Giving Samples a Second Life: How Swatchbox Found a Way to Make Sampling Circular
BIMsmith
The architecture and construction industry is facing a growing problem: sample waste. Product samples such as carpet tiles, color swatches, hardware kits, and finish boards play a key role in the design process. But once they have...
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ARCHITECTURE 3/12/2025Liu Jiakun Named 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate
BIMsmith
The 54th Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize has been revealed, with the honor awarded to Liu Jiakun of Chengdu, People's Republic of China. An architect renowned for his human-centered designs, Liu emphasizes the role of...
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ARCHITECTURE 1/22/2025Preserving the Past: 5 Adaptive Reuse Projects That Honor Historical Buildings in the United States
BIMsmith
Adaptive reuse has become a cornerstone of sustainable architecture, blending historical preservation with innovative design to give old buildings new purpose. It breathes new life into buildings that might otherwise face demoliti...
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ARCHITECTURE 10/14/2024The 20 Most Viral Buildings from the Past 20 Years
BIMsmith
The last two decades have seen architecture evolve at a staggering pace, driven by technological advancements, environmental challenges, and shifting cultural narratives. From gravity-defying skyscrapers to museums that seem to fl...
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ARCHITECTURE 3/12/2024NEW Virtual CEU Session: The Sound Control Toolbox for Architects
BIMsmith
New Virtual CEU Session: The Sound Control Toolbox for Architects Presented by PABCO Gypsum – March 20, 2024 – 1:00pm ET/12:00pm CT– AIA 1 LU/HSW DESCRIPTION The course provides a helpful toolbox for architects to refer to whe...
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ARCHITECTURE 6/26/2023TL;DR: A Debatably Necessary Glossary of All the Architectural Acronyms in Existence
TL;DR: A Debatably Necessary Glossary of the Top Architectural Acronyms in Existence Welcome to the world of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) — a vibrant industry brimming with a multitude of acronyms that can ma...
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ARCHITECTURE 5/29/2023A Portrait of the Modern Architect: What Does an Architect Look Like in 2023?
Sarah Lambert
The field of architecture is evolving every day. New technologies, sustainability concerns, and social responsibilities have shaped the modern architect and altered the profession’s demographics when compared to generations past. ...
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