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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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7. Will Google Glass revolutionize the construction process?
An Australian architect is exploring the benefits of augmented reality in the design and construction process.
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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
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9. 8 eye-popping wood building projects
WoodWorks announces the winners of the 2013 National Wood Design Awards.
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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.
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11. Calatrava projects encounter issues with water, structure
Alleged maintenance, safety problems with several iconic Santiago Calatrava projects give rise to financial claims.
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12. 13 structural steel buildings that dazzle
The American Institute of Steel Construction names its 2013 IDEAS2 winners.
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13. Walgreens to build first net-zero energy retail store
Evanston, Ill., location will utilize solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal.
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