BD+C

APRIL 27, 2023

Blind Ambition: Insights from a blind architect on universal design 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/27/2023 - 14:53 Architects Blind architect Chris Downey shares his message to designers that universal design goes much further than simply meeting a code to make everything accessible. Universal Design Insights Downey is blind.

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Pro Builder

JULY 16, 2021

This Home Design Exemplifies Housing's Future. On HorizonTV this week, get a look inside (and out) of the New New Home, designed for the wants and needs of post-COVID homebuyers, including multiple, well-scaled work and workout zones, outdoor living, and flex spaces that exemplify housing's future. cbroderick. Fri, 07/16/2021 - 10:21.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Global architecture practice Woods Bagot has announced its backing of the new consultancy ERA-co. With global headquarters in New York, ERA-co has capabilities spanning the disciplines of Urban Systems and Planning, User Strategy, and Brand Experience.

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Pro Builder

JULY 7, 2020

Eichler Homes: Trademark in Architecture, Neighborhood Integration. Joseph Eichler’s designs defined middle-class homes at the time, as did his work toward fair housing policies and integrated neighborhoods, according to Dwell. cbroderick. Tue, 07/07/2020 - 09:56. Read More. . Demographics.

Architecture 98

Architecture New York City Oakland Discrimination 98

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 26, 2024

To efficiently share cost information, organize data in a standard architecture, such as expanded CSI MasterFormat, and use industry standard terms, definitions, and units of measure. Collaboration in the above manner allows disparate groups, including owners, A/E’s, builders, and procurement professionals, to focus on common goals.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2024

We sat down with Mostafa Saber , BIM & Design Manager at Diamond Developers as he walked us through his career journey, the challenges he faces while modernising and his vision for the future of construction. Within five years, I exclusively used Autodesk’s Revit to deliver all my architectural designs.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Cost-Effectiveness Prefab steel is generally more cost-effective due to its streamlined manufacturing and assembly processes, particularly for standardized designs. The energy efficiency of steel buildings can be enhanced with proper insulation and design, contributing to a smaller carbon footprint.

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BD+C

JANUARY 30, 2024

The practical magic of the design process 0 qpurcell Tue, 01/30/2024 - 14:02 Designers Designers bridge very different worlds, and there can be an air of mystery about the process and the various roles within it. Weaving all of those threads together is really the starting point of a design.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 27, 2024

Use and share objective, granular, current, and locally researched line item data that is organized using a standard data architecture (for example, expanded CSI Masterformat). ” Turn and run from any estimator, vendor, or consultant who claims to be able to provide one. It’s simple.

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Safti First

MARCH 25, 2022

With many years of experience, over sixty in the architectural glazing industry, we have learned that innovation is a necessity to growth and success both for our clients and ourselves. This includes their request to combine performance, energy efficiency, code requirements, design, and lower lifetime costs into our products.

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Architecture Innovation Products Security 52

Natural Building

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The United Nations has written a set of “principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture” for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch.

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Architecture Sustainability Infrastructure Safety 40

BD+C

JUNE 17, 2024

Fire-rated Glazing Supports Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/17/2024 - 11:12 Fire-rated glazing supports safer school design and supports building plans that meet model building code requirements. Currently, there is a lack of code-driven standards around safer school design.

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2024

5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities Here are five reasons why it has become increasingly evident that mass timber is ready to shape the future of laboratory spaces. Here are five reasons why. The market-ready prototyp[es consider an urban sigte in one of Boston's leading life sciences clusters.

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Design Sustainability Materials Boston 113

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Introduction of Gothic Architecture. Since the day the human left caves and started living in houses, the birth of architecture occurred. Examples of some of these architectural styles include classic architectural style, Romanesque Architecture, Baroque Architecture, Brutalist Architecture, Neo-classical Architecture, and many more.

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Architecture Construction Site Foundation 52

Pro Builder

JUNE 14, 2021

Design Trends Survey: What's in Store for Housing's Look and Feel. A recent survey of architects and design-minded home builders reveals what's in store for the look and feel of housing during the next three to five years. Mon, 06/14/2021 - 08:00. Caroline Broderick, Associate Editor. . Home Styles on the Horizon: More Modern.

Housing 111

Housing Design Materials Architecture 111

BD+C

JULY 8, 2024

0 qpurcell Mon, 07/08/2024 - 09:59 Virtual Reality With the aid of virtual reality and three-dimensional visualization technologies, designers, consultants, and their clients can envision a place as though the project were in a later stage. Architects are trained to interpret 2D drawings and imagine designs in our heads.

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BD+C

APRIL 27, 2023

Passing The Test for Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Thu, 04/27/2023 - 09:59 Knowing testing protocols can help us understand how to better provide protection in areas that need to address multiple types of life safety threats. There are best-practice guidelines for designing safer schools, which are a great starting point.

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BD+C

AUGUST 10, 2023

The present and future of crisis mental health design 0 qpurcell Thu, 08/10/2023 - 10:07 Healthcare Facilities BWBR principal Melanie Baumhover sat down with the firm’s behavioral and mental health designers to talk about how intentional design can play a role in combatting the crisis.

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Design Environment Modeling United States 97

Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

The McLaren scheme has been designed by Cartwright Pickard Architects and has been refined through lengthy discussions with the city council’s planning, urban design and conservation officers. Our sensitive design regenerates the site, respects neighbouring heritage and provides an ideal base for students.”

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Site Consulting Plans Architecture 83

Levelset

AUGUST 5, 2022

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to starting your own architectural firm. We spoke with Lucas Gray , a business consultant for architects with Charette Venture Group, to share advice to get started. These tips are well-tested and designed to get your architecture company off to a successful start. Lucas Gray.

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:23 Hardening entryways and exterior windows is a step toward safer school design. While these updates to state building codes can contribute to safer school design, they are just one layer within those guidelines.

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BD+C

AUGUST 19, 2024

Using Multifunctional, Fire-rated Glass to Support Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 08/19/2024 - 06:35 A multilayered approach to safer school design may create design challenges. Data presented by the National Glazing Association (NGA) offers an important consideration for those planning safer school designs.

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BD+C

APRIL 22, 2024

Achieving Safer School Design with Secure Entry Vestibules 1 kcichowicz Mon, 04/22/2024 - 10:47 Designers can plan secure entry vestibules with security-rated glazing to enhance the effectiveness of their safer school designs. What are secure entry vestibules and how do they support safer school design?

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Security Design Defense Guidelines 59

BD+C

JUNE 16, 2023

0 dbarista Fri, 06/16/2023 - 14:36 Virtual Reality With the aid of virtual reality and 3D visualization technologies, designers, consultants, and their clients can envision a place as though the project were in a later stage. Architects are trained to interpret 2D drawings and imagine designs in our heads.

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Consulting Modeling Drawings Visualization 98

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 7, 2016

The pace of change in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry is accelerating, and many leading organizations may not be prepared for the inescapable shifts taking place. AEC companies increasingly experience the impact of changes in how clients select design consultants and in how projects are funded.

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Consulting Architecture Organization Engineering 256

Construction Specifier

JUNE 14, 2024

As more and more building owners request better acoustics in new and existing buildings, architects and contractors are seeking guidance on acoustical glass design and a better understanding of acoustical testing and ratings for fenestration products and systems. Setting glass at different angles would be an architectural element.

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Design Airports Travel Materials 59

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Concept designs can be simply a series of sketches, ideas and explorations. it can also go into considerable depth, including design illustrations, indicative plans, sections and elevations and 3D Models of a development approach. ”. Architecture Concept Drawing. Types of Drawings for Building Design. Design Drawings.

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Drawings Architecture Design Drafting 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Designing an acoustically controlled occupied space is a balancing act, as there are many ways to find the best solution for the intended program of the space. While most companies prefer the lower cost of an open workspace environment, there is a need for smaller designated areas for very different, specific tasks. acoustician).

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 1, 2023

Integrated Health Projects has signed off a £100m deal with Derbyshire Healthcare Trust to design and build two 54-bed mental health facilities. Ryder Architecture designed the units along with Curtins Consulting as the structural engineer and CAD 21 as building services designer.

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CAD Structural Engineering Resource Deals 94

Pro Builder

JULY 22, 2022

The New Home Trends Institute recently released its July 2022 Survey Insights Report, outlining changing homebuyer expectations, the reallocation of indoor and outdoor spaces, and how floorplan design continues to react to new consumer demands. Covered outdoor rooms, patios, and front porches are the most often included outdoor spaces.

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Housing Consulting Architecture Design 125

Construction Specifier

MAY 21, 2021

For architects, specifiers, consultants, and building owners, the only protection from these potential liabilities is a strong, enforceable warranty backed by a reputable coatings manufacturer and delivered through a trusted, proven supply chain. Correcting these problems can cost millions of dollars. Why warranties are important.

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BD+C

MARCH 17, 2024

5 criteria to optimize medical office design 0 rcassidy Sun, 03/17/2024 - 09:30 Healthcare Facilities Healthcare designers need to consider privacy, separate areas for practitioners, natural light, outdoor spaces, and thoughtful selection of materials for medical office buildings.

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Office Design AIA Visualization 59

BD+C

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Kimley-Horn expands expertise with LPDA partnership 0 qpurcell Thu, 12/07/2023 - 09:52 Engineers Kimley-Horn, a premier engineering, planning, and design consultancy, has joined forces with LPDA, a leading landscape architecture and land planning firm.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 13, 2021

Architecture, engineering and consulting giant Stantec used its broad transportation, water and building design prowess to grow even bigger in a year where the COVID-19 pandemic shrunk lesser firms.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Working with a client on a design-assist or design-build basis, as Englewood Construction is with the reimagining of Stratford Square Mall, allows the commercial contractor to provide valuable input during the initial planning stages. Design-assist is a bit of a hybrid of the design-build process.

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Commercial Modeling Design Construction 120

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 28, 2021

Specifications originally intended for design-bid-build (DBB) projects require significant revisions to be suitable for design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD). Greater challenges arise when adapting DBB source documents for design-build. Design-build contractual relationships.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 26, 2022

International design firm, RKD , has a rich legacy dating back to its formation in Dublin, Ireland, in 1913. Since then, it has established itself as one of the most diverse and effective architecture firms in Europe. Sustainable design connects and unifies RKD’s multi-service, multi-sector approach.

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