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Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years

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AEC Innovators Women in Design+Construction After nearly 40 years at Shepley Bulfinch, including 17 as President and CEO, Carole Wedge, FAIA, LEED AP will be retiring on April 30th of this year. Green Building Council and a signatory to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2030 Challenge. in 2019, and Durham, N.C.,

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Super BIM: 7 award-winning BIM/VDC-driven projects

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The AIA''s Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Knowledge Community recently announced the winners of the 2014 AIA TAP BIM Awards. Launched in 2005, the program honors projects that best harness building information modeling and virtual design and construction tools and processes, and related innovations.

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Drones take site assessments to new heights

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We gather the data points to create a 3D model that we can show clients and design team members to help visually communicate the challenges and how we can help solve them. By flying drones at night, we can see an enhanced view of a building and the owners’ entire site.

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Navigating architectural challenges—from 'unbuildable' to unbelievable

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Navigating architectural challenges—from 'unbuildable' to unbelievable 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/30/2023 - 10:12 Senior Living Design Mick Schaefer, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, recounts the challenges Vessel Architecture & Design had to overcome while designing a state-of-the-art senior living facility.

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3 Ways Lean Design Can Help Home Builders Recover Margins

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Todd Hallett, AIA. While the goal of Lean Design is to eliminate waste , the product that results from Lean Design is superior when it comes to aesthetic design, innovative planning, and increased amenities. . 3D computer modeling software comes in handy for advanced framing design during the Lean Design process.

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Designing worship spaces for “Zoom” congregations

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Religious organizations around the world have adopted innovative methods to serve their communities and keep the congregation together. Harlem-based artist, architect, and educator Victor Body-Lawson, AIA, founder of his eponymous firm, Body Lawson Associates (BLA), has helped install video studios in many churches.

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The New American Home 2022: Thinking Inside the Box

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“Designing for wellness means including flexible spaces for exercise, work, community, and relaxation, as well as sanctuary spaces for self-care and a connection to the outdoors,” says architect Ed Binkley, AIA, an associate and director of design for BSB Design’s Tampa, Fla., Ed Binkley, AIA, associate + director of design, BSB Design.

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