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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Resiliency | March 02, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Work Program Architects is designing the project.
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Market Data | March 02, 2021 |
AGC
Private nonresidential market shrinks 10% since January 2020 with declines in all 11 segments.
Photo: Eric Mclean
Retail Centers | March 02, 2021 | VIATechnik's The Edge | Anton Dy Buncio, Co-Founder & COO, VIATechnik
The reality of retail success in 2021 is proving to be based on a formula of mixing digital with the physical in pu...
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Codes and Standards | March 02, 2021 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Also increases on-site solar photovoltaics, reduces envelope heat loss, air leakage, and interior lighting power al...
All renderings courtesy OMA
Architects | March 01, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The project will be completed in several phases.
Architects | March 01, 2021 |
AIA
AIA fellowship recognizes significant contributions to the profession of architecture and society.
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Cultural Facilities | March 01, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The project will act as a second home for the Jewish community it serves.
Photo: KWK Architects
Office Building Design | February 26, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The project’s first two phases have been completed with the third and final phase under way.
Renderings courtesy Fentress Architects
Government Buildings | February 26, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Fentress Architects is designing the facility.
All photos: Albert Vecerka
University Buildings | February 26, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Leers Weinzapfel Associates designed the project.
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February 25, 2021 | NBBJ’s nbbX blog | Margaret Montgomery, Principal / Sustainable Design Leader, NBBJ
Eleven strategies to reduce energy use and increase wellbeing.
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Codes and Standards | February 25, 2021 |
Peter Fabris, Contirbuting Editor
Lower demand for petroleum products means less asphalt production.
Healthcare Facilities | February 25, 2021 |
BD+C STAFF
This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors speak with AEC industry leaders from BK Facility Consulting, cove.tool,...
Images courtesy Gresham Smith
Mixed-Use | February 24, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Gresham Smith is serving as architect-of-record for the entire project and is part of the design team with Pappageo...
A 130,000-sf call center in Dubuque, Iowa, will support Medline Industries' core businesses, which now include making face masks. Image Charlie Mayer Photography
Coronavirus | February 24, 2021 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
A medical supply house’s new call center and a vaccination module that can handle more patients faster are among th...
Downtown Los Angeles has $3 billion in new construction projects under development, including The Grand, a mixed-used 1.2-million-sf public-private partnership that Related Cos. is developing, according to a new report from the Downtown Center Business Improvement District. However, JLL's latest Construction Forecast predicts a slow recovery in construction spending nationwide. Image: Related Companies
Market Data | February 24, 2021 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Predicts second-half improvement toward normalization next year.
All renderings courtesy Domos Coliving
Adaptive Reuse | February 24, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects is designing the project.
The design for Normandie creates opportunities for residents to connect with nature and their neighbors. Courtesy LPA Inc.
Multifamily Housing | February 23, 2021 | LPA Blog |
The mainstreaming of modular construction offers a cost-effective and creative solution to develop new types of urb...
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Codes and Standards | February 23, 2021 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Four courses address COVID-19.
All photos: Casey Dunn
Performing Arts Centers | February 23, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Diamond Schmitt designed the project, which is named for Lubbock native Buddy Holly.
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Market Data | February 23, 2021 |
AIA
AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for January was 44.9 compared to 42.3 in December.
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Codes and Standards | February 23, 2021 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Includes flush calculations to reduce time and energy to clear contaminants between occupancy periods.
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.
Education Facility | February 22, 2021 | LS3P Foresight | Lisa Pinyan, IIDA, ASID, LEED AP
A vibrant, modern Learning Commons can draw students in and make learning fun.
All rednerings courtesy Weiss/Manfredi
Events Facilities | February 22, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The project will transform 17 acres of the core conservatory area.
Images: PCA
Mixed-Use | February 22, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Paul A. Castrucci Architects is designing the project.
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Codes and Standards | February 22, 2021 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Includes backup power for resident and staff “area of refuge”.
Early returns show many multifamily developers, owners, architects, and contractors adjusting their amenities to deal with the impact of the pandemic on property occupiers.
Multifamily Housing | February 21, 2021 |
ROBERT CASSIDY, EDITOR, MULTIFAMILY DESIGN+CONSTRUCTION
Survey of multifamily developers, owners, architects, and contractors shows many adjusting their amenities to deal...
Photos: Diamond Windows and Doors, courtesy Technoform
Multifamily Housing | February 19, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The Architectural Team designed the project.
