Life of an Architect
JUNE 13, 2021
Most architects design until the drawings leave the office so why is there so much bad architecture out there? We can all aspire to Design Better. The post Ep 077: Design Better first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 077: Design Better at Life of an Architect. Most architects design until the drawings leave the office so why is there so much bad architecture out there?
BD+C
JUNE 17, 2021
The Grade II* listed former Old War Office building has been undergoing a massive transformation over the last five years to become 85 homes and a Raffles hotel with 125-rooms and suites. A collection of nine restaurants and bars, an spa, a swimming pool, and a garden will also be included.
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The Arch Insider
JUNE 18, 2021
Have you heard the saying “Nature works in mysterious ways”? Nature in itself has an adaptive system that helps it to cope up with environmental changes. Nature can provide us solutions to a lot of our everyday issues. Inspirations from nature have given us answers for complex issues in product design, medicine, science, and technology. This is true for architecture as well!
Shades of Grey
JUNE 18, 2021
I recently uploaded a couple of new songs to YouTube. I think most of us, by now, have a bit of a love-hate relationship with digital media. I abandoned Facebook and Twitter long ago for various reasons, but YouTube remains an important medium. I have disabled the history and I don’t follow “suggestions”. I just have a slowly growing list of channels that I check in on.
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Life of an Architect
JUNE 17, 2021
I am not certain that virtual conventions are really worthwhile. That may be a controversial statement, but I think I can stand by it even in a post-pandemic world. Today marks the start of the AIA 2021 Virtual Convention series. While I am all signed up to attend all 4 days spread out over the summer I will not truly count it as a convention. I mean how can you really?
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Lines on Paper
JUNE 17, 2021
After we completed the ward block of the Bagan Specialist Centre at the end of 2019, the hospital started moving the patients and staff into the new building so that we can renovate the existing building. Together with the owner, we decided to see if we can give the old furniture and equipment a new life. She had some ideas about setting up some reading corners throughout the hospital, for people to stop for a quiet moment to collect their thoughts, to kill some time and hopefully learn somethin
Archmark
JUNE 16, 2021
How Do Architects Attract Better Clients? Check out these five marketing ideas to improve your new business pipeline. Locate Clients Looking for Architects with These Five Architectural Marketing Ideas “How do I attract ideal clients and projects for my architecture firm?” Because we work exclusively with architects, this is a question we hear all the time from firm owners.
Bilgesu Sever
JUNE 15, 2021
In the context of 11th week’s ARCH484 course, we have discussed Berlin and the issue of “Erasing the Urban Boundary” that took place after World War II in Nazi Germany. Dualities existed in terms of its regimen and this had also been seen in the urban typology of Germany and Berlin. After the impacts of the war, the reconstruction process had started and also in that phase two different ideologies had emerged.
BD+C
JUNE 17, 2021
In 2017, Buffalo, New York, revamped its zoning code to cease requiring a minimum amount of parking for commercial and residential projects.
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BLDGBLOG
JUNE 15, 2021
The terrestrial status of Boston is an unexpectedly fascinating topic. A city built on land rescued from the sea, it is not only unusually at risk from sea-level rise; it also hides parts of its marshy past beneath its streets and buildings. As a project by the Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center recently wrote, “No city in the U.S. has a more striking history of landmaking than Boston, with about a sixth of its present land area sitting on estuaries, mudflats, coves, and tidal basin
Rayner Ag
JUNE 14, 2021
One of the greatest challenges in purchasing a bull is to weigh up his physical suitability for his role as a sire with his genetic potential to influence the herd. In my mind, these are two very important factors. However, you can’t approach them both in the same way. It’s impossible to see genetics! Looking at a bull you really have no idea what his progeny are likely to be capable of achieving if they are given the right opportunities.
The Architect's Guide
JUNE 14, 2021
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BD+C
JUNE 17, 2021
Beeping. Clanging. Hammering. Drilling. Many surgeries—especially orthopedic and neurologic procedures—produce hazardous noise levels in operating rooms that negatively affect the well-being of staff as well as their job performance and patient outcomes.
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.
EntreArchitect
JUNE 13, 2021
Many are familiar with sustainability in the context of being as environmentally conscious as possible: getting our LEED points and being responsible stewards of the environment. While this concept is extremely important, there is another facet of sustainability that is also important: personal sustainability. We rarely discuss being responsible stewards to ourselves.
Shades of Grey
JUNE 13, 2021
I’m using Lucerne as a case study for a multidimensional exploratory process. It started off as a painting, a therapeutic physical activity that took me back to my late teens. The scene was selected from a day trip, 4 years ago. There is something magical about exploring an ancient city on a whim, with no clear plan of action, wandering through the streets and drinking in the atmosphere.
Bilgesu Sever
JUNE 13, 2021
In our Building Technologies in Architecture course the new assignment was designing an ecologically sustainable proposal through the single-housing unit typologies that are assigned to us. In this manner, we have defined the climatic conditions of the assigned city, defined the orientation of the block(s) for the optimum solution, designed the building envelope, indicated the zoning of spaces and proposed vegetation for landscaping.
BD+C
JUNE 15, 2021
A sharp increase in the housing supply gap is projected to worsen the affordability crisis, particularly for the disadvantaged, over the next year. The gap will reach 4.5 million units in 2022, up from 2.5 million in 2018, according to a CoreLogic Public Policy Executive. This will be a crisis for those who earn less than half of what their neighbors do.
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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?
Santa Cruz Architect
JUNE 13, 2021
Like so many other technological advances, 3D printing was also slow to get off the ground. In more recent years, however, people are talking of little else. The fast and fascinating developments in this amazing technology are making everyone and every industry sit up and take notice. Architecture is one area where 3D printing is making a lot of headlines, and it will continue to do so in the years ahead.
Lines on Paper
JUNE 12, 2021
In recent years this part of a student’s education takes place at the end of 2 nd Year (3 months), and also at the end of 3 rd Year (3 months). This format aims to help launch students into the work place, and hopefully settle into some sort of gainful employment. In the past, internships were also called practical training or work experience, during which the student train under/with an external supervisor or mentor in the same profession.
Bilgesu Sever
JUNE 17, 2021
In the context of 14th week’s ARCH484 course, we have discussed New York, the terrorist attack and the remembrance of the crisis that took place in 2001. The mentioned crisis was about the Twin Towers which were an iconic part of the New York silhouette until they were destroyed by the jet plane. The reasons for why the building collapsed were listed concerning the structure system of the building.
BD+C
JUNE 15, 2021
Florida is about to make virtual inspections legal statewide.
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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
JUNE 18, 2021
In an exclusive interview for HorizonTV, Landmark Developers ' President Frank Cretella talks about the firm's adaptive reuse projects for the hospitality sector. Cretella outlines his company's keys to success in hospitality development, including finding unique properties and creating memorable spaces.
BD+C
JUNE 16, 2021
Populous has designed a new boutique 9,000-seat stadium and training facility for the Brisbane Lions of the Australian Football League (AFL) and AFL Women’s (AFLW). Brighton Homes Arena will be located about 19 miles south of Brisbane in Springfield.
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In the dynamic world of architecture, design, and construction, creative problem-solving is crucial for success. Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Real-time visualization empowers you with a solid decision-making tool that smooths the design process. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients.
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