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Mid-year special: Top 13 stories for 2013 (so far)

Mid-year special: Top 13 stories for 2013 (so far)

Here's a roundup of the top 13 articles for the first six months of 2013.


By BD+C Staff | July 3, 2013
Every six months, we like to take a look back at the stories that generated the most interest from our readers. For the first half of 2013, hot topics on BDCnetwork.com included high-rise projects in the works around the world, senior housing trends, 40 Under 40 winners, a BIM-related lawsuit, and the top trends in kitchen and bath design.
 
Here's a roundup of the top 13 articles on BDCnetwork.com for the first six months of 2013: 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1. 7 hip high-rise developments on the drawing board

 
We feature a collection of recently profiled high-rise projects in the works around the world. They include Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill's whimsical Dancing Dragons tower in Seoul and a 1,312-foot-tall finance and trade center under construction in Nanning, China. READ THE ARTICLE
 
 
 
 

2. 8 trends shaping today’s senior housing

 
The ranks of those age 65 and older are swelling by the thousands every day. Is there an opportunity for your firm in the seniors housing market? READ THE ARTICLE
 
 
 
 

3. Meet BD+C's 40 Under 40 class of 2013

 
We’re pleased to present our Class of 2013 “40 Under 40” honorees. Along with the 280 previous recipients of this honor, dating from 2006, they represent the next generation of leadership in the AEC industry. READ THE ARTICLE
 
 
 
 

4. Top 10 kitchen and bath design trends for 2013

 
Gray color schemes and transitional styles are among the top trends identified by more than 300 kitchen and bath design experts. READ THE ARTICLE
 
 
 
 

5. Lawsuit teaches valuable lesson on BIM and communication

 
BDCnetwork blogger Sasha Reed offers a cautionary tale about one of the first BIM-related lawsuits. The parties involved in this university building project kept their identities private, but it’s been reported that they settled out of court for millions of dollars. READ THE ARTICLE
 
 
 
 

6. Extreme LEGO: Wondrous micro city built out of 200,000 blocks

 
Master LEGO builder Mike Doyle unveils his latest creation, an out-of-this-world micro city that celebrates peaceful alien contact. READ THE ARTICLE
 
 
 
 

7. Will Google Glass revolutionize the construction process?

 
An Australian architect is exploring the benefits of augmented reality in the design and construction process. READ THE ARTICLE
 
 
 
 

8. A LEGO lover's dream: Guide to building the world's iconic structures with LEGO

 
A new book from LEGO master builder Warren Elsmore offers instructions for creating scale models of buildings and landmarks with LEGO. READ THE ARTICLE
 
 
 
 

9. 8 eye-popping wood building projects

 
WoodWorks announces the winners of the 2013 National Wood Design Awards.  READ THE ARTICLE
 
 
 
 

10. Supertall 'Sky City' will house 4,400 families in Changsha, China

 
Up to 30,000 people could be accommodated in planned 'world's tallest building,' at 2,749 feet. READ THE ARTICLE
 
 
 
 

11. Calatrava projects encounter issues with water, structure

 
Alleged maintenance, safety problems with several iconic Santiago Calatrava projects give rise to financial claims. READ THE ARTICLE
 
 
 
 

12. 13 structural steel buildings that dazzle

 
The American Institute of Steel Construction names its 2013 IDEAS2 winners. READ THE ARTICLE
 
 
 
 

13. Walgreens to build first net-zero energy retail store

 
Evanston, Ill., location will utilize solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal. READ THE ARTICLE
 
 
 
 
 

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