BD+C
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Can machines design buildings? What can we learn from AEC "superusers"? How are leading contractors winning with offsite construction? The answers to these questions—and so many more—will be explored at Building Design+Construction 's third-annual Accelerate AEC Innovation Conference , May 13-14 at Dream Downtown in New York City.
Life of an Architect
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Getting a job in an architect’s office should be a lot easier than it really is … well, I should put a caveat on that statement to say that it’s hard to get a good job in a good architect’s office. Including mine. The reason this particular topic is on my mind is that I am looking to hire a few people, but we’ll get to that in a minute.
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Think | Architect
MARCH 1, 2019
What am I thinking about today? Contract Administration. Too many incidents and too many stories happened in the past few months. But don’t let him go Just give him a chance to grow Take it easy, take it slow And don’t let him go Don’t let him go If you’ve read my blog before, maybe […].
architect design™
MARCH 1, 2019
One of the great charities of Great Britain (and beyond) is the Landmark Trust. While we all talk about restoring significant old houses they are out there doing the hard work to the most vulnerable properties. Many times they restore structures that are seen as beyond saving that don't necessarily make any sense financially but how do you put a pricetag on our cultural heritage?
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BD+C
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Washington, D.C.’s new 142,000-sf, $65-million entertainment and sports arena combines an NBA training facility with a 4,200-seat public arena to create a building that is the first of its kind, according to project architects Rossetti and Michael Marshall Design.
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BD+C
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Melike Alt?n???k Architects (MMA) recently won an international competition to design the world’s first museum dedicated to robot science in Seoul, South Korea. The competition, hosted by The Seoul Metropolitan Government, called for ideas to design a museum that would support public education in robotics and increase the public knowledge and interest in robots.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Katerra recently launched a new suite of technology products for the “entire lifecycle of the building process.”. The proprietary software integrates data gathered throughout a building’s supply chain and construction process. Apollo Construct, a project management tool for estimation and scheduling, will be the first application offered.
BD+C
MARCH 1, 2019
My colleagues and I have recently settled into a new office overlooking the activity of downtown Minneapolis ten stories below. This means a lot to me: for more than a decade before joining Stantec at its then-suburban campus, I served as the City of Minneapolis’s downtown planner.
BD+C
MARCH 1, 2019
My colleagues and I have recently settled into a new office overlooking the activity of downtown Minneapolis ten stories below. This means a lot to me: for more than a decade before joining Stantec at its then-suburban campus, I served as the City of Minneapolis’s downtown planner.
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BD+C
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
High-income renters are now the fastest-growing segment of the housing population, according to a study by Apartment List. The number of households who earn six-figures and choose to rent has grown 48% over the past decade, the study found. Multi-family construction has quadrupled since 2010 and now exceeds pre-recession levels, with most of the activity on the high end.
BD+C
MARCH 1, 2019
Massachusetts General Hospital’s planned $1 billion expansion in Boston will include many features to cope with a natural disaster. The goal is to create a structure where patients and staff could potentially shelter in place for four days. A hospital spokesperson cited lessons learned from Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy in creating a new wing to be able to withstand a disaster and function afterwards.
BD+C
MARCH 1, 2019
Most prospective owners involved in the process of acquiring a hotel property understand that some renovations may be necessary, but aren’t prepared for hidden moisture and mold damage that will exponentially escalate repair costs. Unfortunately, this kind of oversight happens repeatedly during hotel transactions because the due process that is followed doesn’t include the interaction of building systems that actually cause moisture and mold damage.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
The worst part of Hurricane Maria was not the atmospheric event itself, but the aftermath. Poor infrastructure, unsafe construction practices, and lack of an emergency plan made Maria the deadliest natural disaster in the history of the United States, with deaths estimated at over 4,000. For months, people didn’t have access to clean water, food, or medicine.
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
MARCH 1, 2019
Across the U.S., cities are encouraging residents to walk and bike more, but these activities can be deadly. That’s because roads are still dominated by fast-moving vehicular traffic. Since 2010, cyclist fatalities have increased by 25%, and pedestrian deaths have skyrocketed by 45%.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 23, 2019
Late last month, construction was completed on the $47.7 million Foisie Innovation Studio and Messenger Residence Hall on the campus of Worcester (Mass.) Polytechnic Institute. The 78,000-sf residential and classroom facility was funded through an alumni-led campaign that raised more than $18 million. The building is named after Robert Foisie and Priscilla and George Messenger Jr., who were instrumental in raising money for student scholarships.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
The design concept for the Terminal Modernization Program at Pittsburgh International Airport was unveiled on February 20 at a State of the Airport event and approved by the Allegheny County Airport Authority Board.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
The rooftop park and artificial ski slope that will top Bjarke Ingels Group’s (BIG) Amager Bakke waste-to-energy plant, in operation since 2017, is set to open in April. In addition to the BIG-designed ski slope, the rooftop will also feature a nature-filled park, designed by SLA Architects.
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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
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Students of the Fallingwater Institute’s summer residence programs in architecture, art, and design have a new educational hub courtesy Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. Dubbed High Meadow Studio, the building is an addition to and renovation of an existing garage.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
After beginning construction in 2014, the renovation of Tampa International Airport’s Main Terminal has completed. The $154-million renovation of the Main Terminal and concessions program was one of the largest elements of the first phase of the airport’s overall master plan expansion. It enhances the passenger experience, improves wayfinding, and expands concession options for travelers.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Weiss/Manfredi recently revealed the design for the new U.S. embassy campus in new Delhi, India. The design will restore the modernist Chancery Building and recast the 28-acre embassy compound into a multi-functional campus.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
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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
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
2111 S. Wabash Ave., a 24-story, 275-unit residential building, has begun construction in the McCormick Square area of Chicago’s South Loop. Solomon Cordwell Buenz is designing the building. The multifamily building will have a modern, asymmetric base topped with a glass tower with a “sawtooth” façade. The sawtooth design will provide functional living areas in the form of bays within individual residences.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Standing at the heart of Toronto’s Financial Core, the EY Tower beautifully harmonizes new and old. Architects Kohn Pederson Fox Associates and WZMH Architects aimed to meet ambitious sustainability goals and manage a sensitive historic reconstruction all in one project. Today, the LEED Platinum Certified glass tower successfully integrates an Art Deco icon, complementing neighboring structures while signaling the future of an Ontario business hub.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
After a fire destroyed the Dick Cold Storage facility in August of 2016, the company’s leadership decided quickly to rebuild – and dramatically enhance the structure’s fire protection equipment. Dick Cold Storage opened a new state-of-the-art facility in June 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Working with Tippmann Innovation, the new facility includes the latest and greatest in cold storage technology along with fire protection upgrades, including 18 smoke vents manufactured by The BILCO Company of Connec
BD+C
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association ( AAMA ) updated two documents for evaluating window wall, curtain wall, and storefront systems regarding seismic drift.
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