BD+C

APRIL 18, 2024

The next destination: Passive design airports 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:59 Airports Today, we can design airports that are climate resilient, durable, long-lasting, and healthy for occupants—we can design airports using Passive House standards. On the path to passive The airport itself is becoming more sustainable.

Airports 59

Airports Design Housing Materials 59

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This structural design approach uses tension forces to create stable and visually striking structures. Tensile architecture stands at the forefront of contemporary design, offering architects and designers a realm of possibilities that merge functionality with aesthetic innovation.

Architecture 52

Architecture Materials Design Structural Engineering 52

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. Photo: Emily Hagopian 3.

Office 59

Office Design AIA Visualization 59

Natural Building

AUGUST 3, 2020

Professor Janis Birkeland is an honorary professor at the University of Melbourne who has taught sustainable planning and architecture at several universities. Previously, she worked as a planner, architect, and lawyer in San Francisco to gain insights into the impediments to sustainability.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Green Life Cycle Design 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Essentially, 3D BIM lets you create and visualize the building's design. Rather than manually reviewing drawings for design conflicts, teams can implement BIM clash detection to automatically identify and resolve potential clashes in design, which saves both time and money during the preconstruction phase of the project.

BIM 98

BIM Modeling Schedule Visualization 98

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This structural design approach uses tension forces to create stable and visually striking structures. Tensile architecture stands at the forefront of contemporary design, offering architects and designers a realm of possibilities that merge functionality with aesthetic innovation.

Architecture 57

Architecture Structural Engineering Fabrication Materials 57

BD+C

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) is releasing a new tool that can help architecture firms design high-performance building. . Applying the kit’s resources during the design process allows for architects to obtain the tool’s full potential.

AIA 80

AIA Visualization Resource Architecture 80

Building Information Management

MAY 16, 2013

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment is critical to both global competitiveness and preserving sustainable resources. Design-bid-build and “low bid” awards are the downfall of the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector. Why is BIM of to a slow start?

Visualization 45

Visualization BIM Life Cycle Estimating 45

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For commercial offices, retail, and hospitality spaces, government centers, school classrooms, and other interior buildouts, architects and interior designers can pair aluminum framing systems with glass or other insert panels to balance connectivity and transparency with productivity and privacy. By Brian Tobias, LEED AP.

Visualization 52

Visualization Retail Fabrication Design 52

Lets Build

JUNE 15, 2022

The increasing focus on green buildings is one of many areas where society is moving in the right direction, making whole-life sustainable buildings the only environmentally justifiable option for future construction projects. Mistakes from the past. We now know this material to be a leading contributor to CO2 emissions.

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Green Sustainability Resource Materials 148

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

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Decision-making methods within LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery frameworks enable and assure full stakeholder (buyers, designers, builders, building users, FMers…) participation in early stages of the project considerations and support collaboration among previously conflicting sustainable criteria and adversarial team members.

Life Cycle 114

Life Cycle Procurement Construction Documentation 114

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 16, 2018

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. He shared some key considerations to keep in mind when designing a green roof. Roof utilization is a big driver for many employers who are looking to create recreational space for their staff or visitors, while others are creating green roofs for sustainability reasons.

Green 103

Green Design Consulting Feasibility 103

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2022

Keep an eye out for a great data visualization webinar happening on August 3rd. Autodesk University 2022 is the design and make conference for innovators everywhere. You’ll join and connect with thousands of industry experts across architecture, engineering, construction, design, and more. September 27 – 29, 2022.

Construction 98

Construction Autodesk Conference Chicago 98

BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Architectural ‘Frankenstein’ features breakthrough sustainable design 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

Sustainability 72

Sustainability Architecture Design Electrical 72

Construction Specifier

JULY 6, 2023

Specialty coatings also can enhance the visual and tactile effects of the finished appearance. An experienced finishing services provider can assist with evaluating the optimal finish to meet performance specifications’ inside and out, while supporting the building project’s aesthetic, sustainability, and longevity goals.

Green 52

Green Visualization Architecture Environment 52

BD+C

AUGUST 22, 2023

The mall of the future 0 dbarista Tue, 08/22/2023 - 10:39 Shopping Centers There are three critical aspects of mall design that, through evolution, have proven to be instrumental in the staying power of a retail destination: parking, planning, and customer experience. This are crucial to the mall of the future.

Retail 89

Retail Leases Plans Fabrication 89

Fieldwire

JULY 24, 2023

Let’s explore some of the challenges faced by construction professionals, the importance of staying focused on the fundamentals of design and construction, and how the industry can attract new, young professionals while adapting to emerging trends. However, embracing BIM is just one aspect of maximizing construction efficiency.

BIM 52

BIM Construction Innovation Visualization 52

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 1, 2012

I am “mad as hell” at how 3D visualization vendors have marketed BIM. Sure 3D visualization is a great tool, and a valuable component of BIM… but in itself, 3D visualization is NOT BIM. ” – Jim Skea, Chair – Sustainable Energy, Imperial College of London. .

Life Cycle 61

Life Cycle BIM Environment Sustainability 61

Construction Marketing

JULY 7, 2022

However, wood sidings require routine maintenance, including caulking and painting, to protect them from extreme weather conditions and sustain their appearance. Vinyl can be customized into various designs, including shingles and vertical and horizontal panels to suit your home’s architectural style. Vinyl siding.

Residential 218

Residential Materials Architecture Visualization 218

Natural Building

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Marks Barfield Architects designed the Cambridge Central Mosque that is respectful of its surroundings while incorporating traditional Islamic design aspects, including geometric patterns that symbolize the infinite. The tree-pillars can be seen throughout the building, as well as outside, giving it a clear visual identity.

Fabrication 52

Fabrication Design Sustainability Architecture 52

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

It is less costly and more sustainable to reuse existing buildings. With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. Sustainment/Status Quo. UFC 3-310-04 Seismic Design for Buildings.

Sustainability 45

Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 45

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

Current the most common being use of proprietary 3D visualization software for the purpose of supporting the design and construction phases of the facility life-cycle. All of these are common within all phases of construction, repair, renovation, or sustainability projects.

BIM 78

BIM Visualization Life Cycle Software 78

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

It is less costly and more sustainable to reuse existing buildings. With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. Sustainment/Status Quo. UFC 3-310-04 Seismic Design for Buildings.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Life Cycle Procurement Estimating 40

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

The results will be printed, exported to Microsoft Excel software, or published to DWF file format It can also be utilized for evaluating the building design, grouping objects into proper assemblies for construction, setting congregation and item variables by pricing the objects by taking off these assemblies or items.

Visualization 40

Visualization Estimating BIM Software 40

Building Information Management

MAY 28, 2014

Sure, you can tweak a few things here to attempt be more efficient with respect to your numerous renovation, repair, sustainability, and construction projects, but substantial productivity gains require fundamentally changing how you do things. Being productive is not just about being efficient. Learn more at [link].

Renovating 51

Renovating Sustainability Contract Products 51

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

The results will be printed, exported to Microsoft® Excel® software, or published to DWF™ file format It can be also utilized for evaluating the building design, grouping objects into proper assemblies for construction, setting congregation and item variables, and pricing the objects by taking off these assemblies or items.

Visualization 40

Visualization Estimating BIM Software 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2024

As humans, we rely on visual content to understand and consume information – so why, for example, is the archaic Gantt chart still such a core piece of documentation when it’s something that most people struggle to interpret? Enhanced collaboration : 4D sequencing bridges the communication gap between design, engineering, and execution teams.

Construction 116

Construction Resource BIM Modeling 116

Construction Specifier

MAY 25, 2020

Contemporary institutional design is an increasingly diverse sector of the construction industry. These designs are becoming bolder, incorporating changing technologies as well as addressing new approaches like collaborative environments and ‘resimercial’ design. by Robert Marshall. Photos courtesy CertainTeed.

Education 52

Education Environment Visualization Design 52

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 5, 2020

This free, open source Embodied Carbon in Construction (EC3) tool aggregates EPDs for all kinds of building products, helping engineers and others to make more informed decisions for improving sustainability. Sustainable construction resources. Using the EC3 tool. Concrete.

Materials 78

Materials Concrete Resource Sustainability 78

Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

This includes building controls, lighting, electrical and digital infrastructure, audio/visual (A/V), and other aspects of the structure. As buildings become more complex and connected, the demand for BUILDING materials supporting high-performance facilities has also increased. WELL v2, and LBC v3.1 and v4.0.

Certification 57

Certification Materials Green Products 57

Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Sustainability 60

Sustainability Architecture Green Visualization 60

Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2013

Providing the opportunity for the kind of collaboration that the construction industry so badly needs… Design-Build has a spectrum, ranging from almost as dysfunctional … all the way to almost as collaborative as Integrated Project Delivery. Shifting Design-Build toward IPD. Owners, this is bad for you.

Design 69

Design Documentation Contract Estimating 69

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

AS LOCAL ordinances make protected membrane roof assemblies (PMRAs) more attractive to designers, they are also growing in sheer size. Whether topping federal buildings, high-end hotels, or event centers, VRAs support sustainability efforts, add beauty, and serve as multipurpose gathering spaces. New design trends. and abroad.

Fort Worth 52

Fort Worth Guidelines AIA Design 52

Green Home Design Architect

JANUARY 29, 2016

Building a lakefront home inherently addresses one of the principles of sustainable design, connecting with nature. The home is designed to maximize multi use spaces creating a compact and efficient design, while providing views through the home upon approach, encouraging both visual and physical movement towards the lake.

Visualization 40

Visualization Drawings Electrical Engineering 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction at UCL also recognizes the need to manage the proliferation of data in the construction sector. “Our As a result of this module, students will be able to become more strategic thinkers and visualize different situations and scenarios more holistically.”.

Construction 52

Construction Life Cycle Education Visualization 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 11, 2020

Along with sustainable aesthetics, the center sought to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification. Along with compartmentation, design considerations were equally important to the project. Large spans of fire-resistive glass flood the interior with natural light.

Maine 67

Maine Green Certification Safety 67