Life of an Architect
JANUARY 10, 2021
There is a nostalgia associated with architects and sketching but is it still an integral part of the design process anymore? The post Ep 066: Architects and Sketching first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 066: Architects and Sketching at Life of an Architect. There is a nostalgia associated with architects and sketching but is it still an integral part of the design process anymore?
L² Design
JANUARY 14, 2021
It's a new year - and a new (big) project has started at #L2HQ! First up, the kitchen sink workspace - arguably one of the most important spaces in the kitchen. The post Inspiration #68: Kitchen Sink Workspace appeared first on L² Design, LLC.
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BD+C
JANUARY 12, 2021
Community Architect Daily
JANUARY 15, 2021
For years Baltimore City DOT mostly made headlines for unfixed potholes, badly timed traffic signals, the faltering of the once popular Circulator bus, followed by the faltering of the Baltimore Water Taxi service (a private service licensed by the City), and the collapse of Baltimore Bikeshare. As frosting on these failures DOT installed bikelanes and then ripped some out again.
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Kryton International leads the way in integral waterproofing solutions for concrete, helping architects, engineers, and developers protect their projects from moisture-related damage. With Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) technology, concrete becomes inherently waterproof, extending the lifespan of structures while minimizing maintenance. This proven technology is trusted worldwide for its ability to self-seal micro-cracks, protect against water ingress, and withstand harsh conditions.
Life of an Architect
JANUARY 14, 2021
One of the many activities undertaken in architecture school is the study of Architectural Precedents. While I am may not be convinced of the outcomes, I do believe in their value. The post Studio Lessons 101: Architectural Precedents first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Studio Lessons 101: Architectural Precedents at Life of an Architect.
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Arcmax Architects
JANUARY 13, 2021
Looking for Low Cost Duplex House Design for Making New Duplex ? Arcmax Architects provides Latest design of duplex and Houses with custom Duplex House Plans.Call Arcmax Architects +91-9898390866. We all have seen buildings that are completely constructed manually but our project introduces the use of software technologies in the world of construction.
Architecture Chat
JANUARY 9, 2021
Five years of a learning experience The mind of an architecture student is indeed a cauldron filled with fretting emotions, art, thought-provoking ideas, stories, and myriad experiences. Five years spent in an architecture school are nothing less than a roller-coaster that persuades you to find hidden values and varying purposes. But like everything, architecture has its pros and cons.
DC By Design
JANUARY 11, 2021
The hours bled from afternoon into night last Wednesday, as I remained transfixed by the television images of rioters laying siege to the U.S. Capitol, this majestic building I love so much, where I used to spend so much time as a Washington correspondent for a group of Florida newspapers in the late 90s and early Aughts. Photograph by Adam Brockett.
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BD+C
JANUARY 12, 2021
Two new net-zero hotel projects could be a sign of things to come for the hospitality industry , which is ripe for efficiency improvement. The industry comprises about 10% of all commercial real estate in the U.S., and has the highest energy use intensity (EUI) of all CRE sectors. The projects, the William Penn Hotel in San Francisco, and a new boutique hotel in New Haven, Conn., are on target to be the industry’s first net-zero buildings.
Arcmax Architects
JANUARY 11, 2021
Important Factors to Consider in the Resort Planning and Design. Image. magneto. Mon, 01/11/2021 - 18:38. Resort Planning and Design : By Arcmax Architects and Planners, call +91-9898390866 or +91-9753567890. You may be an entrepreneur, development manager at a renowned chain of resorts or an individual interested in the idea of setting up a resort.
A Better Built Environment
JANUARY 10, 2021
We learned a few things this week: Truth Matters. Having an informed population who can decipher between facts and conspiracy theories is essential to a functioning democracy. It is clear that too many Americans can’t. I don’t know when our society shifted from respecting education, science, and progress, to what we have now - masses of ignorant people believing online conspiracies and attacking science during a deadly pandemic.
BD+C
JANUARY 13, 2021
From July through October of 2020, national construction costs rose, on average, by 0.25%, based on 14 markets in North America tracked by the construction consulting firm Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), which has just released its North America Construction Cost report for the fourth quarter of 2020.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
BD+C
JANUARY 11, 2021
Built on a repurposed brownfield site to replace the existing Mukilteo ferry terminal, the new Mukilteo Multimodal Ferry Terminal provides more space for vehicle holding and separates pedestrian and vehicle boarding with an overhead walkway for safer, more efficient loading, especially for people with disabilities. The new facility includes a 5,865-sf terminal, a 4,193-sf maintenance building, and a 828-sf toll plaza.
BD+C
JANUARY 14, 2021
Environmental and planning groups have petitioned the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to update flood maps , set tougher standards for floodplain construction, and prepare for climate change.
BD+C
JANUARY 11, 2021
The continued growth of zero energy buildings ( ZEB ) will be driven by commitment from developed and developing economies in pursuing ZEB targets, enforcement of stringent global building codes and standards, and advancements in building technologies.
BD+C
JANUARY 14, 2021
3XN has unveiled the new joint home of Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) in Odense, Denmark. The 215,000-sf project will enhance collaboration and employee well-being while offering highly specialized environments for robot research and development. . The new facility will group most of UR and MiR’s activities, which are currently spread across five different addresses in Odense, in one location, creating the world’s largest hub for cobots (collaborative robots that work a
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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
JANUARY 14, 2021
Leaders in sustainable real estate know how to optimize energy. The LEED rating system was built upon the premise that the polluting impact of energy consumption is the priority in making a greener building. In fact, total end-use energy consumption by the residential and commercial sectors was about 21 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu) in 2019, which equals 28% of total U.S. end-use energy consumption in that year ( source ).
BD+C
JANUARY 14, 2021
This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors speak with AEC industry leaders about: . • Innovations in Passive House design and construction. • The challenges of building a design team and opening a new design studio during a pandemic. . . Thanks to our episode sponsor: Life of an Architect podcast .
BD+C
JANUARY 12, 2021
Epic Games, Turnbridge Equities, and Denali Properties have agreed to transfer the ownership of the 980,000-sf, 87-acre Cary Towne Center, located in Cary, N.C., to Epic. Epic purchased the mall for $95 million.
BD+C
JANUARY 13, 2021
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BD+C
JANUARY 11, 2021
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has adopted five new safe harbors for new multifamily housing projects. These safe harbors apply to instances where there are conflicts between applicable code and FHA requirements. Safe harbors often lag behind new codes and standards, so these updates should reduce confusion for architects and contractors.
BD+C
JANUARY 13, 2021
The International Code Council’s (ICC’s) plan to alter how it develops the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) has raised the ire of those pushing for more stringent efficiency measures.
BD+C
JANUARY 11, 2021
Turner Construction Company has rebranded its supply chain management services as SourceBlue. The company unveiled the new name as part of an extensive strategic initiative to elevate the supply chain planning and procurement experience in the construction industry. The new brand reflects its vision to offer clients a single point of contact for all of their supply chain planning and procurement requirements.
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