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Architects

Every building starts with a concept and a design. Architects are involved at every stage of the process, even after a design has been finalized, helping other building team members through the snares and missteps in the construction process. Building Design+Construction delivers news, trends, and research to the nation's largest architectural design firms. 

Feb 22, 2013

Zaha Hadid to help plan new London-area airport hub

The Mayor of London has appointed Zaha Hadid Architects to help create a major new airport in southeastern England.

Feb 21, 2013

AIA College of Fellows awards 2013 Latrobe Prize for 'The City of 7 Billion'

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows has awarded the 2013 Latrobe Prize of $100,000 for the proposal, “The City of 7 Billion.”

Feb 21, 2013

BD+C's 2011 White Paper: Zero and Net-Zero Energy Buildings + Homes

We submit our eighth White Paper on Sustainability in the hope that it will inspire architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, developers, building product manufacturers, environmentalists, policymakers, government officials, corporate executives, officeholders, and the public to foster the development of net-zero energy buildings and homes.

Feb 21, 2013

BD+C's 2008 White Paper: Green Buildings + Climate Change

In this White Paper, we provide concrete ways in which AEC professionals can have a positive role in addressing climate change.

Feb 21, 2013

Holl videos discuss design features of Chengdu ' Porosity Block' project

Architect Steven Holl has released two short films describing the development of Sliced Porosity Block in Chengdu, China.

Rob Cassidy | Feb 21, 2013

4 ways to wow community college clients

We've got a great March issue in the works ... here's a preview of our Cover Story, "How to Win…
Feb 21, 2013

Construction team chosen for world's tallest building in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Construction team chosen for world's tallest building in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Feb 21, 2013

Stephen C. Wright joins Leo A Daly as Managing Principal in D.C.

International architecture, planning, engineering, interior design and program management firm LEO A DALY welcomes Stephen C. Wright, AIA, as the new managing principal of the Washington, D.C., office. Wright will oversee the D.C. team in executing federal, local government, private and non-profit projects and pursuing new business opportunities in markets including aviation, corporate and commercial, higher education, hospitality and institutional facilities.

Feb 20, 2013

Architecture Billings Index sees strongest growth since 2007

The American Institute of Architects reported the January ABI score was 54.2, up sharply from 51.2 in December. This score reflects a strong increase in demand for design services.

Feb 19, 2013

'Pop-up' proposal would create movable cultural venue for NYC

The Culture Shed, a proposed 170,000-sf project for New York City's Hudson Yards development, could be the ultimate in "pop-up" facilities. 

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