Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

A closer look at green construction Green construction is clean, sustainable construction, minimising the impact of building projects on the environment and communities and making the finished project as environmentally friendly as possible. However, there are ways to mitigate these impacts.

Materials 84

Materials Industrial Green Construction 84

BD+C

JULY 25, 2023

The latest 'five in focus' healthcare interior design trends 0 qpurcell Tue, 07/25/2023 - 09:45 Designers HMC Architects’ Five in Focus blog series explores the latest trends, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of healthcare design. Sergio Lechuga, CID, is HMC’s Director of Interior Design.

Design 98

Design Environment Los Angeles Education 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. Every built environment turns raw materials into polished projects. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly.

Materials 194

Materials Software Software Project Management 194

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Embodied carbon has emerged as a critical consideration in measuring the carbon footprint of building materials. However, this is only a part of a material’s total carbon footprint. The material’s contribution to reducing operational carbon must also be considered. What is embodied carbon?

Materials 62

Materials Sustainability Equipment Transportation 62

BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

Design considerations for behavioral health patients 0 dbarista Wed, 06/14/2023 - 18:30 Healthcare Facilities The surrounding environment plays a huge role in the mental state of the occupants of a space, especially behavioral health patients whose perception of safety can be heightened.

Design 96

Design Environment Safety Resource 96

BD+C

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Transforming the entry experience with biophilic design 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:44 Biophilic Design Vessel Architecture & Design's Cassandra Wallace, AIA, NCARB, explores how incorporating biophilic design elements and dynamic lighting can transform a seemingly cavernous entry space into a warm and inviting focal point.

Design 98

Design Visualization Architecture AIA 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2024

Sustainable Facilities Management Practices involve a clear set of objectives, methods, and processes aimed at maximizing performance of the built environment with respect to economic and environmental resources in concert with meeting organizational mission needs.

Sustainability 200

Sustainability Management Renovating Environment 200

BD+C

MARCH 28, 2023

Inclusive design requires relearning how we read space 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/28/2023 - 13:20 Designers Pulling from his experience during a campus design workshop, David Johnson, AIA, LEED AP, encourages architects to better understand how to design spaces that are inclusive for everyone. This won’t happen automatically.

Design 95

Design AIA Education Environment 95

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects. Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety.

Construction 312

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 312

Construction Marketing

JULY 30, 2018

What’s exciting is the power of our machinery to move that much material in such a short amount of time. What’s distressing is to think about the history of that building, the lives that were lived in it, and the materials and effort that went into creating it and maintaining it for years. Nuts I say. And I know a lot of folks agree.

Environment 124

Environment Materials Conference US 124

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 26, 2024

An essential aspect is sharing objective, local market, granular labor, material, and equipment costs. The excessive use of “consultants” will not enable an environment of true owner and design/builder collaboration that is mandatory for optimization of outcomes. Collaboration involves both giving and receiving help.

Industrial 134

Industrial CSI Estimating Construction 134

BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2024

5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities Here are five reasons why it has become increasingly evident that mass timber is ready to shape the future of laboratory spaces. SGA and its collaborators have unlocked a new potential for the material, and a new sustainability tool for the industry.

Design 113

Design Sustainability Materials Boston 113

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 23, 2023

By Misha Nikulin and Michelle Meisels Everyone who cares about this planet likely wants a more sustainably built environment. In fact, the built environment accounts for 39 percent of gross annual CO2 emissions. 3 The post Sustainable buildings: Designing and delivering a greener future appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Sustainability 57

Sustainability Design Environment Drawings 57

Construction Specifier

MARCH 4, 2024

The Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA) defines this as “the conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”

Sustainability 57

Sustainability Design Materials Products 57

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

From leaving on lights and fans to using energy-inefficient appliances, we waste significant energy as heat in our environment. Invest in materials like energy-efficient overhead cranes, and consider using a suitable on-site generator. Use Sustainable Building Materials. Use Prefabricated Material. Avoid Paper Blueprints.

Construction 221

Construction Environment Sustainability Software 221

BD+C

OCTOBER 2, 2023

4 design strategies for successful K-12 magnet schools 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/02/2023 - 09:41 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen's Donna Francis, AIA, Principal, and Becky Brady, AIA, share four reasons why diverse K-12 magnet schools require diverse design. Design Strategies for K-12 Magnet Schools 1. is global studies.

Design 91

Design Education AIA Raleigh 91

BD+C

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This has led to a rise in conversation on health and well-being, as people are increasingly cognizant of the impact built environments have on their physical and mental health. Through careful design, we provided wellness spaces for mindfulness events, meditation, and other community-engaging fitness events.

Design 59

Design Phoenix CA Sustainability 59

Construction Specifier

JULY 27, 2023

Facility managers and specifiers tasked with building and renovating office buildings, schools, and healthcare facilities prioritize health and flexible design while noting How outdoor spaces increase concentration, productivity, healing, and overall occupant wellbeing and satisfaction.

Fabrication 52

Fabrication Design Environment Materials 52

BD+C

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Each year, the mainstream definition of “sustainable design” continues to broaden its reach. The emphasis has expanded far beyond energy, water and site into public health, social equity, wellness and transparency– underscoring how our effect on the environment is inextricably linked with its effects on us.

Sustainability 116

Sustainability Materials Equity Environment 116

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2023

Cost savings of 30%-40% are possible local market requirements are known and shared by owners, design-builders, and others in a collaborative manner with a focus upon mutually beneficial best value outcomes. Commit to and support a collaborative work environment among internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams.

Products 200

Products Management Environment Procurement 200

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As the most widely used building material, concrete offers many advantages for meeting the challenges of sustainable development. When produced and sourced locally, it has favorable CO2 and energy footprints in comparison to other building materials. Not only is concrete entirely recyclable, but it also has a long lifespan.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Concrete Environment Life Cycle 52

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Cladding is a product of a variety of materials, including wood, metal, brick, vinyl, and composite, depending on the desired aesthetics and functional requirements. It offers resistance to factors like UV rays, which can degrade building materials over time. Cladding offers a harmonious blend of both visual appeal and performance.

Safety 296

Safety Materials Drafting Defense 296

BD+C

MARCH 17, 2024

5 criteria to optimize medical office design 0 rcassidy Sun, 03/17/2024 - 09:30 Healthcare Facilities Healthcare designers need to consider privacy, separate areas for practitioners, natural light, outdoor spaces, and thoughtful selection of materials for medical office buildings.

Office 59

Office Design AIA Visualization 59

BD+C

JULY 20, 2023

Passing Marks: Transferring Safer School Design to Other Applications 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 08:43 The benefits of safer school design can improve the safety and security of more general-use projects—especially with the use of passive protection. These concerns can inform designers in areas other than the classroom.

Design 92

Design Security Safety Guidelines 92

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Choosing Flooring for Retail Environments. In today’s retail environments, floors aren’t just a surface to walk on…they play a key role in helping create a positive customer experience. In fact, choosing the right floor is just as important as choosing the right lighting or merchandising design. Phillip.fry@gc…. May 11, 2018.

Retail 60

Retail Environment Materials Commercial 60

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

Sourcing and manufacturing building materials also contribute a great deal to climate change. The construction industry clearly has to do better to protect the environment. Builders are now exploring sustainable construction materials to replace things like concrete, which is a major source of emissions. The good news?

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Materials Concrete Construction 52

Pro Builder

APRIL 28, 2021

Thoughtfully Designed Homes with ICF. They wanted a community dictated not by square footage or number of bedrooms, but by design, authenticity, and thoughtfulness. The Roost homes put an emphasis on celebrating the building materials. Materials . kcichowicz. Wed, 04/28/2021 - 10:13. Case Study Image.

Design 69

Design Concrete Materials US 69

BD+C

APRIL 27, 2023

Blind Ambition: Insights from a blind architect on universal design 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/27/2023 - 14:53 Architects Blind architect Chris Downey shares his message to designers that universal design goes much further than simply meeting a code to make everything accessible. Universal Design Insights Downey is blind.

San Francisco 94

San Francisco Design Architecture Visualization 94

Levelset

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In recent years, material shortages and volatile material prices slowed so many projects to a grinding halt. As a result, contractors and property owners are increasingly considering alternatives to traditional building materials. It’s also the material of choice for holding mother nature back in the forms of levees and dams.

Materials 52

Materials Concrete Portland Products 52

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Choosing Flooring for Retail Environments. In today’s retail environments, floors aren’t just a surface to walk on…they play a key role in helping create a positive customer experience. In fact, choosing the right floor is just as important as choosing the right lighting or merchandising design. Phillip.fry@gc…. May 11, 2018.

Retail 60

Retail Environment Materials Concrete 60

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.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Design Sketchup Iowa 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Efficient management of the built environment is critical to the environment, economy, and our overall well being. Owner and design-builder planning, procurement, and project delivery teams MUST work together within a common information environment and share clearly defined, mutually beneficial goals.

Procurement 213

Procurement Construction Environment Renovating 213

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Fresh and Innovative Design Trends to Expect in 2022. After various stay-at-home orders and quarantine restrictions nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, homeowners are rethinking their design preferences to adapt to increased time at home. Creating a conducive home office environment is critical. Home Design.

Innovation 97

Innovation Design Office Fabrication 97

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Optimizing interior design for human health 0 qpurcell Tue, 09/05/2023 - 12:53 Designers Page Southerland Page demonstrates how interior design influences our mood, mental health, and physical comfort. 50+% improved performance on a creative problem-solving test after 4 days exposure to nature.

Design 52

Design Office Denver Architecture 52

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.

Housing 95

Housing Design Massachusetts Certification 95

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. In the end, this enhanced construction quality, reduced waste, and minimized the environmental impact.

Sustainability 128

Sustainability Environment Materials AIA 128

BD+C

APRIL 27, 2023

Passing The Test for Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Thu, 04/27/2023 - 09:59 Knowing testing protocols can help us understand how to better provide protection in areas that need to address multiple types of life safety threats. There are best-practice guidelines for designing safer schools, which are a great starting point.

Design 90

Design Security Safety Products 90