This was really interesting regarding housing and how we as architects can design better for different needs. This is a subject that needs to be addressed more especially housing for those with speci...

I've had a quick look at the AIA document for schools. I like the guidance here too, quite detailed. They use this master checklist, Reoccupancy assessment tool and they refer back to it in all their ...

@et2020 What we intend to do with this topic is exploration of the best infrastructure ideas to keep people safe. It does not matter where the ideas come from, if they are deemed worthy of considerati...

Thanks guys, the RIBA discussion is interesting but it is best placed in a thread of its own, to avoid taking us off topic here.

Hello @ET2020 It is clear that there is a discrepancy between what the drawings and what the specifications say. Now, in an ideal world, everyone would make sure to read all documentation prior to sig...

@ET2020 I just checked the website of the company that apparently published this document. If by “some in the industry” you are talking about the built environment, this firm has nothing to do with it...

Here's what the comparison is, in a nutshell: AutoCAD is a general-purpose CAD program. AutoCAD Architecture is an add-on (or toolset) that simplifies architectural drawings by offering a preset list ...

Hi all... This is an interesting topic - I am fascinated by the products that are being engineered to respond to this virus. I like the shields above because they allow you to dine out with relative...

Hello everyone and welcome 🙂. The idea for this site came from wanting a place where all construction professionals can meet. A place to interact, exchange opinions, and share what you know....

So far, the pandemic has caused almost 11 million cases and more than 500k deaths all over the world. It does not look like COVID-19 will go away any time soon. So I thought I'd open a topic about it....