Reasons to reinvent the Midcentury academic library
Building Design+Construction
by qpurcell
3M ago
Reasons to reinvent the Midcentury academic library 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/30/2024 - 10:00 Libraries DLR Group's Interior Design Leader Gretchen Holy, Assoc. IIDA, shares the idea that a designer's responsibility to embrace a library’s history, respect its past, and create an environment that will serve student populations for the next 100 years. Gretchen Holy, Assoc. IIDA Libraries Higher Education University Buildings Designers Architects Interior Architecture Reconstruction & Renovation Libraries are traditionally located in the central core as the quintessential heart of the c ..read more
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A case for mid-rise: How multifamily housing can reshape our cities
Building Design+Construction
by qpurcell
4M ago
A case for mid-rise: How multifamily housing can reshape our cities 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/28/2024 - 11:01 Multifamily Housing Often referred to as “five-over-ones,” the mid-rise apartment type is typically comprised of five stories of apartments on top of a concrete “podium” of ground-floor retail. The main criticism of the “five-over-one” is that they are often too predictable. John Quaine MFPRO+ Blog Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Apartments Designers Architects Mid-rise apartment buildings have cropped up at an increasing rate in cities across the U.S. in recent years. The reas ..read more
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How Digital Transformation Drives Success in Construction
Building Design+Construction
by kcichowicz
4M ago
How Digital Transformation Drives Success in Construction 1 kcichowicz Wed, 10/23/2024 - 12:59 Learn how digital transformation boosts construction efficiency and profitability. Discover key strategies to stay competitive. The construction industry, traditionally resistant to change, is facing an urgent call to embrace digital transformation. As challenges like inflation, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages intensify, construction companies are realizing that to stay competitive, they need to adopt innovative digital solutions. According to McKinsey & Company, only a few engi ..read more
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Navigating battery energy storage augmentation
Building Design+Construction
by qpurcell
4M ago
Navigating battery energy storage augmentation 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/23/2024 - 12:06 Engineers By implementing an augmentation plan upfront, owners can minimize potential delays and unforeseen costs when augmentation needs to occur, according to Burns & McDonnell energy storage technology manager Joshua Crawford. Joshua Crawford Engineers Facility Managers Building Technology Energy As renewable energy sources continue to dramatically influence the electric grid, energy storage is playing a pivotal role in achieving grid resiliency. Though there are many available energ ..read more
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3 surprises impacting the return to the office
Building Design+Construction
by qpurcell
4M ago
3 surprises impacting the return to the office 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/21/2024 - 13:21 Office Buildings This blog series exploring Gensler's Workplace Survey shows the top three surprises uncovered in the return to the office. Janet Pogue McLaurin, FAIA, FIIDA, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP ID+C Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Architects Industry Research Research often measures and confirms what we, as designers and strategists, may intuitively believe based on our experience and practice. As a researcher, I love uncovering surprises in the data that debunk common perceptions. These surpri ..read more
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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 162: Objects of Design
Building Design+Construction
by dbarista
4M ago
Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 162: Objects of Design Life of an Architect Podcast dbarista Mon, 10/21/2024 - 11:46 Some things are cool – even if you don’t know it yet. Andrew and I have prepared some stories today about some things you are probably familiar with but probably don’t actually know the whole story. We have each selected two things and we are going to share with you what we believe are some amazing stories. Bob Borson, FAIA  Some things are cool – even if you don’t know it yet. Andrew and I have prepared some stories today about some things you are probably familiar ..read more
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7 design lessons for future-proofing academic medical centers
Building Design+Construction
by qpurcell
4M ago
7 design lessons for future-proofing academic medical centers 0 qpurcell Fri, 10/18/2024 - 08:32 Healthcare Facilities HOK’s Paul Strohm and Scott Rawlings and Indiana University Health’s Jim Mladucky share strategies for planning and designing academic medical centers that remain impactful for generations to come. Higher Education University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Designers Architects Academic medical centers (AMCs) are training grounds for physicians and destinations for leading-edge treatment and research. These large, integrated facilities are also incredibly complex—operati ..read more
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How AI can augment the design visualization process
Building Design+Construction
by qpurcell
4M ago
How AI can augment the design visualization process 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:43 AEC Tech Blog author Tim Beecken, AIA, uses the design of an airport as a case-study for AI’s potential in design visualizations. Tim Beecken, AIA Airports Designers Architects AEC Tech Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming ubiquitous in our everyday lives. We see it being integrated into a wide range of products and technologies, from smartphones with dedicated AI chips to AI-assisted email services, sports analysis, and beyond. However, for design professionals, AI signifies much more th ..read more
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The Clear Vision of Confidence
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by kcichowicz
4M ago
The Clear Vision of Confidence 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 11:57 Safeguard building occupants and their peace of mind with our proven, high-performance products that provide security in plain sight. Learn more at us.allegion.com/indication ..read more
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The Clear Vision of Confidence
Building Design+Construction
by kcichowicz
4M ago
The Clear Vision of Confidence 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 11:57 Safeguard building occupants and their peace of mind with our proven, high-performance products that provide security in plain sight ..read more
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