BD+C

JULY 23, 2018

After you read our new research report on the future of offsite construction ( “New Day, New Mindset: Rethinking Offsite Construction” ) published in partnership with the Construction Users Roundtable and the Construction Industry Institute, you may take away some powerful themes that jumped into my consciousness.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 26, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Want to have YOUR best work featured here at EntreArchitect? Click here to learn how. Get Space Vancouver by Jarod Hall of di’velept design. Project Name. Jarod Hall.

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Architects for Urbanity

JULY 22, 2018

Architects f or Urbanity propose a new typology of office space for public institutions, one that brings public servants and citizens in interaction and introduces the notion of efficiency and human character into the realm of bureaucracy. Team : Marina Kounavi , Karolina Szóstkiewicz, Irgen Salianji , Tatiana Zoumpoulaki, Karolina Duda, Konstantina Lola Location: Elefsina, Greece Program: Administration and Services Building The proposal for the new office building of P.E.D.A. is based on a rad

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Life of an Architect

JULY 22, 2018

Architects like to travel, at least that’s what all my friends who are architects would like you to believe. While I will agree that this is a true statement, I think it’s a fairly generic statement because don’t all people like to travel? In this fourth episode of the Life of an Architect podcast, Landon and I take on the topic of traveling – or at least we start a conversation about traveling.

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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.

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BD+C

JULY 26, 2018

Personalized learning tailored to the needs of individual students, coupled with group projects, is taking hold in the nation's schools. “We can’t just line up students in rows and teach everybody the same way, at the same pace,” says Leanne Meyer-Smith, AIA, LEED AP, VP of Architecture with Wight & Company. “That’s not working.”. In terms of school design, no single template has taken hold, but one thing is certain: long, double-loaded corridors are a thing of the past.

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Architects for Urbanity

JULY 24, 2018

Team : Karolina Szóstkiewicz, Irgen Salianji, Marina Kounavi, Harris Vamvakas, Karolina Duda, Konstantina Lola Status : Competition project Location : Wroclaw, Poland Program : Museum The central idea of the project derives from the Lubomirski Princes Museum’s precious content of the exhibition material. A special box is therefore proposed to accommodate the treasures of the museum: the arts exhibition on the ground floor, the numismatic exhibition on the first, the treasury on the second and th

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BD+C

JULY 26, 2018

Faced with the complexities of value-based payment models and the uncertainties surrounding healthcare reform, the nation's healthcare delivery systems are taking the long view of their operations. “They're looking at everything from organizational structures, staffing, and services, all the way down to the cost of building and operating a facility,” says Mike Zorich, PE, LEED AP, Client Executive with engineering firm IMEG.

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BD+C

JULY 26, 2018

Vacuum-insulated glass, high-gloss fiber cement, attack-resistant openings were among the new product launches at the 2018 AIA National Convention last month in New York. . . WhiteOUT multi-fold door system, by NanaWall .

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BD+C

JULY 23, 2018

Framework, a 12-story tall wood building planned for Portland, Ore., has been placed on hold for the foreseeable future. The structure was billed as the first wood high-rise in the U.S. Initiated in 2014, the mixed-use project was said to push the boundaries of resilient and sustainable innovation.

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This ebook is a helpful guide for architects & specification writers, focusing on the crucial role specifications play in building design. It dives into different types, relevant regulations, & best practices to keep in mind. You’ll find practical tips.

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BD+C

JULY 25, 2018

An aging, diversifying U.S. population is prompting developers to shift their multifamily expansion plans to accommodate changing lifestyle preferences. . “As Millennials mature, they’re looking to invest in homes for themselves or have families,” says Daun St. Amand, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Vice President and Global Residential Sector Leader at CallisonRTKL.

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BD+C

JULY 24, 2018

Los Angeles is moving ahead with a plan to rewrite development rules so that denser development can take place near transit stations. Los Angeles City Council's Planning and Land Use Management Committee recently approved the Expo Corridor Transit Neighborhood Plan. This would allow more housing, retail, and office space near five transit stations.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 24, 2018

Recruitment Strategies for Small Firm Architects. Recruiting new employees is one of the most important things a professional services firm can do to be sustainable. A solid recruitment strategy not only reduces employee turnover and minimizes cost, it also builds the firm’s reputation as one that actively invests in building sustainable futures for its employees and clients.

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BD+C

JULY 24, 2018

Under orders from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to largely eliminate the flow of sewage into rivers and streams, Cincinnati is moving forward with a plan using green solutions.

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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.

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BD+C

JULY 26, 2018

The U.S. Department of Energy recently introduced Better Buildings Financing Navigator Version 2.0. The improved, updated online tool connects users to proven approaches and professional connections needed to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Version 2.0 includes renewable energy financing options, sector-specific and location-specific financing resources, a smart database of financing providers that can be searched and filtered, updated market data, and more.

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BD+C

JULY 26, 2018

Officials in St. Paul, Minn., announced that the city has set a zero carbon goal for 2050. City-owned buildings are to hit that target by 2030, with all buildings following suit by mid-century. A two-year study of carbon emissions within the city found that 52% were related to physical structures.

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BD+C

JULY 25, 2018

Saint Gobain, the giant building materials supplier, has released the results of a three-year-long study that compared occupant comfort for the 800 employees at its old headquarters in Valley Forge, Pa., with the comfort levels for those same employees after they moved into the company’s new 277,000-sf North American headquarters in Malvern, Pa., which opened in October 2015.

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BD+C

JULY 24, 2018

Energy analysis and consulting firm, The Weidt Group, is offering its Net Energy Optimizer (NEO) tool for public use. The software as a service application allows users to see validated results for hundreds of proven energy-efficiency options in real time, according to a Weidt Group press release. The tool was previously available only to Weidt Group consultants.

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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?

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BD+C

JULY 25, 2018

Last January, Bcause LLC brought online a $65 million data center in Virginia Beach, Va., whose sole purpose is to mine Bitcoin. This is the largest cryptocurrency data center in North America. Bcause chose this location to serve Northern Virginia, the largest data center market in the U.S. Last year, the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia Pacific absorbed 583.5 MW of new data center capacity.

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