Tag: trends
Architectural and Designer Window Films Providing Form and Function
by Peter J. Davey Frank Lloyd Wright expanded upon Louis Sullivan’s notion of “form ‘follows’ function” with his statement that “form ‘and’ function should be one.” Most of us are aware of the many functions of window films. Solar control and security films insulate windows and improve a building’s energy efficiency, reduce nuisance glare on […]
Technology Trends and Future Sensitive Design
by Michael Kerwin Three of the most influential technology trends are the reduction in on-site technology equipment space requirements, the increasing mobility of devices, users and applications, and the growing use of collaboration tools and activities. How do design approaches often conflict with technology trends? Current design approaches to technology are commonly retrospective. […]
Can Contracts be a Vehicle for Collaboration, Cooperation, and Creativity?
by Brent Robertson In a recent industryREdesign workshop, a cross-discipline, multigenerational group of AEC firm leaders and legal experts imagined what a contract would be like if it were designed to inspire collaboration, cooperation, and creativity. What the exercise revealed were some simple ideas that could be integrated into contracts now, and radical shifts in […]
ELFA Announces Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends For 2018
Washington, D.C.- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) which represents the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, today revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2018. Given U.S. businesses, nonprofits and government agencies will spend over $1.6 trillion in capital goods or fixed business investment (including software) this year, financing a majority of those assets, these trends impact […]
Top 4 Boston Life Sciences Development Trends of 2018
by Matthew Guarracino Recognized globally as a leader in the life sciences sector, Greater Boston is home to the largest concentration of life sciences researchers in the country. Even in the first quarter of 2018, lab-space vacancy rates are tight in primary life-sciences markets, with less than 5% here in Boston. And, according to a […]
Construction Employment Increased by 11,000 Jobs in October
Arlington, VA – Construction employment increased by 11,000 jobs in October to the highest level in nine years, while the industry’s unemployment rate fell to 4.5%, the lowest October rate since 2006, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that while hurricane recovery work […]
Experts Envision Campus of the Future at Symposium
Boston – Drones will be the shepherds of the robots on a clean campus in the near future. That was just one of the messages about the future of facility management in higher education that emerged from the first annual Planon Higher Education Symposium, held in September 2017 at the Harvard Club of Boston. The event brought together […]
Design with Health and Wellness in Mind
Design with Health and Wellness in Mind by Alana Spencer SeaportWe spend 90% of our lives indoors. N-i-n-e-t-y percent. Now, take notice of your current surroundings. Think about the following topics: cleanliness of the air coming in through the vents; paints, sealants, and adhesives used within the space; potentially harmful ingredients you are breathing in; […]
Don’t Forget the End-User: Why employee involvement can be invaluable when planning a renovation or new construction project
Why employee involvement can be invaluable when planning a renovation or new construction project by Heather Waice When deciding to move forward with a commercial construction project, an organization is typically spurred by a specific reason(s). Their current space is outdated. They’re looking to expand their business. Their existing facility no longer accommodates their operations. […]
What Other Industries Can Teach Us About VR
by Bill Fishkin While BIM is the “measure twice, cut once” adage writ large for AEC industries, other professions have embraced the benefits of virtual reality beyond clash control and design review. Take note; lessons may be learned. Aeronautics Aerospace leader Lockheed Martin was an early adopter of VR for design review and collaboration. […]
