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Wearable job site management system allows contractors to handle deficiencies with subtle hand and finger gestures [BD+C's 2014 Great Solutions Report]

Bridgit, a Canadian startup company devoted to improving efficiency in the construction industry,…

From Ag waste to organic brick: Corn stalks reused to make construction materials [BD+C's 2014 Great Solutions Report]

Since its launch in 2007, New York-based Ecovative Design has garnered a lot of attention for…

14 great solutions for the commercial construction market

Ideas are cheap. Solutions are what count. The latest installment in BD+C's Great Solutions series…

HealthSpot station merges personalized healthcare with videoconferencing [BD+C's 2014 Great Solutions Report]

The HealthSpot station is an 8x5-foot, ADA-compliant mobile kiosk that lets patients access a…

A merry and bright 2015

Predictions and forecasting are well underway as we approach a new year. Pick up any magazine, flip…

Robots, drones, and printed buildings: The promise of automated construction

This article is part of BD+C's special five-part Technology Report 2014: Top tech tools and trends…
BIM and Information Technology

The Big Data revolution: How data-driven design is transforming project planning

This article is part of BD+C's special five-part Technology Report 2014: Top tech tools and trends…

AIA course: Enhancing interior comfort while improving overall building efficacy

Providing more comfortable conditions to building occupants has become a top priority in today’s…

6 trends steering today's college residence halls

Until recently, the most important thing college students wanted in on-campus housing was privacy—…

Using energy modeling to increase project value [AIA course]

Creating an energy-use model and cost profile early in a project design process—using lightweight…

The lowdown on LODs: Bringing clarity to BIM

Years ago, GS&P’s architects, engineers and interior designers started talking about the many…

The future of airport terminal design: destination status, five-star amenities, stress-free travel

In today’s hospitality-inspired airport terminal environment, travelers historically referred to as…

10 key design interventions for a healthier, happier, and more productive workplace

In case you haven’t noticed, health and wellness has quietly become a consequential issue within…

7 fresh retail design strategies

A short-range drone was the hottest retail story of 2013. The morning after CEO Jeff Bezos unveiled…

Workplace design trends: Make way for the Millennials

Economists are predicting modest but continued growth for the U.S. office construction market. FMI’…

AIA: Commercial glass façade and door systems

When it comes to selecting fenestration systems—particularly glass facades and door systems—a…

10 essential habits of successful architects

1. Sketch. Draw by hand. I know our desks are getting smaller and more crammed with computer…

10 unglamorous things architects do

An acquaintance recently asked me about the kinds of things I did on a day to day basis at work,…

New trends in ceiling designs and materials [AIA course]

A broad array of new and improved ceiling products offers designers everything from superior…

7 ways to enhance workplace mobility

Without cookie cutter cubicle rows or coveted corner offices, today’s contemporary workspaces allow…