article thumbnail

Employing granite and rainscreens for upscale finishes

Construction Specifier

By Jason Kron While open joint or rainscreen cladding systems have become an industry standard, many design teams overlook the opportunity of incorporating natural stone into the plan. However, when an upscale finish or greater design freedom is desired, granite offers the ideal solution. Is granite too heavy for a rainscreen system?

article thumbnail

Transforming the entry experience with biophilic design

BD+C

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
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

5 criteria to optimize medical office design

BD+C

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
article thumbnail

University design to help meet the demand for health professionals

BD+C

University design to help meet the demand for health professionals 0 qpurcell Wed, 02/21/2024 - 10:52 University Buildings Virginia Commonwealth University is a Page client, and the Dean of the College of Health Professions took time to talk about a pressing healthcare industry need that schools—and architects—can help address.

Design 98
article thumbnail

How a Bulk Fuel-Transportation Solution is Maximizing Efficiency for Soil Designs

Construction Business Owner

This new adaptation allows construction companies to deliver between 460 and 920 gallons of fuel—and another 100 gallons of DEF—to their jobsites without ever having to employ a driver who has a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) endorsement.

article thumbnail

8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects

BD+C

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
article thumbnail

9 workplace design trends for 2023

BD+C

9 workplace design trends for 2023 0 qpurcell Fri, 05/05/2023 - 08:57 Office Buildings HOK Director of WorkPlace Kay Sargent and Director of Interiors Tom Polucci discuss the trends shaping office design in 2023. Clients are asking much more of us from a design perspective,” said Polucci. I’m thrilled with this.”

Design 98