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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. 

Dec 9, 2012

Greenzone pop quiz

Greenbuild attendees share their thoughts with BD+C on the SAGE modular classroom.

Dec 9, 2012

Modular classroom building makes the grade

SAGE modular classroom opens eyes, minds at Greenbuild 2012.

Dec 9, 2012

14 great solutions

Welcome to the third installment of Building Design+Construction’s “Great Solutions,” highlighting 14 innovative technologies and products that you can put to work in your next project.

Dec 9, 2012

AEC professionals cautiously optimistic about commercial construction in ’13

Most economists say the U.S. is slowly emerging from the Great Recession, a view that was confirmed to some extent by an exclusive survey of 498 BD+C subscribers whose views we sought on the commercial construction industry’s outlook on business prospects for 2013.

Rob Cassidy | Dec 9, 2012

It’s nice to talk about service, but what are you doing about it?

Who’s the most important person in your firm? The biggest stockholder? The tree-shaker who brings…
Dec 7, 2012

Structural glazing sealant protects solar-rooftop stadium in Taiwan

Designers of the Kaohsiung World Games Main Stadium in Gaoxiong, Taiwan, powered by almost 9,000 rooftop solar panels, required an effective panel fixing design offering optimum energy transfer rate, plus thermal and weathertight performance. Dow Corning specialists recommended a four-sided structural sealant solution featuring Dow Corning 983 Structural Glazing Sealant.

Dec 6, 2012

Ziegler Cooper names Soto as Director of Design, Broadens Design Capabilities

Soto will oversee design efforts, bringing a high level of quality and problem solving capabilities through active engagement with clients and studios firm wide.

Dec 5, 2012

Gilbane publishes Winter 2012 construction economic report

Report outlines impact of recent events; predicts continued movement, while slow, toward recovery.

Dec 5, 2012

Gehry-designed New York City tower receives Emporis Skyscraper Award

8 Spruce Street is now the third New York tower to win the Emporis Skyscraper Award.

Dec 4, 2012

MKK’s Denver Human Services Eastside Building wins ACEC Excellence Award

MKK provided mechanical, plumbing and fire protection consulting services on this LEED-NC Gold project.

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