All-electric buildings – great! But where's all that energy going to be stored?

There's a call for all-electric buildings, but can we generate and store enough electricity to meet that need?

My reaction to the UN IPCC Climate Change 2021 report: Ugh!

The recent report of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is not a happy read.

Life Fitness to the rescue! Apartment owners, rejoice!

Reconsidering construction robotics

After decades when experts predicted that robots would become more prevalent on construction sites, it would appear that the industry has finally reached that point where necessity, aspiration, and investment are colliding.

BD+C Blog

The BD+C Blog serves as the primary platform for BD+C's editorial team to opine about all things related to the AEC market, from the latest design tools to green building trends. Building Team Bloggers include Robert Cassidy, Executive Editor (rcassidy@sgcmail.com), David Barista, Editorial Director (dbarista@sgcmail.com), John Caulfield, Senior Editor (jcaulfield@sgcmail.com), and David Malone, Managing Editor (dmalone@sgcmail.com).

BIM and Information Technology | David Barista | Jan 26, 2016

How the Fourth Industrial Revolution will alter the globe’s workforce

The next great technological metamorphosis will be unlike anything humankind has experienced before, due to the sheer size, speed, and scope of disruption.

Architects | David Barista | Jan 5, 2016

Potential vs. credential: How men and women differ in career progress

Recent research suggests that women face yet another career impediment: the confidence gap.

Industry Research | David Barista | Dec 23, 2015

Meet the world’s next great construction superpower

There’s a new world construction hotbed coming down the pike (more specifically, the Mumbai Nashik Expressway), and it could mean a major boon for AEC firms.

Rob Cassidy | Dec 2, 2015

Do green building environments improve 'cognitive function'?

Researchers at Harvard, SUNY-Upstate Medical Center, and Syracuse University conduct a controlled experiment to see if high levels of carbon dioxide and VOCs and poor air ventilation affect cognitive scores.

Green | John Caulfield | Nov 29, 2015

Leadership or limbo: Moving to building green’s next level

After interviewing more than 50 AEC firms for our Greenbuild Report in the November issue, I wonder if the sustainability movement has hit a wall in the nonresidential construction sector.

David Barista | Oct 26, 2015

How to get picked a BD+C 40 Under 40 winner: Tips from the editors

Are you an AEC superstar? The 2016 "40 Under 40" competition is now open for entries. Here are some helpful tips to remember when applying.

University Buildings | David Barista | Oct 16, 2015

Competency-based learning: A glimpse into the future of higher education?

For better or worse, the higher education experience for many young Millennials and Gen Zers will not resemble the four-year, life-altering experience that we enjoyed—it’s just too costly.

Architects | David Barista | Sep 24, 2015

From Gehry to the High Line: What makes a project a game-changer?

Each year, there are a handful of projects that significantly advance the AEC industry or a particular building type. Send us your game-changing projects for BD+C’s January 2016 special report.