BD+C

APRIL 29, 2024

Tomorrow's classrooms: Designing schools for the digital age 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/29/2024 - 10:53 K-12 Schools In a world where technology’s rapid pace has reshaped how we live, work, and communicate, it should be no surprise that it’s also changing the PreK-12 education landscape.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Earlier this month I participated in a webinar titled Designing Highly-Sustainable Buildings featuring the Sketchup software team, along with Sefaira, a plugin that calculates various aspects of energy use pertaining to the design. And he justified the net zero designation with the addition of PV arrays for electricity.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Using data to design the sports venue of the future 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/23/2023 - 10:20 Arenas Former video game developer Abe Stein and HOK's Bill Johnson discuss how to use data to design stadiums and arenas that keep fans engaged and eager to return. The big idea for designers?

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

That’s because it’s cost-effective and plays a crucial role in protecting the environment. The right racking system can be selected by design engineers, guaranteeing that the modules are securely fastened without harming your roof. . Ensure That The Solar Design Meets State Regulations And Manufacturer Requirements.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 28, 2022

It’s not only for the sake of saving costs on monthly electricity bills but also for being a responsible and eco-friendly business entity. . You can do your part by designing an energy-efficient building. This allows your business to control and monitor all activities that use up electricity. You’re not alone though.

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BD+C

AUGUST 17, 2023

How to design for adaptive reuse: Don’t reinvent the wheel 0 qpurcell Thu, 08/17/2023 - 09:52 Adaptive Reuse Gresham Smith demonstrates the opportunities of adaptive reuse, specifically reusing empty big-box retail and malls, many of which sit unused or underutilized across the country. Harvest the value of the existing space.

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BD+C

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

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BD+C

APRIL 10, 2023

4 ways designers can help chief heat officers reduce climate change risks 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/10/2023 - 09:40 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, shares how established designers and recently-emerged chief heat officers (CHO) can collaborate on solutions for alleviating climate change risks.

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BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

Corie Baker, AIA, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C Healthcare Facilities Modular Building Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction In recent years, we’ve seen an accelerated shift towards the use of prefabrication in new construction. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 26, 2021

Stairs are integral to building design. Well-designed stairways can add value to any structure as it ensures users are safe and comfortable going up and down the steps. 3) Custom Design. Industrial stairs specialists can fit stairs into an existing building design according to user needs. 5) Environment-Friendly.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

They’re designed with lightweight materials, unlike permanent buildings that are normally composed of steel, bricks, lumber or other materials. They can even be used as meeting spaces or offices—all you have to do is include electricity. Fabric buildings come with a high roof design, leading to a large volume of interior air space.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Photo courtesy Móz Designs. Equipping designers with column solutions that simultaneously meet design standards and building requirements enhance project outcomes. When considering the shape of column covers within a space, angular or rounded installations have a dramatic impact on the disposition of an environment.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The rush of sudden electrical discharge can wreak havoc in sensitive environments. This static electricity is problematic as it triggers shocks and causes considerable damage to equipment and people working in such scenarios. These shoes are designed such that they prevent contact with the floor.

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The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Five years prior, a Sullivan-designed structure widely considered to be illustrative of the famous phrase rose ten stories above Seventh and Chestnut streets in downtown St. Designing modern healthcare facilities is the perfect example. Any designer can doodle in Revit. Form follows function.

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BD+C

MARCH 4, 2024

Illuminating your path to energy efficiency 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/04/2024 - 10:06 Lighting Design Collaborative's Kelsey Rowe, PE, CLD, shares some tools, resources, and next steps to guide you through the process of lighting design. Did you know that 11% of electricity use in the United States is from lighting?

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Since these properties are never designated as historic buildings, no special restrictions apply to modifications, and they don’t have to preserve facades (although occasionally, some are within shopping centers with rigorous covenants, conditions, and restrictions, including façade requirements.) And with good reason.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 14, 2022

On the island of Sumu Yakushima, Japan, designer Tsukasa Ono turned to regenerative architecture as his primary concept. The design enables residents to discover new possibilities for interacting with nature and adapting the way they think and act. Electricity is provided by solar power with storage batteries.

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Work Gearz

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Whenever we talk about Electric Hazard rated boots (EH) and Electro Static Dissipative boots (ESD) there is often confusion between the two. The main function of EH rated boots is to impede the flow of electricity between the shoe and the ground. The ESD rated boots work to handle a whole lot different type of electricity.

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The Korte Company

JULY 2, 2018

And while we don’t pretend to be experts in public policy, gun control or mental health, we do know how to design and construct buildings that are safer for those who occupy them. The way a school is designed and built can result in better protection of our most precious assets—our children. It takes balance. This isn’t a new idea.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 30, 2022

Design Excellence: A Selection of Projects From the 2021 Best in American Living Awards. Winning projects in NAHB’s 2021 BALA residential design awards present the pinnacle of today’s production housing design. To win an NAHB Best in American Living Award ( BALA ) requires more than just curb appeal and eye-catching design.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 1, 2022

Over the past several years, lighting has become more front-and-center in the early stages of architectural design—and for good reason. Photo courtesy Archilume. By Star Davis. Background.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 11, 2015

North Las Vegas Lands $1B Electric Vehicle Assembly Plant originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. The three million-square-foot facility in Clark County’s APEX Industrial Park is expected to begin production of Faraday Future electric vehicles in the next few years. Electric Vehicles Draw a Crowd In Liberty Station.

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BD+C

JUNE 8, 2024

Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. In many North American factories, even those that make electric vehicles, this has translated into potentially sweltering, uncomfortable places. The “human factor” comes in second place.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 8, 2022

To select the best pair of work boots, it’s important to consider your work environment so that you get the features necessary for your specific profession.  This is where technology can take a leading role in the creation of both materials and designs that contribute to the creation of slip-resistant outer soles.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

Instances of fires can rise due to flammable materials, electrical hazards, oil spills—the list goes on! Working with oil, electrical equipment, and even lingering flammable debris can raise the level of risk. Tools and other electrical equipment must be regularly inspected. The unfortunate event highlights a looming danger.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

The ‘Meet the Contractor’ event is designed to help businesses understand how to get ‘HS2-ready’ so they are in the best possible position to bid for upcoming work. Civils & Stations work streams Urban realm (incl. earthworks, minor civils, roads, landscaping, trees) Station fit-out (incl.

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BD+C

MAY 10, 2024

For much of the past 100 years, designers and planners have worked around automobiles as the main organizing mechanism for cities. By treating the city as a natural environment, we have the opportunity to soften its hardness, both literally and figuratively. This is why even smaller projects have an important role to play.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 4, 2022

The effects of heat have negative outcomes for health and well-being, social equity, energy use and peak demand, resilience of health, transportation and electrical infrastructure, crime, education, and productivity. Urban planning which minimizes heat buildup and retention (urban design). percent by 2100.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

Rachel Vedder, RA, LEED AP, Senior Architect Healthcare Facilities Hospital Design Trends Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners Emergency Departments frequently handle the intake of patients with mental health care needs. Image: St.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Electric Car Charging Electric car charging stations have become a transformative addition to multifamily properties, with the power to attract high-end residents and set properties apart in a competitive market. For residents who own electric vehicles, the convenience of on-site charging is critical.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 1, 2020

An example of this cooperative effort is the Pureflo Powered Air Purifying Respiratory (PAPR), which is designed to protect workers from welding fumes and hexavalent chromium. This welding helmet has an electric system management (ESM), which monitors air flow with heads-up visual and audible alarms for low flow, battery and filter life.

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BD+C

APRIL 13, 2023

James Krueger, AIA, NCARB, Design Principal Education Facilities K-12 Schools School Construction Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Facility Managers Architects Building Owners PreK–12 education has become far more sophisticated over the years, and school design must continually evolve to keep up with current and future needs.

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Work Gearz

JUNE 28, 2021

Material and design – Composite toe cap boots are made from a blend of non-metallic but tough materials nonetheless. They are designed for workers who have to be on their feet for long hours, which leads to fatigue and stress mainly on the leg and joints. Protects you from electrical hazards as it does not conduct electricity.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2017

Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. Product and Material Selection. Chuck Taylor, Director of Operations. Tel: 847-233-9200 x712.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

It is designed to be carbon-neutral, and the materials were carefully selected in an effort to respect the natural environment. The center will be fitted with a photovoltaic system to generate its own electricity and a water-recycling filtration system that will be linked to other existing infrastructure on the site. “We

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 12, 2021

How to design a 100-year home built to last. To ensure lasting sustainability and resilience in the face of inevitable climate crises, builders are meeting the comfort and safety concerns of homeowners acclimating to a changing environment. . 4 Principles for Building Resilient Homes. Tue, 10/12/2021 - 10:02. Sustainability.

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