Gensler’s Chicago Post Office: Restoration and Revitalization
Dylan Kleintop
Vacant since the 1990s, the Old Chicago Post Office reopened its doors in October 2019. The building features 80,000 square feet of amenities, including a full gym with a boxing ring, bocce ball court, 1,700 square foot library-...
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ARCHITECTURE 5/11/2021Remembering the Legacy of Art Gensler
BIMsmith Blog
M. Arthur Gensler Jr., the founder of the global architecture and design firm that carries his name, has passed away at the age of 85. The news comes at the conclusion of an 18-month battle with lung disease. The architect found...
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ARCHITECTURE 4/28/2021How Technology Can Minimize the Effects of the Construction Labor Shortage
The following is a guest article from Rose Morrison of Renovated. Submit your own article or building project to be featured on the BIMsmith Blog. The world will always need the building and construction industry. Still, despite ...
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ARCHITECTURE 4/20/2021Five Asian American Architects and Their Influence on Architectural Practice
The Asian American community has a rich history in the world of both modern and classical architecture. In recognition of the influence that Asian Americans have had on the practice of Architecture, here are some of the most rec...
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ARCHITECTURE 4/1/2021The Impact of COVID-19 on Construction One Year Later
March 2021 officially marked one year since the world nearly ground to a halt due to COVID-19 in March of 2020. Since then, the pandemic has changed nearly every type of business and industry, including construction. After one ...
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ARCHITECTURE 3/29/2021A Comprehensive Look at Rising Lumber Costs in Home Building
Fox Blocks
The following is a guest article from Fox Blocks. Submit your own article or building project to be featured on the BIMsmith Blog.Increasing Lumber Costs Threaten Home Building Momentum In 2021, escalating lumber prices continue...
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ARCHITECTURE 3/12/2021Pioneering Women of Architecture
Rachel Kuchle
In honor of Women's History Month, we celebrate women whose contributions to architecture changed and advanced the field. By highlighting their accomplishments and achievements, we recognize and appreciate the role of these pionee...
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