BD+C

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Transforming the entry experience with biophilic design 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:44 Biophilic Design Vessel Architecture & Design's Cassandra Wallace, AIA, NCARB, explores how incorporating biophilic design elements and dynamic lighting can transform a seemingly cavernous entry space into a warm and inviting focal point.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

With commercial architects and designers emphasizing openness and flexible use of space, elements such as sectional doors are getting much more attention. In response, door manufacturers are developing engineering and design features to serve a broader range of commercial environments. By Heather Bender Photos courtesy Clopay Corp.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 15, 2025

This growing problem underscores the need for specifiers to take proactive measures to protect building exteriors during the design and construction phases and beyond. By implementing suitable materials and design strategies, specifiers can help their clients maintain pristine business fronts and ensure the longevity of the building designs.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 16, 2023

Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize esorum Thu, 03/16/2023 - 09:09 This year’s finalists in the Construction & Design category include solutions to the labor shortage as well as environmentally friendly building solutions focused on decreasing construction time.

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Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Its design incorporates watchtowers for surveillance and signaling, enabling effective communication across vast distances. Overcoming these obstacles required innovative solutions, such as the use of large-scale excavation machinery and advanced drainage systems.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 3, 2024

4 ways AI impacts building design beyond dramatic imagery 0 qpurcell Thu, 10/03/2024 - 07:52 AEC Tech Kristen Forward, Design Technology Futures Leader, NBBJ, shows four ways the firm is using AI to generate value for its clients. Image courtesy NBBJ 1.

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BD+C

MAY 6, 2024

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. Biophilic design in schools can enhance student learning and improve performance.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Peter Krech Photos by Benjamin Benschneider Two projects in the Greater Seattle area with an integrated approach to facade design were recently completed by Graphite Design Group. In addition to dynamic fin depths and locations, further visual movement is gained by a deliberate use of color on the fins.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Construction innovations are progressing rapidly, and the industry now has a tremendous amount of resources to advance construction technology. As it continues to change at an accelerated pace, innovations will bring about even more developments and advancements. Josh talks more about these innovations on the Digital Builder podcast.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

discusses strategies for using visualization and reality capture. While photos and drawings can offer a small glimpse of an overall site, it can be challenging to visualize and understand how all elements relate to one another. Our presentation, “ Enhanced Visualization & Reality Capture from a Bird’s Eye View ” will be at 4 p.m.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 22, 2023

While aesthetics plays a crucial role in construction, sometimes the most impressive facilities aren't only those with the most visually stunning features. This is especially true in transportation centers like airports, cruise ports, and terminals, where clear navigation and user-centric design are paramount.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

1 Many recent studies combined with the growing adoption of evidence-based design principles have illuminated the importance of healthcare facility design on the overall patient experience and the relationship it has with healing and wellness. each year, with an average stay of nearly five days.

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BD+C

JULY 26, 2016

A quick rundown of architecture and A/E firm innovations this year: • Adrian Smith+Gordon Gill Architecture Implemented VR into its standard design and visualization plan; using Grasshopper and Dynamo to create more robust Revit-to-Rhino interoperability.

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Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

As construction projects become more complex, the integration of innovative technologies has become essential for staying competitive. It provides a comprehensive model that includes detailed information about every aspect of a construction project, from design and planning to construction and maintenance.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Modern healthcare interiors: Healing and care from the outside in 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/08/2023 - 08:06 Healthcare Facilities CO Architects shares design tips for healthcare interiors, from front desk to patient rooms. The mark these events have left on the way we approach designing spaces of healing and medicine are unmistakable.

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Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By integrating Building Radars innovative solutions into your marketing strategies, construction businesses can create tailored content that aligns with market demand and client preferences, leading to higher conversion rates and sustained growth. This consistency helps in establishing trust and credibility with your audience.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 6, 2024

The construction industry is evolving rapidly with the advent of new technologies that are reshaping how projects are designed, managed, and executed. These innovations not only enhance efficiency but also improve safety and sustainability. Key Innovations in Construction Technology 1. Explore more on Devicemagic.

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BD+C

APRIL 26, 2023

The new website has a much improved modern design with easy navigation and user experience, faster speed, updated product and resource pages, engaging graphics and video, and much more. User-Centric Design While creating a visually stunning website, we also maintained our primary goal of constantly improving the user’s experience.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 11, 2024

The construction industry is undergoing a technological revolution, with new innovations shaping the future of how projects are designed, managed, and executed. It helps in visualizing the project and detecting potential issues before construction begins. Learn more about these innovations on Rhumbix’s blog.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 6, 2014

The design for the 133,000-square-foot Amada Solution Center in Schaumburg was inspired by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Gov.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 18, 2022

Innovation within a company is driven by many things. No matter what spurs innovation on, what is clear is that it takes effort; innovation happens with the hard work of many people like Edwin Bailey, Sr. On September 27-28, Edwin will join like-minded peers and innovators at Autodesk University 2022 in New Orleans.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 16, 2022

In healthcare, AR is being used to visualize organs or simulate procedures. Mixed reality combines virtual reality and augmented reality to immerse users in visual content while letting them remain aware of their physical surroundings. It can also be used to visualize models and designs before it is built. What is AR?

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Learn Civil Engineering

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Undoubtedly, wall paint designs can increase the resale value of the house. With the right wall paint art, you can enhance the visual appearance of the apartment. But, deciding which design will look perfect on the walls might be daunting. Nowadays, 60% of homeowners use wall decors to increase the aesthetics of the rooms.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 30, 2022

Design Excellence: A Selection of Projects From the 2021 Best in American Living Awards. Winning projects in NAHB’s 2021 BALA residential design awards present the pinnacle of today’s production housing design. To win an NAHB Best in American Living Award ( BALA ) requires more than just curb appeal and eye-catching design.

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Building Radar

JULY 24, 2024

This article explores how leveraging technology can improve the construction process through innovative solutions, providing comprehensive insights and practical applications for industry professionals. BIM allows construction professionals to plan, design, and manage buildings and infrastructure more efficiently.

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BD+C

JUNE 24, 2018

AEC innovation conference, May 10, in Chicago. Topics included AI for construction scheduling, regenerative design, the micro-buildings movement, post-occupancy evaluation, predictive visual data analytics, and digital fabrication. . More than 150 AEC professionals attended BD+C ’s second-annual Accelerate Live!

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2022

Keep an eye out for a great data visualization webinar happening on August 3rd. Autodesk University 2022 is the design and make conference for innovators everywhere. You’ll join and connect with thousands of industry experts across architecture, engineering, construction, design, and more. Get more details.

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The Korte Company

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The healthcare industry is evolving rapidly, and the result has been a corresponding evolution in the way healthcare construction companies design and build modern healing spaces. The most fundamental advantage of Design-Build is that the design and construction disciplines are kept under the same roof.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

There are dozens of boxes to check and considerations to be made when designing and specifying a commercial environment. Flooring is the foundation of any interior, visually and functionally setting the tone for the space. From an everyday maintenance standpoint, hybrid carpets are designed to look new with less effort.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 11, 2024

These technologies can also streamline the design review process and help teams produce more accurate estimates, thus "reducing budgets and timeline deviations by an estimated 10-20% and engineering hours by 10-30%." Solving Complex Design and Scheduling Challenges James Niyonkuru Bicamumpaka Sr. billion by 2032.

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BD+C

APRIL 8, 2024

3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 4, 2025

By David Gross Photo courtesy Beaumont Health Natural light sources and comfortable acoustics have become hallmarks of well-designed modern spaces, promoting health and wellbeing, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal. In virtually every project, flooring is the one element that often has an outsized impact.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2021

Our data science team was set to find the answer, and in their research, they found that over 70% of RFIs stem from design or documentation issues. If teams don’t catch design issues early on, the cost to resolve them increases exponentially as the project continues. “As Construction IQ for Design Risk Management .

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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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Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2013

Providing the opportunity for the kind of collaboration that the construction industry so badly needs… Design-Build has a spectrum, ranging from almost as dysfunctional … all the way to almost as collaborative as Integrated Project Delivery. Shifting Design-Build toward IPD. Owners, this is bad for you.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As the demand for innovative hospitals, behavioral health centers, and ambulatory clinics continues to rise, woven metal fabric is an attractive, resilient, and dynamic material that can be used to construct positive patient experiences and built environments that support physical and mental healing. percent annually this year and next.

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