The Spheres—the crown jewel of Amazon’s Seattle campus—went beyond the bounds of typical planning to achieve a stunning glass dome triumvirate.
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Architects | August 05, 2020 |
David Barista, Editorial Director
This special research report from the editors of BD+C explores the leading trends and drivers related to the use of color on commercial, institutional, and multifamily building projects.
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Codes and Standards | August 11, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
More efficient equipment and buildings could make a big difference.
All photos: Kyle Jeffers
University Buildings | August 11, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
HED designed the project.
Denver Water's new administration building has been designed to achieve net-zero energy standards. Images: Courtesy of Stantec
Sustainability | August 11, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
The utility is showcasing a new admin building and a water reuse plan that’s a first for the state.
Sponsored Content: Accelerate AEC
Market Data | August 11, 2020 |
BD+C Editors
Elevators can be a 100% touch-free experience and the construction industry adds 20,000 employees in July.
Coronavirus | August 10, 2020 | LS3P Foresight | Charlotte Blue, Assoc. IIDA
Multifamily developments pose unique challenges and opportunities.
Market Data | August 10, 2020 |
Dodge Data & Analytics
This month’s increase in the Dodge Momentum Index was the first in all of 2020.
Sponsored Content: Voice of the Brand
A much-needed addition to a popular Pittsburgh museum. A new, cutting-edge medical facility in Asheville, North Carolina. What do they have in common? Exterior wall building products from CENTRIA that deliver the goods on both function and design.
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Codes and Standards | August 10, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Will collaborate on new structural post-tensioned concrete code requirements.
All images courtesy MAD Elevator
Great Solutions | August 10, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The Toe-To-Go elevator system allows riders to operate the elevator entirely with their feet.
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Market Data | August 10, 2020 |
AGC
Association warns skid will worsen without new relief.
Market Data | August 07, 2020 |
BD+C Editors
BD+C's 2020 Color Trends Report and HMC releases COVID-19 Campus Reboot Guide for Prek-12 schools.
Tennessee State Museum in Nashville
August 06, 2020 | HGA Insights Blog | Marc L’Italien
HGA Arts & Culture experts weigh in on the future of museums in this ongoing series, Museums Emerging from the...
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Codes and Standards | August 06, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
New York City approves metal-concrete product for all five boroughs.
Sponsored Content | August 06, 2020 | Metl-Span |
Designers charged with envisioning a new educational facility for the incarcerated turned to Metl-Span’s HPCI Barri...
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K-12 Schools | August 06, 2020 |
HMC Architects
Ongoing research effort includes whitepaper series that outlines resiliency solutions for healthcare, civic and edu...
Market Data | August 06, 2020 |
BD+C Editors
Oklahoma State's new North Academic Building and can smart buildings outsmart coronavirus?
Photo: Scott Webb via Pexels
Architects | August 05, 2020 |
David Barista, Editorial Director
This special research report from the editors of BD+C explores the leading trends and drivers related to t...
North Hall will include a bridge to the existing building, and a future link across all buildings for a second floor internal walking path.
University Buildings | August 05, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Dewberry designed the project.
The $78 million renovation of the 131-key Plaza Hotel at Pioneer Park in El Paso, Texas, was completed in June. The team, which included Cooper Carry and Forrest Perkins, reimagined the 1930s hotel with an eye toward establishing the facility as a regional destination. The lobby includes an intimate library (pictured). Photo courtesy Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park
Hotel Facilities | August 05, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Modular and prefab construction are already more prominent.
All images courtesy B+H Architects
Healthcare Facilities | August 05, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
B+H Architects is designing the project.
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Codes and Standards | August 05, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
District heating and cooling systems boost efficiency.
Market Data | August 05, 2020 |
BD+C Editors
San Jose's new tallest tower and Virginia is the first state to adopt COVID-19 worker safety rules.
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Codes and Standards | August 04, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Include social distancing requirements, notifications when co-worker tests positive, timelines to return to work af...
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Resources | August 04, 2020 |
ICC
The publication provides an overview of requirements for mass timber construction as found in the 2015, 2018, and 2...
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Mixed-Use | August 04, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Steinberg Hart designed the project.
Market Data | August 04, 2020 |
BD+C Editors
Construction spending decreases for fourth consecutive month and 100% affordable housing development breaks ground...
A recently published article pleads for the immediate recognition and issuing of suitable advice on mitigating control measures, which includes wearing masks.
Coronavirus | August 03, 2020 | Stantec Blog | Patrick Chambers
Health authorities say it’s important to understand the dangers of microdroplets. How might indoor ventilation need...
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Codes and Standards | August 03, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Document focuses on switching appliances and equipment away from natural gas, propane.
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Market Data | August 03, 2020 |
AGC
Association officials warn further contraction is likely unless federal government enacts prompt, major investment...
Life of an Architect Podcast | August 03, 2020 | Bob Borson, FAIA
How does scale factor into the practice of architecture? For any architect, scale and proportion are two skills tha...
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Multifamily Housing | August 03, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Van Meter Williams Pollack is designing the project.
