the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record information." read more.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2013

'Dubai has been chosen as the site of the 2020 World Expo. HOK led the design team that developed the master plan for the Expo, which is expected to draw more than 25 million visitors from October 2020 through April 2021. Dubai’s selection – themed "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future" – was announced Nov. 27 by representatives of the 168 Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) member nations.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 30, 2013

'Just eight years after opening the Santiago Calatrava-designed City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain, local authorities say the seven-building complex is falling apart, according to a report by The Telegraph. read more.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 17, 2013

'The National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preservation Green Lab initiative have released the report “Industry Research and Recommendations for Small Buildings and Small Portfolios,” analyzing untapped opportunities in energy savings. read more.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 30, 2013

'The 2013 survey of U.S. architectural registration boards by NCARB indicates that there are currently 105,847 registered architects in the United States. This represents a 0.24% increase in licensed architects from last year’s survey. read more.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2013

'SmithGroupJJR, the oldest architecture and engineering firm in the U.S., has opened an office in Shanghai, China. The 160-year-old SmithGroupJJR , known for its award-winning designs and integrated services, will focus on several of China’s biggest growth markets: research and development, healthcare, continuing care/retirement communities, and higher education. read more.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 3, 2013

'The Daytona International Speedway is zooming ahead on the largest renovation in the Florida venue’s 54-year history. Gleeds is serving as cost manager for the $400 million effort, dubbed “Daytona Rising,” on behalf of the International Speedway Corp. Body Image: read more.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 18, 2013

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Bags / An Electrician’s Bag An Electrician’s Bag Bob Borson — December 18, 2013 — 5 Comments After a little break, it’s time for another entry into ongoing series I have been running where we get to take an inside look into the working contents of various design and construction related professionals.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 31, 2013

'The world''s tallest twisting tower and the rise of augmented reality technology in construction were among the 10 most popular articles posted on Building Design+Construction ''s website, BDCnetwork.com, in 2013. Here''s a roundup of the top articles from the past 12 months. Happy New Year from the BD+C editorial team! Body Image: read more.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 20, 2013

'Dissatisfied with the one-dimensional nature of defining energy efficiency as it relates to commercial buildings, international engineering firm Buro Happold developed a metric that links energy use to economic performance. The Building Economic Energy Coefficient (BEEC) could help many commercial building owners whose properties use a lot of energy (input), but add economic value to their cities and regions (output). read more.

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