Construction Processes, Design
October 20, 2022
Via: ArchDailyBlending in with its urban context or standing out to draw attention, a façade tells a building’s story. It is an expressive medium through which we engage with architecture, defining first impressions and setting the tone for the interior by […]
Construction Processes, Design
October 19, 2022
Via: ArchDailyOne of the first decisions to be made when designing a house is where to place it on the site. Whether it’s a large or small plot, house placing impacts the architecture of the building itself and its relation with […]
Construction Processes, Design
October 17, 2022
Via: gb&d magazineNoise is constantly around us, especially in the office, and these distractions become more detrimental if your office has an open office layout. This layout features no walls between desks, allowing increased sound from outside and office machines. Acoustic design […]
Construction Processes, Design
October 13, 2022
Via: ArchDailyFrom the first traces of a sketch to the ribbon cutting at the official inauguration, a building and its construction process goes through numerous steps. From understanding client demands, complying to local regulations, staying within budget, getting the necessary approvals […]
Construction Processes, Design
October 5, 2022
Via: ArchDailyHow does school design influence the process of teaching and learning? Understanding current educational design trends and methodologies is key to designing healthy spaces for students to develop their social and academic capacities. If we look at the evolution of […]
Construction Processes, Design
September 26, 2022
Via: ArchDailyGeneration Z comprises people born after 1995. They grew along with the popularization of the internet and interact with the world by integrating all forms of available technology. The diversity of available media, the speed in information traffic, the interactivity […]
Construction Processes, Design
September 19, 2022
Via: ArchDaily“We should admit nature as an immense multitude of forms, including each part of us, who are part of everything”, says Ailton Krenak, renowned indigenous leader, in his book Ideas to Postpone the End of the World. The culture of […]
Construction Processes, Design
September 19, 2022
Via: ArchDailyThe architectural practice has always been rooted in what people now call “human-centered design”. The term, coined by Irish engineer Mike Cooley in his 1987 publication “Human-Centred Systems” describes a design approach around identifying people’s needs and solving the right […]
Construction Processes, Design
September 15, 2022
Via: ArchDailyFundamental for the development of large metropolises as we know them today, cement is a material used historically, whose technological advances have revolutionized construction technique and technology of civil construction, enabling the verticalization of construction and the densification of urban […]
Construction Processes, Design
September 15, 2022
Via: ArchDailyConsidering the time, energy, and environmental impact of a construction process, architecture must explore different methodologies that work with the existing built environment. For example: how to give life to a forgotten building? Adaptive reuse gives new opportunities to abandoned […]
Construction Processes, Design
September 8, 2022
Via: ArchDailyTimber construction and its benefits is moving into the BIM space for even more sustainable uses. A new BIM-integrated web application, called Carbon Fixers (which expands on its Offsite Wood plug-in for Revit), pre-calculates the carbon-benefit of choosing timber and […]
Construction Processes, Design
July 19, 2022
Via: ENRLast week, geographic information system and mapping technology provider Esri called upon attendees at its user conference in San Diego to use their geolocation and explanatory visualization skills to “map common ground.” That theme included Esri’s expansion of its design […]
Construction Processes, Design
July 1, 2022
Via: ArchDailyGlobal management consultancy McKinsey & Company in 2016 noted that the construction industry was ripe for disruption. Considered one of the world’s largest sectors, the forced advancement and adoption of innovative technologies have allowed the engineering and construction (E&C) industry […]
Construction Processes, Design
June 30, 2022
Via: ArchDailyThe term ‘high-performing’ may bring different images, ranging from a star student to a virtuosic violinist to a hard-working employee. As diverse as they may be, these ‘high-performing’ people have common attributes. A cut above the rest, they transcend expectations […]
Construction Processes, Design
June 29, 2022
Via: ENRConstruction will wrap at the end of September on a $35-million renovation and expansion of Second Line Stages, a film and TV production facility in the heart of New Orleans, and those involved say effective communication and collaboration played an […]
Construction Processes, Design
June 27, 2022
Via: ArchDailyThe School of Architecture, founded by Frank Lloyd Wright as the Taliesin Fellowship in 1932, is undergoing significant transformations. Two years after separating from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, TSOA landed at Arcosanti, an experimental desert community in Arizona owned […]
Construction Processes, Design
June 8, 2022
Via: ArchDaily“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and […]
Construction Processes, Design
June 6, 2022
Via: gb&d magazineDrive through any residential development today and you’ll be struck by the boldness of the colors and the diversity of materials that clad the exterior of new homes. This range of design opportunities extends to remodels as well, with homeowners […]
Construction Processes, Design, Financial
May 19, 2022
Via: ENRIf necessity is the mother of invention, the LBJ Express megaproject in Dallas, Texas, is a case study in pioneering engineering design and forward-thinking financing. This award-winning project stands as the largest and most complex mixed highway ever designed in […]
Construction Processes, Design
May 9, 2022
Via: ENRIn 2021, ENR Midwest’s 122 Top Design firms delivered $6.97 billion in total revenue. That’s up from the $6.54 billion reported by 110 firms in the prior year, but the relatively modest increase doesn’t keep pace with the pace of […]