Best Recent Posts About Architecture

We've compiled links from a variety of sources around the web to connect you with some of the best architectural articles that were recently published.  Enjoy!

What does an Architect do?

Bob Borson at - 3 weeks ago

Ask different architects the details of his or her daily job duties; you'll get a different answer every time. What an architect does on a daily basis depends on where they live, what kind of firm they work for, and a myriad of other factors. That's right, there are options ... more »

Happy Earth Day! (LINKS)

Happy Earth Day, readers!  Here's what's going on in the world of architecture in celebration of the most environmentally-friendly holiday of the year:


Earth Day Founder's "Living" Building Signals New Era of Sleek Sustainability


Earth Day Pictures:  Extreme Green Buildings


How Earth Day Got its Start


7 Jobs That Make the World a Better Place


10 Ideas That Can Change Our World (via Aecom)

Are you, your business or organization planning to make the world a greener place today?  

Tell us more about your sustainable efforts in the comments below.

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ECO-MONDAY ROUND-UP #4: Best Green Building Posts (Living Wall Edition)

Check out these green posts from around the web dedicated to living 

walls & vertical gardening.

Europe's Largest Living Wall Unveiled in Birmingham

PICTURES:  Green Walls May Cut Pollution in Cities

Beautify Your Balcony with a Living Wall

Upwards Trend

Grow Up for a New Slant on Gardening

Laurent Corradi and the Hanging Gardens of New York City

Indoor Vertical Gardens a Growing Attraction for Hongkongers

ECO-MONDAY ROUND-UP #3: Best Green Building Posts

 Happy #EcoMonday! 

Below are some recent "Eco-centric" articles and posts from around the web & Twitterverse:

LEED-Bashing:  Florida Dumps LEED Certification Over Lumber Certification 

Upgraded LEED V4 Version Demands Energy & Water Meters

Hong Kong Campus Earns Platinum LEED Certification

Walgreens Plans First Net-Zero Retail Store in U.S.

Community Attraction Aims to Be Washington State's First LEED-Gold Certified Museum

Breathable Facade Concept Pivots on Sunlight

Penn State Builds Green, Enhances Student Education

ECO-MONDAY ROUND-UP #2: Best Green Building Posts

 Happy #EcoMonday! 

Below are some recent "Eco-centric" articles and posts from around the web & Twitterverse:

SKECHERS Distribution Center Certified as Largest LEED Gold Building in the United States

Green Building Movement Gaining Momentum in New York

Steve Scauzillo: Sacrificing aesthetics, comfort for greener buildings

San Diego Awarded LEED Gold

Illinois Is National Leader In Green Initiatives, Jobs

Ohio Hospital Grows First Green Roof

Efficient Wisconsin Clinic Earns LEED

Our 100th Post: Best of KaneSterling's Architectural Products Blog

Readers & Subscribers,

In celebration of today's 100th blog post, we've put together a list of links to some of our most read articles to date.

We look forward to continuing to provide you with informative, interesting, AEC-related content!

Enjoy, 

The KaneSterling Bloggers

1.  5 Architects & Spec Writers You Should Be Following Right Now
Five web and social media savvy architects and spec writers that you should be following online and on Twitter.

2.  10 Great Websites for Building Information Modeling News, Tips & Solutions: Part 1 &
10 Great Websites for Building Information Modeling News, Tips & Solutions: Part 2
A two-part series highlighting 10 of the best websites for building information modeling (BIM) news, tips and tricks.

3.  Railings & Concrete Balconies:  Deterioration Warning Signs, Solutions & Prevention Methods
Warning signs of balcony deterioration and what can be done to repair the problem(s).

4.  Greening the Globe:  Beautiful Living Walls & Vertical Gardens
Photos of beautiful living walls and vertical gardens from around the world.

5.  INFOGRAPHIC:  World's Most Expensive Buildings 
An infographic showcasing the world's most expensive buildings.

6.  Architectural Failure Photos from Around the Web
A collection of photos from around the web depicting amusing architectural failures.

7.  PHOTO:  Famous Architects Dressed as Their Buildings (1931)
A photograph from 1931 of famous architects dressed as the buildings they designed.

8.  INFOGRAPHIC:  BIM Survey 2012
How BIM has influenced the built environment industry.

9.  Architectural Railing Applications:  Part 1, Architectural Railing Applications: Part 2, Architectural Railing Applications: Part 3 & Architectural Railing Applications: Part 4
A 4-part series discussing the various types of railings for various architectural applications.

10.  12 Days of Building Product Terms:  Juliet Balcony
Juliet balconies defined.

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National Engineers Week: Articles, Events & Activities (Links)

Image courtesy of National Engineers Week Foundation

Browse through the links below to learn more about events and activities going on right now in celebration of "E-Week", also known as "National Engineers Week":

Yale celebrates National Engineers Week - Connecticut

Engineers to gather for national week - Oregon

National Engineering Week: It's up to all of us to foster love of science, engineering (Op-ed)
- Alabama

Watertown Daily Times | Clarkson celebrates National Engineers Week  - New York

Four AECOM Young Professionals Honored in the “New Faces of Engineering” Competition by the U.S. National Engineers Week Foundation - California

Engineers Week under way - Pennsylvania

Event celebrates National Engineers Week | Penn State University  - Pennsylvania

Salute to Engineers During National Engineers Week  - Illinois

To learn more about National Engineers Week, CLICK HERE.

If you're an engineer looking for information about architectural metal products, CLICK HERE. 

10 Great Websites For Building Information Modeling News, Tips & Solutions (PART 2 of 2)

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Welcome to the second half our two-part Architectural Products Blog series.  To view part one, please visit our previous post, 10 Great Websites for Building Information Modeling News, Tips & Solutions (PART 1 of 2)

Browse the links below for 5 more helpful and informative BIM websites:

10 Great Websites For Building Information Modeling News, Tips & Solutions (PART 1 of 2)

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In this short, 2-part series, we'll highlight 10 of the best websites for Building Information Modeling, otherwise known as BIM.

From tips and tricks, to news and solutions, we believe the following to be the best example(s) of thorough and accurate information pertaining to BIM and BIM technology.

Browse the first batch of links below for an in-depth look at the world of BIM.

ECO-MONDAY ROUND-UP: Best Green Building Posts

The term "EcoMonday" originated on Twitter about 4 years ago to encourage users to follow other users who were actively involved in the green community.  Since then, the EcoMonday hashtag (i.e. #EcoMonday) has been included in tweets each and every Monday, that reference environmentally friendly blogs, websites, organizations and ideas.

So, in celebration of this week's #EcoMonday, we've chosen to spotlight the best green building posts from around the web.

Check out the links below to see what's going on in green building now:

CT among worst 2012 LEED states | HartfordBusiness.com 

LEED Certified Buildings: Top 10 States in 2012 | Green-Buildings.com

USGBC Announces 2012 Best of Green Schools List 

Sustainability in the 2013 AIA Honor Awards - Award Winners

LEED Green Associate Exam: No Eligibility Requirement | Green-Buildings.com

Biological Concrete for Living Façades

Ambius' Beautiful Green Wall at Queens University of Charlotte Features a Double-Helix Design 

Bosco Verticale, The World's First Vertical Forest, Nears Completion in Milan

To learn more about living wall systems, CLICK HERE. 

WEEKLY ROUND-UP: The Best BIM Articles

In this edition of Weekly Round-Up, we've gathered the best, recently published posts from around the web related to BIM (Building Information Modeling).

Click on any of the links below to browse the articles that made our list this week.

“BIM Is Accelerting Very Rapidly” - An Interview with Mike DeLacey, Microdesk


Use BIM to reduce costs and carbon says Hansford | News | Building Design 


BIM 2050 Group Launched to Map Digital Future


McGraw-Hill's BIM SPECIAL SECTION (Several new BIM articles can be found here)

Today's Facility Manager Question of the Week: Who Takes Responsibility For BIM Errors? 


Blogging and Architectural Communication Online Course Kicks Off the Blogs to BIM: Technology in Practice Continuing Education Series at DesignRealized.com - SFGate 


Just BIM it (Article)!

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