As architects design high-performing commercial buildings, supporting life safety via perimeter fire containment systems is critical. Specifying a tested, listed assembly that incorporates six essential design elements and withstands extreme testing conditions can help architects support passive life safety and optimize opportunities for egress during a commercial building fire.
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All renderings courtesy Populous.
Events Facilities | February 23, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The venue will host events ranging from music and entertainment to eSports competitions.
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Excess light industrial space could be converted to offices while maintaining the “character” of the original building, according to Omgivning, which has come up with adaptive reuse concepts for buildings that might be past their expiration dates. Images: Omgivning
Adaptive Reuse | October 22, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Omgivning conjures varieties of adaptive-reuse concepts.
The wing-like exterior design of the Student Union is inspired by birds in flight and is meant to convey the school’s mission for innovation and discovery. All photos: Brad Feinknopf.
Building Team Awards | October 22, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
The Mori Hosseini Student Union at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University takes home a Silver Award in the 2020 Build...
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Market Data | October 22, 2020 |
PSMJ
Slump was a short one for multifamily market as 3rd quarter proposal activity soars.
Photo: Albert Vecerko/Esto
Building Team Awards | October 22, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
The New York Presbyterian David H. Koch Center wins a Silver Award in BD+C’s 2020 Building Team Awards.
Multifamily Housing | October 22, 2020 |
BD+C Editors
BD+C editors speak with experts from KTGY Architecture + Planning, LS3P, and Omgivning on the October 22 e...
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Codes and Standards | October 22, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Best practices helping companies develop and measure healthy, sustainable, and resilient reopening efforts.
Sponsored Content: Voice of the Brand
Get inspired! Brick’s adaptability has made it the premier building material for centuries even as styles come and go. Nothing says “classic” like brick, but nothing says “innovative” like brick either. Check out some examples of how fired clay brick remains a major presence in the 21st Century designer’s palette.
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Library | October 22, 2020 | HGA Insights Blog | Jane Dedering, Vice President and Senior Designer, HGA
In the following, HGA Vice President and Senior Designer Jane Dedering discusses her passion for libraries, communi...
All photos: Jeremy Bittermann / Joel B Sanders Agency
Building Team Awards | October 21, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Tucson’s Banner University Medical Center is honored with a Gold Award in the 2020 Building Team Awards.
The 1,000-seat theater, which sits atop a basketball court, required early planning to manage front- and back-of-house circulation, accessibility, infrastructure, and the integration of building systems. All photos: Andrew Rugge/Perkins Eastman
Building Team Awards | October 21, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
The CUNY New York City College of Technology Academic Building wins a Gold Award in BD+C’s 2020 Building Team Award...
All photos: Dominique Coulon & Associés
Library | October 21, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The project is located in Pélissanne.
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Market Data | October 21, 2020 |
AIA
AIA’s ABI score for September was 47.0 compared to 40.0 in August.
Market Data | October 21, 2020 |
AGC
California and Vermont post worst losses since February as Virginia and South Dakota add the most.
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Codes and Standards | October 21, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Net-zero principles may give buildings longer lives.
All photos: Jim Herndon
Building Team Awards | October 20, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Learn why the Methodist Richardson Medical Center Vertical Expansion, in Richardson, Texas, was honored with a Gold...
The $1.4 billion Chase Center in San Francisco sits on 11 acres and encompasses an arena, broadcast studio, retail stores, two office buildings, plazas and an underground parking garage. The complex will soon add a hotel. Photos: Jason O'Rear/Chase Center
Building Team Awards | October 20, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
The new home of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, Chase Center, is honored with a Gold Award in the 2020 Building Te...
October 20, 2020 | Clark Nexsen Blog | Anne Bradley, Julia Janaro, and Megan Chorley
Within the constraints of the typical COVID-19 office protocols, lab users face the additional challenge of working...
Renderings courtesy Populous
Arena | October 20, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Populous is designing the project.
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Codes and Standards | October 20, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Statement now includes safety protocols and plans, sustainability, and BIM experience.
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Market Data | October 20, 2020 |
AIA
New resources provide insights into mitigating and managing risk on complex residential design and construction pro...
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Market Data | October 20, 2020 |
AGC
Officials say nationwide plan should set clear distribution priorities.
All photos: Mark Batista
Multifamily Housing | October 20, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Charlan Brock Associates and Britt Design Group designed the project.
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Wood | October 19, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Lund+Slaatto designed the building.
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Codes and Standards | October 19, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Mobile platforms, wearable sensors, AI video systems among the trial solutions.
Sponsored Content | October 19, 2020 | Bill O'Keeffe |
Manufacturers use virtual platforms to help architects meet CEU requirements.
Renderings courtesy CItyscape Digital for Pembroke
Mixed-Use | October 19, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
CBT, in collaboration with Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects designed the project.
Market Data | October 19, 2020 |
BD+C Editors
Lower cost metros outperform pricey gateway markets and E-commerce fuels industrial's unstoppable engine.
Coronavirus | October 19, 2020 | Cannon Design Blog | Stephanie Vito
The University of Kansas Strawberry Hill Behavioral Health Hospital had been open for just over six months when it...
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Market Data | October 16, 2020 |
Yardi Matrix
But year-over-year multifamily trendline remained negative at -0.3%, unchanged from July.
Market Data | October 16, 2020 |
BD+C Editors
Princeton's new museum and Miami's yacht-inspired luxury condos.
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Codes and Standards | October 15, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contrbuting Editor
Designs include barriers for outdoor dining, sidewalk retail displays, and modular seating for public spaces.
