BD+C
DECEMBER 13, 2018
At 527.7 meters in height, the 108-story Citic Tower office building in Beijing tops the list of 143 tall buildings (200 meters or greater in height) that were completed in 2018. The number was slightly off last year's pace, when 147 tall projects opened worldwide, but 2018 saw a record-high "supertall" skyscrapers open their doors.
Life of an Architect
DECEMBER 9, 2018
As an architect, every space I walk in to, I look at … intensely. I scrutinize, evaluate, process, and redesign. Every. Single. Space. There are times when I wish this didn’t happen … most of the time actually. Being blissfully unaware of unresolved plan geometries – particularly when I am not “on the clock” sounds pretty good but I know it won’t be that way for me any longer.
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EntreArchitect
DECEMBER 11, 2018
This is the third guest post by Ashley Gartland in a series of three about simplifying your business. Save Time and Make More Money By Developing a “Signature Package” Do you spend too much time creating custom proposals and delivering custom work to your clients? Nine times out of ten, my business coaching clients answer this question with a definitive YES.
Denver Urban Review
DECEMBER 9, 2018
The Exterior glass work is now complete at 999 17th Street. This is a 9-story office building that contains 93,000 square feet of office space. . 999 17th Street was designed by the Denver-based architecture firm Davis Partnership Architects. The developer is Shea Properties. This building is located at the corner of 17th Street and Curtis Street in Downtown Denver. .
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BD+C
DECEMBER 10, 2018
The national general contractor Suffolk has had a longstanding relationship with the University of Massachusetts. Over the years it has built nine residential facilities on that institution’s 9,000-student campus at North Dartmouth, Mass., between Providence and Cape Cod, including the 800-bed Pine Dale and Oak Glen halls, and the 1,200-bed Woodland apartment complex.
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BD+C
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Today’s architects are living in interesting times. Long gone are the days when we had to be experts in drafting by hand; computer-aided design (CAD) software and 3-D modeling tools can generate measured drawings and photorealistic renderings with a keystroke. Is this a good thing? Not always. When it comes to the design process, technology is both a blessing and a curse.
BD+C
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Retail business owners, especially those with brick-and-mortar stores, must attract foot traffic. Without people coming into their store and browsing, it is nearly impossible to make money – particularly if the establishment in question does not have an online presence. Today, with more large retail companies selling everything and anything online for less than some physical retailers, competition for the consumer’s attention is greater than ever.
BD+C
DECEMBER 12, 2018
In a medical emergency, the faster a patient receives attention, the better their prognosis becomes. Natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods can make transferring a patient to a hospital difficult. What if the hospital could come to the patient? That question spurred the creation of the Medical Motherboard (MM), a modular, scalable mobile hospital that can adapt to multiple crises at any scale.
BD+C
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Since the AIA published the first edition of the General Conditions of the Contract in 1911, a provision for written notice has always been included.
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BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2018
When it opened along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand, on Nov. 10, the massive luxury shopping mall Iconsiam—self-identified as “the Icon of Eternal Prosperity”—boasted a number of firsts, including the longest (400-plus meters) water feature in Southeast Asia, and the first project in the country to integrate road, rail, and water transportation.
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Universal design is a term, and a mode of architectural practice, that is often misunderstood. At its core, universal design promotes design that can benefit all occupants and users of buildings, not just the elderly or persons with disabilities. Universal design—also known as “design for all,” “inclusive design,” and “human-centered design”—is not new.
BD+C
DECEMBER 12, 2018
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) reopened in May 2016 following three years of construction to make SFMOMA the largest modern and contemporary art museum in America. The expansion project team, led by Norwegian firm Snøhetta, assembled a multi-disciplinary roster of composites companies, architects and general contractors to meet ambitious sustainability, performance and design goals.
BD+C
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Social media offers design firms and individuals alike the opportunity to tailor their communications to the audiences they hope to reach and influence. Both have pluses and minuses. A firm can gain followers, but social media makes it very easy for individuals to reach others who share their specific interests. Design firms know that just having a website and a blog aren’t enough, but social media complicates how they communicate. .
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 11, 2018
There were no reports of major damage or collapsed buildings following the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that shook Anchorage, Alaska. The tremor cracked roads and collapsed some highway ramps, but other structures endured the quake fairly well. Alaska’s stringent seismic code gets the credit for that.
BD+C
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Rising 62-stories in Manhattan’s Midtown West neighborhood, ARO, a new luxury rental tower, features a cantilevered design of twists and curves with a distinctive metal grid projecting from its sculptural glass form.
BD+C
DECEMBER 12, 2018
The University of Washington Biology department educates more STEM students than any other program in the state, and now it has a new centerpiece in the Perkins+Will-designed Life Science Building (LSB). The 207,000-sf facility features a separate 20,000-sf research and teaching greenhouse with 2,400 species of plants that will eventually include a direct connection to the LSB.
BD+C
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Hot on the heels of Amazon’s Lebron James-esque HQ2 location selection sideshow, Apple has quietly announced it, too, will be taking its talents to a new city (or in this case, expanding its talents in that city): Austin, Texas.
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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
DECEMBER 14, 2018
The northeast corner of Detroit’s Campus Martius Park will be home to Monroe Blocks, Schmidt hammer Lassen Architect’s first U.S. project. The project will span a 134,548-sf site across two city blocks and include the first high-rise office tower built in downtown Detroit in more than 25 years.
BD+C
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Caroline, a seven-story, mixed-use apartment tower in downtown Charleston’s WestEdge development has recently completed construction. The building features 237 luxury residential units, approximately 18,500 sf of ground-floor restaurant and retail space, and a parking facility that can accomodate 1,000 vehicles. Amenities include a pool, club room, and a full gym. .
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Greenhouse gas emissions appear to have leveled off, according to findings from the United Nations Environment organization. Though emissions from the sector were flat from 2015-2017, they still represent about a third of the global emissions that cause climate change. Nevertheless, the progress being made in designing and constructing greener buildings has helped to hold the line on emissions.
BD+C
DECEMBER 11, 2018
After 11 months of hoping, praying, and more than a little begging, 18 finalist cities came away empty handed from the lottery for Amazon’s second headquarters, which promised the winner a Powerball of 50,000 high-paying jobs, $5 billion in direct investment, and an economic boon. On Nov. 12, Amazon confirmed that it had chosen two locations—Long Island City in the New York borough of Queens, and the Crystal City neighborhood of Arlington, Va.
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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
DECEMBER 12, 2018
California ambitious carbon reduction goals face a major challenge : getting people to travel by more environmentally friendly means than personal cars. The Golden State’s car culture is still going strong, despite the legendary traffic jams. So, other efforts such as stricter green building codes are likely to fall short of emission reduction goals unless that changes.
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Fusing residential, commercial, retail, and service properties creates an engaging environment with things to do day and night. Walkable neighborhoods bring people together, create life on the streets, and make good neighborhoods, not just good buildings.
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Universal design is a term, and a mode of architectural practice, that is often misunderstood. At its core, universal design promotes design that can benefit all occupants and users of buildings, not just the elderly or persons with disabilities. Universal design—also known as “design for all,” “inclusive design,” and “human-centered design”—is not new.
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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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