BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2020

The Willis Tower is currently undergoing a more than $500 million renovation that will transition it from an office building into a neighborhood that delivers life and work experiences. As part of this evolution, Willis Tower, under LEED’s latest v4.1 rating system, has become the largest building in the United States to earn LEED Platinum certification.

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Building Renovation IT 105

The Architect's Desktop

DECEMBER 31, 2019

In order to have a new ceiling type with a "custom" ceiling grid pattern, you need a Fill Pattern that defines the grid pattern, a Material to which that Fill Pattern can be assigned as a Surface Pattern, and, finally, a Ceiling Type to which that Material can be assigned. While you can start by duplicating a Ceiling Type and drill your way through the various dialogs until you get to the point where you create a new Fill Pattern for the ceiling, and then drill your way back out, I am going to b

Materials 52

Materials Management IT 52

architect design™

DECEMBER 30, 2019

One of my many hobbies is tracking real estate (yes they are all architectural!) so when a friend sent me this apartment for sale in the Mt Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore I knew immediately I would have to share it here with you! My first condo was a studio and I look fondly back on that time as maintenance is so easy. There is something to be said for 1 room living -all of your favorite things are right there at all times!

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Historic LDS Architecture

DECEMBER 29, 2019

A couple of sculptures by Avard Fairbanks are on the gates of the building.

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Exterior Building 52

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BD+C

JANUARY 3, 2020

Bjarke Ingels Group has recently unveiled its vision for improving Downtown Brooklyn by drawing on the District’s existing conditions, systems, land uses, and policies to create a new design vision for a greener, safer pedestrian and bicycle experience and unlock projects, initiatives, and pilots for a more vibrant public realm.

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2020

Interest in embodied carbon accounting and smart buildings is growing among commercial real estate professionals, according to a recent survey by the STO Building Group. There is increasing momentum to account for carbon emissions, with 52% of those surveyed understanding embodied carbon—the carbon dioxide emitted during the manufacture, transport, and construction of building materials—together with end-of-life emissions.

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Smart Buildings Real Estate Building Transportation 85

BD+C

JANUARY 3, 2020

Calling all emerging architects. Don’t miss out on your chance to enter the $20,000 Forge Prize. Submissions for Stage 1 judging are due soon (January 15). This unique design competition, established by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), invites emerging architects to develop visionary design concepts that embrace steel as the primary structural component to increase project speed.

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Concept Structure Construction Construction 78

BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2020

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released a white paper focused on Metal Composite Material (MCM) labeling. The document, Labeling: Who Cares and Why , addresses the need to make sure the MCM product or system has been tested by an approved agency and labeled according to IBC code. MCM is formed by joining two thin skins of metal—typically aluminum but sometimes zinc, copper, stainless steel, or titanium—to a polyethylene or fire-retardant core and then bonded under a precise temper

Materials 75

Materials Construction Construction 75

BD+C

JANUARY 3, 2020

Wellness is an aspect of building design that has taken the development world by storm. STATS, PROOF. We spend a lot of our time indoors, so wellness investments should combat the issues we are seeing arise within our indoor environments. Wellness is identified as an active process of becoming aware of and making choices towards a healthy and fulfilling life.

Environment 74

Environment Development Developer Building 74

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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.

Architecture

BD+C

DECEMBER 30, 2019

J. David (Dave) Pepper, 59, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his home in Barrington, Illinois. He was born in Evanston on January 15, 1960 to Richard and Roxelyn Pepper. He was a civil engineering graduate of Iowa State University, where he met his wife, Katy. Dave served as CEO of Pepper Construction Group and lived his life in service to others and was widely known for his kindness and generosity.

Civil Engineering 64

Civil Engineering Construction Construction Engineering 64

BD+C

JANUARY 3, 2020

San Francisco is the latest city to declare cars off-limits on a major city street, following the lead of New York. The city by the bay will soon close Market Street to cars, giving streetcars, buses, bicycles/electric scooters, and pedestrians free reign. This action follows New York City’s closing of 14 th Street to cars and converting it to a dedicated bus way.

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Cities IT 52