The Architectural Billings Index (ABI) for June, 2012 shows a continued, dismal analysis of the state of Architecture & Design. The overall June rating was at 45.9, virtually unchanged from the May 2012 number of 45.8. (The ABI is rated with a neutral number of 50 representing “no changes” in billings. Numbers below 50 indicate [...]
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has published the results from the March 2012 Architectural Billings Index Survey (ABI). The results show the fifth consecutive month of billings increases, although just barely. The Northeast showed strong gains while the Midwest and South were mildly optimistic. The West remains at a desperate level. The ABI rounded [...]
Despite attempts by NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) to standardize, homogenize and socialize architectural licensing requirements among the States, for the time being each State still has the right and obligation to set its own requirements for engaging in the practice of architecture. In this regard, all States are not created equal. Some [...]
The Architectural Billings Index (ABI) for September 2011 is showing less bad news than the previous month. The October score of 49.4 is up from the September number of 46.9 but as we know, anything below 50 is STILL a downturn, which is why I prefer to word the phrase “Less Bad News” as oppose [...]
Bloomberg News is reporting that 2011 is shaping up to be the worst year ever for Single Family construction. Single family housing starts will finish up just over 419,000 – an 11 percent drop from 2010 and below the previous all time record recorded in June 2009. Foreclosures are forcing many homeowners into the rental [...]
The Armstrong Soundsoak Baffles do indeed work as described. Greatly reducing reverberation and improving sound quality in a high ceiling, exposed metal truss, library for an elementary school. For this project we intentionally waited until the room was absolutely complete before installing the panels, in a manner similar to that shown in the above photograph. [...]
Book Description ISBN-10: 0471700916 | ISBN-13: 978-0471700913 | Publication Date: March 30, 2007 | Edition: 11th Since 1932, the ten editions of Architectural Graphic Standards have been referred to as the “architect’s bible.” From site excavation to structures to roofs, this book is the first place to look when an architect is confronted with a [...]
The Dutch Architectural Firm MVRDV, has created an extremely offensive and shall I say, idiotic and ugly, design for a Developer in South Korea. The design was created for the Yongsan Business District and according to the designers, it’s “Cloud-like” concept was designed based on parameters such as sunlight, outside spaces, living quality for inhabitants [...]
True Architecture Critics are hard to come by. It seems that most Architects; while eager to criticize others privately; are not so keen on criticizing them in public, lest one bites that hand that may feed them. Unfortunately, this lack of public criticism hurts the profession just as a “yes man” hurts an organization by not [...]
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