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

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects. Collaborate with clients, construction managers, and other professionals to bring architectural visions to life. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety.

Construction 315

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 315

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

Natural Building

JUNE 14, 2021

Bamboo is being used to create beautiful and majestic forms that are green and respect their surrounding environment. Hague is a student at the University of Westminster where she is pursuing her Masters in Architecture. Her design features shellac-coated bamboo to emphasize the use of biomimicry. It is located in Bangladesh.

Architecture 52

Architecture Environment Sustainability Materials 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We don't always throw around the word "revolutionary," but building information modeling (BIM) has truly been that over the last few decades. It's a cloud-based model that brings together structured, multidisciplinary data to develop an intelligent model that represents an asset throughout its lifecycle. What is 4D BIM?:

BIM 98

BIM Modeling Schedule Visualization 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Needless to say, trying to design, coordinate, and build in and around these conditions is an uphill battle. You can store and organize imported NWC mesh files using Autodesk Docs’ common data environment, enabling better data access and collaboration. . A better design and coordination workflow .

Design 119

Design Autodesk BIM Modeling 119

BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:23 Hardening entryways and exterior windows is a step toward safer school design. While these updates to state building codes can contribute to safer school design, they are just one layer within those guidelines.

Design 98

Design Security Guidelines Safety 98

Natural Building

JANUARY 28, 2022

Adaptive reuse fits the sustainability mantra of the “three Rs,” (reduce, reuse, recycle) but all too often we overlook the green side of architectural conservation. Architecture is a renewable resource. The post The Three Rs of Architectural Conservation appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

Architecture 52

Architecture Sustainability Liability Resource 52

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

Lets Build

JULY 2, 2018

Augmented reality is unlike virtual reality that can only replace the real world through a simulated environment. Instead, it creates and enhances exact replicas of the real world for a better view of the entire project through virtual reality models.

Industrial 146

Industrial Project Management Architecture Modeling 146

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

Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

The past two years have demonstrated how critical the need is for employers to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for its staff. As a result, a critical part of re-entry is for employers to prove they are providing a safe, healthy indoor environment to meet occupants’ ongoing needs now and for the long-term.

Design 52

Design Innovation Office Environment 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 26, 2022

International design firm, RKD , has a rich legacy dating back to its formation in Dublin, Ireland, in 1913. Since then, it has established itself as one of the most diverse and effective architecture firms in Europe. Sustainable design connects and unifies RKD’s multi-service, multi-sector approach.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk BIM Design Innovation 52

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Urban Townhome Designs That Show Density Isn't a Dirty Word. Four great examples of higher-density projects designed with ample open areas and private outdoor spaces. Garnett, FAIBD House Review Lead Designer. ARCHITECT: Dahlin Group Architecture | Planning , marketing@dahlingroup.com , 925.251.7203.

Design 105

Design Plans AIA Housing 105

Construction Specifier

JUNE 4, 2020

Recent developments in virtual reality (VR) technology allow for the visualization of unbuilt information as full-scale occupiable environments, providing previously unavailable insight to designers, clients, and other stakeholders. The design team used dedicated software to translate the BIM model into a VR-friendly environment.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Design Visualization Modeling 52

BD+C

APRIL 10, 2023

Implementing human-centric design in operations and maintenance facilities 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/10/2023 - 12:08 Industrial Facilities Stantec's Ryan Odell suggests using the human experience to advance OMSF design that puts a focus on wellness and efficiency. The buildings seem made for giants, not people.

Design 52

Design Drawings Architecture Visualization 52

Lets Build

JULY 2, 2018

Augmented reality is unlike virtual reality that can only replace the real world through a simulated environment. Instead, it creates and enhances exact replicas of the real world for a better view of the entire project through virtual reality models.

Industrial 120

Industrial Project Management Architecture Modeling 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The promise of a “digital twin” is that it allows a building project to start digital and stay digital — from design to build to operations — and transform rich data into business intelligence. He has an extensive background in building information modeling (BIM) with respect to infrastructure projects. Thu, 03/25/2021 - 12:00.

Virgin Islands 411

Virgin Islands Autodesk Puerto Rico Samoa 411

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

CS601407 | How to Ensure Success by Defining Digital Roles in a Project Projects today need one or several persons to ensure that digitalization, data flow, collaboration, and intelligent models are set up and working. Their work has taken model-based construction to a new level, ensuring more value for all parts of the project.

Autodesk 116

Autodesk Construction BIM Modeling 116

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Architectural Visualization with Alex Hogrefe. Do you have architectural visualization skills? Well, you are in luck because this episode is dedicated to discussing all things related to architectural visualization and graphics. . When did you decide to pursue this path of architecture? Mon, 09/28/2020 - 12:30.

Visualization 52

Visualization Architecture Software Software 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 6, 2016

Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Facilities Management, & Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment. The combination of information related to all aspects of physical assets life-cycle is best called a physical asset model. Construction Classification Criticality.

Drafting 100

Drafting Life Cycle Construction Modeling 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

As a recent BioPhorum report on modular design in biopharmaceutical manufacturing points out, one of the drawbacks of establishing a new production facility—particularly for a brand new product — is the time it takes to go from design to operation. BioPhorm highlights the importance of standardisation in any modular design.

Design 52

Design Products BIM Forecasting 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Organizations that provide leadership and commitment to collaborative environments are rare. Common data environment (glossary of terms and definitions, locally researched detailed unit price cost data). Conceptual model of partnering and alliancing. Partnering in a unit price environment. Shared vision. Anvuur, A.

Construction 223

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 223

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Cloud-computing will have a much more significant impact upon how the built environment is managed than 3D visualization. BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment support by digital technology. Building Information Modeling Framework. Information drives cost savings and higher efficiency.

BIM 66

BIM Life Cycle Architecture Modeling 66

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Building information modeling has the potential to modernize the housing industry, but residential and low-rise multifamily housing developers face barriers to its adoption. Building information modeling (BIM) is a digital approach to designing buildings using computer-aided tools. Tue, 12/20/2022 - 08:59. Anna Liza Montenegro.

BIM 105

BIM Housing Industrial CAD 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 1, 2022

For Mark Decker , Senior Manager of Building Information Modeling (BIM) at CDM Smith , it’s choosing and leveraging the right technology to enable him, his firm, and his clients to reach or exceed expected outcomes. I’m not just managing a model, but also the information coming from the model, and those who use it.

BIM 59

BIM Management Autodesk Environment 59

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.

Austin 105

Austin Sustainability San Francisco Site 105

BD+C

AUGUST 7, 2023

Putting 9 senior living market trends into perspective 0 rcassidy Mon, 08/07/2023 - 20:26 Senior Living Design Brad Perkins, FAIA, a veteran of more than four decades in the planning and design of senior living communities, looks at where the market is heading in the immediate future. and around the world.

Modeling 97

Modeling Environment Plans Design 97

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.

Education 98

Education Environment Green Organization 98

BIM & Beam

JANUARY 2, 2018

The visual programming interface of Dynamo for Revit is enabling structural engineers with the tools to build structural models with minimal energy and make their own structural design tools. They can iterate and evaluate multiple building design options with ease, and build structures based on natural and mathematical principles.

Structural Engineering 0

Structural Engineering Revit Visualization Modeling 0

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 28, 2023

Walls AEC , a dynamic architecture, engineering, and contracting company with operations in Lebanon and Kuwait, is making waves in the industry through its technology-driven approach and unwavering commitment to digital progress. However, the founders underestimated the potential challenges of executing such designs remotely.

Industrial 98

Industrial Autodesk Innovation Engineering 98

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Civil Engineering Software: Civil engineering software encompasses a variety of tools to assist civil engineers throughout both the design and construction process. This software can help in drafting & documenting, designing, visualizing & analyzing & so on. Software Required for 3d Modeling of Structure/Architecture.

Software 52

Software Software Engineering CAD 52

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.

Design 98

Design Jacksonville Plans Green 98

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.

Green 52

Green Infrastructure Columbus Philadelphia 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2021

Currently, many organizations use a one or more of the following, all of which are generally incapable of meeting current regulatory requirements; Historical construction costs Third-party cost databases based upon “national averages” Area cost factors or location factors or economic indices Parametric cost modeling.

Estimating 149

Estimating Construction Contract Renovating 149

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

Furthermore, of this 5%, most of the applications have not leveraged, or even been designed to leverage the full valued of Lean. Design-Build Contracting Claims: Cumulative Supplement. Development of a conceptual model of construction partnering. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8 (4,), 292-303.

Construction 164

Construction Procurement Contract Management 164

BD+C

MAY 8, 2023

Megha Sinha, Melissa Alexander, Nate Holland Higher Education Laboratories Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects BIM and Information Technology Computational tools—which harness the power of computation to streamline decision making—were once considered “nice to have.” Now they are integral to the design process.

Plans 59

Plans Modeling Travel Design 59