BD+C
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Generally speaking, no one’s thrilled to receive a bill. Your clients are no exception. However, there are techniques you can use with your invoices that both highlight your firm’s value and make the process more convenient for clients. The result? Bills that make them smile (or at least not frown).
Life of an Architect
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
In what has become an annual “must write” post, I present to you THE definitive list of “What to Get an Architect for Christmas.” This is the 8th version of this list and I’m not going to lie, I’m starting to feel a little like Ebenezer Scrooge about the whole thing because I have unknowingly started to come up with some internal rules that govern what sort of gifts do, and do not, make my list.
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EntreArchitect
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
The material for preparing an annual budget, an annual profit plan, developing project fee budgets, and calculating billing rates—is the stuff of financial planning. Each is a type of forecast that serves as a benchmark for financial management. Annual profit plans and annual budgets are your firm’s financial goals expressed in dollars—your vision of what you hope your firm will achieve in the coming year.
Matt Fajkus Architecture
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
Preface by Matt Fajkus: "We believe it’s important for an architect’s process to be inclusive in many ways. One aspect of this refers to using different tools in the design and presentation process, such as both digital models as well as physical scale models. In this piece, Jeremy speaks about the role of physical scale models in the design sequence.".
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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.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
It’s late November, which means it is market forecast season for the AEC industry. Construction outlook reports from the American Institute of Architects, Associated Builders and Contractors, ConstructConnect, Dodge Data & Analytics, and FMI are beginning to roll in. And if the early prognostications are any indication, 2018 is shaping up to be a little less rosy for the nonresidential and multifamily construction markets.
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BD+C
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
After the Stapleton International Airport closed in 1995, most of the associated buildings were demolished. One of the few survivors, an air traffic control tower, stood vacant for over 20 years as the surrounding community grew around the site. The historic tower, which avoided demolition a few more times over the years, recently received its second lease on live as a Punch Bowl Social, a Denver-based “eat-ertainment” company that combines social gaming with a focus on culinary and beverage off
BD+C
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
According to a report released today by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), the private construction industry’s value added as a percentage of the nation’s real gross domestic product (GDP) rose to 4 in 2016, the highest level since 2009.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Building Design + Construction’s 34th annual Reconstruction Awards honor 19 projects for standing out as the best in renovation, preservation and adaptive reuse work. For the 2017 Reconstruction Awards, BD+C awarded two Platinum award, four Gold awards, five Silver awards, five bronze awards, and three honorable mentions. The projects ranged in use from restaurants and university buildings to healthcare facilities and religious buildings.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
The University of Arkansas’s new 202,027-sf, 708-bed residence hall, dubbed the Stadium Drive Residence Halls, is set to become the first large-scale mass timber residence hall and living learning setting in the country. The project is currently under construction on a linear four-acre site that slopes from north to south. Within this relatively small, densely planted buffer zone the project is shaped by the concept of “a cabin in the woods” that provides a new university gateway.
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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.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Connor Christian wasn’t supposed to be working on the NNYB. Based in Omaha, Christian, who is Director of Digital Implementation at HDR, was visiting the offices of TZC (the consortium of design-builders constructing the NNYB) regarding an unrelated transportation project. One day, HDR’s Project Director, Jeff Han, burst through the door and asked him, “You’re the new BIM guy, right?
BD+C
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
In March, we wrote about the grand opening of Porsche Design Tower in Miami, with its “Dezervator” car elevator and ultra-luxury amenities. The $550 million tower is Porsche Design’s first residential project. .
BD+C
DECEMBER 1, 2017
It took 11 years and creative financing through a public-private partnership to resurrect UC Berkeley’s Bowles Hall, the nation’s first residential college. Built in 1928 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Gothic-style building became too expensive to maintain and fell into disrepair over the years.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Planners are often asked to test a facilities concept, define how much space it will take, and determine how much it will cost to complete. These questions are useful in the early concept phase of a project, but the basis for planning is missing; what am I solving for, and how does this potential “bricks and mortar” solution meet a defined service, market, or strategic need of the organization?
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
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Securus Technologies tagline, “Connecting what matters,” was the inspiration behind the lauckgroup-designed renovation of its 154,000-sf North Texas headquarters building. The redesigned space infuses elements of company culture into the design. The unique H-shape of the building allows for an abundance of daylighting and greenery to reach all interior viewpoints, something that was considered a vital component for the building that is used around the clock. .
BD+C
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
When William Crapo “Billy” Durant and Josiah Dallas Dort leased a cotton mill in Flint, Mich., in 1886 for their new carriage-building business, no one could have predicted that, 22 years later, Durant would gain control of Buick Motor Company from its founder, David Dunbar Buick, and form General Motors Company. The old cotton mill, known as Durant-Dort Factory One, is regarded by historians as the place where GM was born.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) coatings are one of the most commonly used commercial and industrial coatings on the market. PVDF is a fluoropolymer resin that is highly inert and stable, providing excellent resistance from metal weathering over time. PVDF coatings are a resin-based coating system. They are widely used when a durable coating is needed on project exteriors to resist weathering, chalking, fading, and UV rays while offering exceptional protection to the substrate.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
The new Columbia University School of Nursing building anchors the Medical Center’s urban New York City campus and offers students learning and social spaces. The building, conceived by FXFOWLE and Co Architects as a “welcoming lantern,” provides 65% more space than the school’s previous location. Running throughout the seven-story building is a “collaboration ribbon” that begins in the lobby and flows upwards.
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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
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
Arising tower by tower in a former waterfront railway yard, CityPlace remade Toronto’s skyline with its collection of new high-rise towers, and became home to over 20,000 residents. This community of Torontonians pioneering vertical living are not just young singles and “empty nesters,” but also families. .
BD+C
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
The Log at Williams College dates to the mid-1700s. In 1941, the structure was turned into an Alumni House; five years later, the Dodge Room was added. After a fire in 1951, another addition was built. Two years ago, local firm Cummings General Contractor and design firm C&H Architects led the upgrade of The Log to modern energy, safety, and access standards.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
The healthcare industry is a huge driver of technological advancement. Less than a generation ago, complex cardiovascular and endovascular procedures typically required open heart surgery. In today’s medical landscape, such conditions are diagnosed and treated using advanced technologies that make surgery less traumatic and facilitate shorter recovery times.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
Denver voters passed one of the strictest green roof mandates of any city in the world earlier this month. Initiative 300, passed with about 54% of votes cast, creates a new building code that requires vegetative roof systems or solar panels for most buildings 25,000 sf or larger constructed after Jan. 1, 2018. The measure is more stringent than other green roof codes because it also requires many existing buildings to be retrofitted with green roofs when a roof needs replacement.
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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
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
After Superstorm Sandy, New York City revised its building codes in 2013 to make buildings more resilient to flooding. But landlords of most buildings in the flood plain have not been required to meet these flood-prevention standards, and many structures remain vulnerable to similar weather events. The new requirements include raising structures above flood elevation or flood-proofing buildings below that point, and ensuring that residents on higher floors can access potable water if electric wa
BD+C
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
Built in 1932, the Collegiate Georgia–style Roosevelt High School campus in Washington’s Petworth neighborhood suffered from numerous shortsighted “improvements” made in 1977. The project team, led by architect Perkins Eastman, restored the original cupola, reopened the school’s historic front door (closed for 30 years), and infilled one of the three original courtyards.
BD+C
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Not long ago, urban waterfronts were mostly populated with ships and cranes and metal containers that held troves of goods ranging from the everyday to the exotic. Ancillary industries were located nearby, in plain buildings that did not bear the obvious signifiers of design. And men labored in unglamorous but necessary work that allowed the mechanics of trade to operate smoothly.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
The Sanctuary, a 30-unit condo conversion in Southeast Washington, D.C., may be a sign of things to come for some of the 850 or so places of worship in the Nation’s Capital that are closing their doors. Such was the case for the Way of the Cross church. When its congregation decided to relocate to the suburbs, The Rubin Group (in partnership with Regua) snapped up the 1898 Gothic Revival church and 1914 annex.
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