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February 18, 2020 | Stantec Blog | Joe Pobiner
Urban developments are seeking to promote innovation, healthy living, and sustainability.
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University Buildings | February 18, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Kirk E Peterson & Associates designed the project.
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Codes and Standards | February 18, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
National labs, universities, businesses selected for total of $74 million in funding.
Life of an Architect Podcast | February 17, 2020 | Bob Borson, FAIA
So you’ve graduated from architecture school and received a university degree in architecture—so what happens next?...
A recent survey of ASID members showed stainless steel to be the most popular material for outdoor kitchens.
February 17, 2020 |
Designers weigh in on outdoor kitchens
An exterior wall panel, manufactured by Clark Pacific, is positioned into place. Image: Clark Pacific
Modular Building | February 16, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Gensler has been working with component supplier Clark Pacific on several projects.
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Mixed-Use | February 14, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
ArchGroup Consultants is designing the project.
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Codes and Standards | February 14, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Practice optimizes power grid, incorporates more renewable power.
The 312,000-sf Biological Science Building at the University of Michigan, by Ennead Architects (design architect) and SmithGroup (AOR), unites two science departments and three museums under one roof. Barton Malow was the general contractor. Photo courtesy Barton Malow
Giants 300 | February 14, 2020 | BD+C Staff
Ranking the nation’s largest architecture, engineering, and construction firms across 44 building sectors and special...
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Codes and Standards | February 13, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Functions as a transparency platform for organizations to disclose their operations.
ll photos courtesy Perkins + WIll
Office Building Design | February 13, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Perkins + Will designed the project.
All photos: Brad Feinknopf
Mixed-Use | February 13, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
GBBN designed the project.
AEC Tech | February 13, 2020 | BD+C Staff
This survey of 130 of the nation's largest architecture, engineering, and construction firms tracks the state of AEC...
All renderings courtesy KPF
Sustainability | February 12, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The project will reconnect Downtown Boston to the waterfront.
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Codes and Standards | February 12, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Software toolkit enables access to deep energy retrofit and zero-net energy strategies.
All photos: Peter J. Sieger
Hotel Facilities | February 12, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The project is part of the city’s Destination Medical Center initiative.
Multifamily Housing | February 12, 2020 |
BD+C Staff
These new products can help improve any new multifamily project.
Signal House, Washington D.C.
Office Building Design | February 11, 2020 | Gensler Blog | Johnathan Sandler
Creativity is the secret sauce in the success of every business.
All renderings courtesy KTGY Architecture and Planning
Mixed-Use | February 11, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The development will be built in Superior, Colo.
February 11, 2020 | Cannon Design Blog | Erinn Connor
It will be one of a few clinics fully dedicated to patients with autism.
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Codes and Standards | February 11, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
New windows, doors, and skylights will get to market faster.
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Office Building Design | February 11, 2020 |
David Barista, Editorial Director
There’s money to be made in rehabbing Class B and Class C office buildings, according to a new ULI report.
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Healthcare Facilities | February 11, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The building creates a model for 21st century cancer care.
Photos: alanblakely.com
Sponsored Content | February 10, 2020 |
Petersen Aluminum
Designers with SmithGroup’s Phoenix office drew on the surrounding desert’s muted color palette, along with the tow...
Sponsored Content | February 10, 2020 | Bill O'Keeffe |
We are pleased to announce and share that the second phase of this $8 million expansion, upgrading our fire rated g...
LMN Architects in Seattle spent almost four years perfecting PODDs, a device that could network with a large number of sensor units to track a building’s interior living environment. The firm’s goal is to be able to analyze sensor data to determine how well its next building project will perform. Adam Hunter/LMN Architects.
Big Data | February 10, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Sensors capture data that provides developers, owners, and AEC firms with actionable insights on building performan...
All renderings courtesy HENN
University Buildings | February 10, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
HENN designed the project.
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Codes and Standards | February 07, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Intent is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; improve efficiency for buildings larger than 25,000 sf.
BANC, a mixed-used building under construction in Irvine, Calif., will feature a 40,000-sf entertainment amenity on top of its garage. Courtesy: AO Architects
Mixed-Use | February 07, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Roof deck entertainment spaces are popular amenities that present engineering and code complexities.
Photo: WÖHR
Transportation & Parking Facilities | February 07, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The project is being built beneath an upcoming addition to the clinic.
