Composites give architects and designers a lot more freedom for creativity. Gravity-defying lines, unusual curves, and architecture that pushes the boundaries? Composites make it possible. The lightweight, strong, moldable, flexible properties of composites make them the ideal vehicle for lighting the wildest imagination of any architect and then bringing it to life. This new technology…
DetailsThe American Institute of Architects and the American Library Association recently announced its 2016 Library Building Awards winners. Each of the seven projects was recognized for its “excellence in library architecture,” says Architect Magazine, and “reflect the changing role of libraries within communities that have grown to expect technologically advanced spaces in lieu of traditional…
DetailsTime was, wood construction had serious limitations where commercial, tall buildings were concerned. But with new materials and a refocusing on code requirements for tall wood buildings, the times might be changing. The International Code Council (ICC) plans to announce new findings in its exploration of “Tall Wood” construction this fall. Its Tall Wood ad…
DetailsWhile some architects say that they work fairly normal hours, others report something vastly different. At Architecture + Business, for example, the consensus is that no matter what the billable hours total, architects are known for working well over 40 hours per week. It’s time for a vacation. At home or abroad, travel can be…
DetailsBats are some of nature’s most misunderstood creatures. But drones, or at least drone pilots, get it. Many of them, too, carry the stigma of being mysterious and potentially dangerous. Maybe that’s why Ken Sebesta, Ph.D., looked to nighttime’s leathery-winged flight experts for inspiration on how to improve drone control and navigation. Or maybe it’s…
DetailsAnyone can slide into a rut. Sometimes those ruts mean that you earn less than you could. And sometimes they limit your horizons and experiences. With the economy growing stronger every day, there’s no reason for you not to capitalize on all of the exciting things happening in architecture. More people are building, which equals…
DetailsYou wouldn’t buy a book and then claim rights to the story just because you own it in hard copy. So isn’t it funny, or maybe it’s not, how a new design can find its way into the hands of a client or third party who thinks that a price paid equals full ownership? At…
DetailsAdaptive reuse is one of the great conservation methods employed by architects today. It’s also Earth friendly. Although a new home could be built using the most advanced energy efficient and low carbon footprint materials and methods, the most effective way to impose the least impact on the environment is to reuse what’s already there.…
DetailsKnowledge is power, and it’s also a lot of responsibility. In generations past, architects had manufacturers to provide information about any new building materials arriving on the market. That’s still the case, but there’s a new transparency in architecture that requires a more in-depth analysis of the products specified for a project. This shift means…
DetailsThis is not your father’s spot for dropping a line in the water! St. Petersburg, Florida has officially approved the plans for a new pier. And if all goes well, it will be unlike anything that the community has seen before. New piers are nothing new for St. Pete. But this time the budget is…
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