As the population ages, designers of commercial and multifamily applications are incorporating new solutions to meet those demands. Ergonomics can be an integral part of design, manufacturing, and use. Nowhere is this more critical than in bathroom design.
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December 02, 2016 | David Malone, Associate Editor
Fitwel building certification was developed to foster positive impacts on building occupant healt...
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The centerpieces of District Distilling in Washington D.C. are its stills that make gin, vodka, rum, and whiskey. A law change in 2014 allowed local distilleries to pour what they make onsite. Image: District Distilling Co./Amber Frederiksen
November 20, 2016 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
The stylish location targets customers craving craft spirits and late-night dining.
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November 18, 2016 | David Malone, Associate Editor
The building is one of only three Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings in the state.
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November 15, 2016 | David Malone, Associate Editor
Three more major firms are making a permanent home in Dubai.
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November 11, 2016 |
The competition is searching for the best design for lighting the bridges of central London.
A survey of more than 8,600 architects reveals a perception gap between men and women about their career development and advancement opportunities. Image: Pixabay
November 04, 2016 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Female architects still feel disadvantaged when it comes to career advancement.
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November 02, 2016 | NCARB
The newest version of the exam required for an architecture license, ARE 5.0, launched on Nov. 1....
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November 02, 2016 | AIA
Top films address accessibility for the disabled, 18th century urban planning, and a recycling fa...
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October 31, 2016 | CTBUH and BD+C Staff
All but four owners/developers on the list are located in the United Arab Emirates, China, or Hon...
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October 26, 2016 | CTBUH and BD+C Staff
The top firm has worked on almost one-fifth of the 100 tallest buildings in the world.
October 24, 2016 | AAP
The AAP recognizes the most outstanding architecture worldwide across three disciplines: architec...
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October 21, 2016 | AIA
The program honors projects that highlight collaboration between design and construction teams to...
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October 21, 2016 | David Malone, Associate Editor
The pavilion uses sound to represent the movement of the International Space Station and 19 earth...
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October 20, 2016 | Ken Higa and Josh Vel
Planning for places that foster effective innovation is still an emerging process, but the consta...
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October 17, 2016 | American Council of Engineering Companies
The American Council of Engineering Companies’ third quarter Engineering Business Index rose 6.2...
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For the cover of “Raising the Bar: The Life and Work of Gerald D. Hines,” the real estate pioneer posed with his signature development, Houston’s Pennzoil Place, as the backdrop.
October 14, 2016 | David Barista, Editorial Director
Over a span of nearly 30 years, Gerald D. Hines and Philip Johnson teamed to create more than a d...
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October 13, 2016 | AIA Dallas
Six Texas-based projects lauded for design excellence.
2015 was a good year for contractors, according to a recent survey where nearly 900 companies provided detailed financial data about their performances. Image: Pixabay
October 13, 2016 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
The Construction Financial Management Association’s latest survey found gains across the board, b...
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October 12, 2016 | Perkins Eastman + EwingCole
The survey’s findings, combined with input from the EDRA conference, informed the content produce...
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October 11, 2016 | David Malone, Associate Editor
“Fail” is no longer a dirty four-letter word: for maker culture, it has become a crucial stop alo...
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September 30, 2016 | David Malone, Associate Editor
Architect Ignas Lukaskas worked in conjunction with Vieta and the Vilnius Street Art festival to...
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HOK will now promote the benefits for buildings to follow the performance criteria of the WELL Building standard. Image: HOK
September 30, 2016 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
They are also working on the first WELL-certified city district, in Tampa, Fla.
September 29, 2016 | Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
The event is a presentation of their work spanning the past 10 years.
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September 29, 2016 | David Malone, Associate Editor
3D printed domes and inflatable living spaces are just some of the ideas for how to create habita...
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September 27, 2016 | Getty Conservation Institute
Getty-led research and funding leads to important site repairs and long-term conservation managem...
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September 26, 2016 | BD+C Staff
Gensler, Leo A Daly, Brasfield & Gorrie, Layton Construction, and AECOM top Building Design+C...
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Sagrada Familia, Designed by Antoni Gaudí, Barcelona, Spain. Photo: SBA73, Wikimedia Creative Commons.
September 26, 2016 | AIA
A new travel program offers design enthusiast travelers 10 global destinations.
Griff Davenport (left) and Paul Westlake, will lead a larger DLR Group, which recently joined with Westlake Reed Leskosky. The merger will expand the practices and geographies of both firms. Image: DLR Group
September 21, 2016 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
DLR Group broadens its practice range and market penetration with addition of Westlake Reed Leskosky
The merger, say company officials, creates “a global design leader” in a consolidating industry....
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September 21, 2016 | Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Nationwide survey finds nearly three of four architects cite health impacts influencing design de...
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HLM Architects' proposal for the new Moscow Circus School looks like it's about to take flight. Its design used a bug's wing casing as its model. Image: Arch Daily
September 19, 2016 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
The proposal would make the school’s activities more transparent to the public.
