tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:27:20 +0000Chicagoresidential1016 Architecturereal estatesustainabilityArchitectureeconomyInfill ArchitectureLEEDnewsNYCmulti-familypressbuyers agentcollaborationfixer-upperWall Street Journalconstruction progressinvestmentABIRealEstate.comISBUscontainer architectureforeclosurehow tonetworkingtop tipsAEC Professional CircleAIAIrishIrish ArchitectsJamesonLong IslandMLSMcGraw-HillULIUSGBCauthenticitycase studycommercialdesign-buildfirst time buyerhome improvementshome searchinteriorsshipping container architecturesmall businesstax creditAdam KalkinArchiREALTORBuild LLCCenter for Green TechnologyDCDwell MagazineGreenBuildingsNYHome for the New EconomyLEIMarianne CusatoMethod HomesNaked CityREORobert A.M. SternSharon ZukinSouth BendThis Old HouseWhite Housebungalowscontractsentrepreneursfindinternjob searchlegalmortgagesnew yorkportfoliopre-fabpre-fabricatedrenovationresumeunderwaterNews and views on Chicago and New York real estate and architecture, sustainability, and small business from [1016] Architecture principals Joshua Canale and Andrew C. Wilson.http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)Blogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-3561757389758788013Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:30:00 +00002010-10-25T17:30:38.090-05:001016 ArchitectureArchitectureChicagoconstruction progressresidentialWrightwood Crossing Photos: Check out the latest photos of our Lincoln Park, Chicago project.  LEED® certification is pending. Northeast corner looking towards main entry View along Wrightwood Avenue.  Front steps still to be installed. Roof Deck Kitchen/Living/Dining Bath Kitchen View to Downtown Interested in making Wrightwood your home?  http://www.wrightwoodcrossing.com/ http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/10/wrightwood-crossing-progress-photos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-6330103528051964645Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:57:00 +00002010-10-22T08:57:50.344-05:00ABIAIAeconomyThis month's AIA Architectural Billing Index, which measures month-over-month billings as reported by architecture firms, indicated an uptick in billings for the first time in two years.  The black line in the graph below represents the billings ($$) indicator. Chart from the AIA The ABI is generally considered to be a leading indicator of construction activity, which is clearly a major http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/10/architecture-leading-indicator-perks-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-8410539405999180539Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:23:00 +00002010-07-29T11:23:58.778-05:00AIAArchitecturecontractslegalsmall business If you are considering a design and/or construction project, you should understand the complexities that come with protecting your interests (in writing).  While you will obviously want your attorney to review the contracts you put in place, why take the risky and expensive path of paying him/her to draft contracts from scratch? The various available AIA Contract http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/07/aia-contract-documents-make-sense-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-1871629400974758434Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:14:00 +00002010-07-14T16:52:14.500-05:001016 ArchitectureArchiREALTORnew yorkreal estateRealEstate.com@ArchiREALTOR: Now launched: NY Architect and REALTOR blog by [1016] Principal Andrew Wilson. For readers who are specifically interested in the New York Real Estate aspects of Inside the Brackets, please tune in here.  I'll be creating informative and hopefully some fun content covering the neighborhoods of Northeast Queens and Western Nassau where I live and work. http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/07/ny-architect-and-realtor-blog-launches.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-3386434616039307853Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:16:00 +00002010-06-23T14:27:12.882-05:00ArchitectureChicagoInfill ArchitectureMcGraw-Hill It is nice to be reminded that simple ideas can have innovative power. This is especially true in architecture, where simple ideas have a much higher chance of leaping off the drawing board and into reality.Since the first renderings of Aqua appeared design magazines, Inside the Brackets has been an admirer. Since then, Jeanne Gang founder of Studio Gang, a Chicago-based architecture firm of http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/06/aqua-chicago-tower-succeeds-by.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-4159660802114422507Tue, 18 May 2010 15:14:00 +00002010-05-18T10:28:48.637-05:00economyentrepreneurssmall businessIf you are an entrepreneur, a small or medium-size business owner, or believe that entrepreneurship must be fostered for the betterment of all, consider the Kauffman Foundation "Entrepreneur's Pledge." Join the list to stay informed of important issues affecting business creation.The text of the pledge is as follows:"I am an entrepreneur.I am following a dream, pursuing an opportunity, taking http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/05/what-do-you-think-of-entrepreneurs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-7694443181762261032Tue, 11 May 2010 15:00:00 +00002010-05-18T17:31:00.008-05:001016 Architecturecase studyCenter for Green TechnologyChicagoAs part of the Summer 2010 Green Tech U program at the Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT), [1016] Architecture principals Josh Canale and Andrew Wilson, AIA, LEED AP will be presenting a lecture/discussion on their lastest green project entitled, "Designing Wrightwood Crossing."Wrightwood Crossing is a LEED-registered multi-family residential project with a certification goal of platinum.http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/05/1016-architecture-to-present-wrightwood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-4505629171012608374Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:38:00 +00002010-05-03T16:52:15.453-05:00Architectureeconomyhome improvementsinvestmentreal estateWall Street JournalAccording to the Wall Street Journal and the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, when pondering this question in 2010, even the majority of homeowners who are not "underwater" on their mortgages are feeling more apt to renovate their existing digs than sell and move to a different home.This "Do More with Less" theme could well be the theme of 2010 and a nascent economic http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/04/should-you-remodel-or-move-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-8323141558938728904Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:02:00 +00002010-04-13T14:02:48.798-05:00buyers agenthome searchLong IslandMLSreal estateRealEstate.com Looking for a new home in Long Island or Queens? If you want to search the latest, up-to-the-minute information on the Long Island MLS and then act on that information with confidence, then you probably do need a buyer's agent. Check out this presentation on the advantages of working with Andrew Wilson as your buyer's agent in Long Island or Queens, New York.Buyers Agent Advantage - Andrew http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/04/do-you-need-buyers-agent-in-new-york.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-1979633526841696338Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:45:00 +00002010-04-12T15:45:14.209-05:00AEC Professional CirclenetworkingNYCThe next AEC-NYC event will be at on May 13th.  Cost is $5.  For details and to register, click here. Click image below to see photos from the last meeting on April 8th at Showcase Kitchens. The AEC-NYC Professionals Circle is a regional networking community that brings together the finest architecture, engineering and construction professionals in the New York City area. http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/04/nyc-networking-opportunity-architects.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-8746827949462415921Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:32:00 +00002010-04-12T09:32:12.849-05:00economyfixer-upperhome improvementshow toinvestmentreal estaterenovationAs architects, we recently meet more and more homeowners who are interested in renovating or adding on to an existing home rather than seeking to sell and move or to build new. Their questions are plenty, but usually revolve around one central issue:  How to I get the most out of my home improvement dollar? Here are some general tips to consider when deciding whether or not to undertake http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/04/how-to-get-most-return-on-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-1649727107212518157Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:35:00 +00002010-04-12T08:37:09.377-05:00buyers agentfirst time buyerreal estateRealEstate.comtax creditLooking for the best search information for Chicago real estate? Your Problem: You want to know how to search the MLS for access to Chicago real estate information, just like an agent. If you are searching the internet independently for Chicagoland real estate listings then you are probably running into the following frustrations: Fragmented searches on many different websites, none of which http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/04/how-to-search-chicago-mls-like-agent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-2808508172132600490Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:03:00 +00002010-04-07T14:22:20.036-05:001016 ArchitectureArchitectureChicagoInfill ArchitectureLEEDmulti-familypress[1016]'s largest project to date, Wrightwood Crossing in Lincoln Park, Chicago, was featured in the "Deal Estate" section of the March 2010 Chicago Magazine. The author highlights the developer's flexibility in dealing with neighborhood groups and other area stakeholders. G.Corp Development has a very high reputation for managing the development process in Chicago's most sensitive neighborhoods. http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/04/wrightwood-crossing-in-chicago-magazine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-8532778181112959582Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:00:00 +00002010-04-07T14:02:05.572-05:001016 ArchitectureArchitectureconstruction progressInfill ArchitectureLEEDWe got glazing. Here are the latest construction progress pictures from [1016] Architecture-designed Wrightwood Crossing in Lincoln Park, Chicago.  Most of the (highly energy efficient) windows are now installed, so now you can really get a feel of what the building will look like.  Some masonry details on the south are to be completed. View looking southeast from http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/04/wrightwood-crossing-construction.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-555894745069536458Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:32:00 +00002010-04-06T16:37:48.892-05:00buyers agentfirst time buyerhome searchLong IslandMLSreal estateRealEstate.comresidentialtax creditCraving the best real estate search information for Long Island, NY? Your Problem: You want to know how to search the MLS for access to Nassau County, Long Island, or Queens, NY real estate information, just like an agent. If you are searching the internet independently for Long Island real estate listings then you are probably running into the following frustrations: Fragmented searches on http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/04/how-to-search-long-island-mls-like.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-1716825238726849394Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:25:00 +00002010-03-26T17:25:36.140-05:00ArchitectureChicagoIrishIrish Architects Not sure if you saw our St. Paddy's Day homage to James Hoban, the architect of The White House, but some astute readers of that article pointed out a few other Irish American architects of note.  Let's take a quick look at one: Louis Henry SullivanSullivan truly is a big name in the architecture world, as was pointed out by an Inside the Brackets reader on the Hoban article. &nbsphttp://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/03/irish-american-architect-month.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-3915111150215149069Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:14:00 +00002010-03-16T13:22:23.332-05:001016 ArchitectureChicagoconstruction progressInfill ArchitectureMcGraw-HillpresssustainabilityWrightwood Crossing, a G.Corp Development project designed by [1016] Architecture recently appeared on McGraw Hill's Midwest Construction News page. This project is an example of sustainable infill development in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. For full article with rendering image by Studio2a, click here. Check out this video for a cold and windy walk-by video showing some construction http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/03/wrightwood-crossing-progress-and-press.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-1687556732351534401Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:12:00 +00002010-03-15T19:03:25.644-05:001016 ArchitectureArchitectureDCIrishIrish ArchitectsWhite HouseBy Presidential Proclamation 8479 , March is once again Irish-American Heritage Month. President Obama calls "...upon all Americans to observe this month by celebrating the contributions of Irish American[s] to our Nation with appropriate ceremonies and activities." Given [1016] Architecture's reasons for strong Irish pride (some percentage of actual bloodline, as well as a Notre Dame educationhttp://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/03/extra-extra-irish-american-architect.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-7614813558193055195Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:26:00 +00002010-03-13T16:26:59.551-06:00ArchitectureauthenticitybungalowsChicagofixer-upperresidentialThis Old HouseNorthwest Chicago Neighborhood North Mayfair was recently selected by This Old House as one of the Top Ten "Old House" Neighborhoods in America. Called out specifically as one of the "Best Place for Bungalows and First-Time Buyers, parts of North Mayfair were recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. Check out the full This Old House feature here. If you are interested in http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/03/this-old-houses-nod-to-northwest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-6674602276534992424Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:29:00 +00002010-03-14T07:55:59.986-05:001016 ArchitectureChicagonewsreal estate[1016] Principal Josh Canale has added the Certified Residential Property Management (CRPM) designation to his real estate credentials. This designation, awarded by Chicago Association of Realtors®, is the latest indication of [1016]'s continued effort to provide its clients architectural services backed by real estate market knowledge and practice. [1016] Architecture is ready. Are you? Let http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/03/1016-principal-adds-property-management.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-3704710777783519104Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:00:00 +00002010-03-13T20:34:54.895-06:001016 ArchitectureauthenticityChicagoNaked CitySharon ZukinConsidering [1016] Architecture's motto "Improving within Authentic Environments," I was excited to learn of a new book, in the vein of Jane Jacobs, entitled Naked City: The Death and Life of Authentic Urban Places. After all, the success of my small business depends, in part, on the awareness of and demand for authentic places. I learned of the book in a recent radio interview (linked below) http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/03/authentic-places-under-fire-what-should.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-4192798665792137920Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:10:00 +00002010-03-08T12:18:27.513-06:001016 ArchitectureChicagoeconomynewspressULI[1016] Principal Andrew Wilson, AIA, LEED AP, was quoted in the Regional Spotlight (Midwest) Section of the Jan/Feb issue of Urban Land Magazine. Urban Land, the main publication for the Urban Land Institute, reaches over 30,000 real estate, development, and design professionals and is considered a leading authority on market trends and conditions.Check out the article here. (2MB .pdf)[1016] http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/03/1016-architecture-in-urban-land.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-7001414534187181346Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:16:00 +00002010-02-24T13:27:43.156-06:00buyers agentreal estateSome of our earlier posts have covered topics regarding buyers working with real estate agents and how to select them. But one of the major advantages is often overlooked.We've been asked on several occasions "What would it cost for you to help me find a great deal?". The answer is (almost always): Nothing...it's free.The way agency typically works in Illinois is that the seller pays a commissionhttp://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/02/having-buyers-agent-is-worth-price.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Josh)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-1996192761758184374Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:03:00 +00002010-02-23T14:27:35.025-06:00ArchitectureeconomyHome for the New EconomyInfill ArchitectureMarianne Cusatoreal estateresidentialsustainabilityWall Street JournalSure, something called a McMansion probably wasn't going to last forever, but a lot of them were built. McMansions resulted from the excesses of a real estate boom obsessed with resale and "moving up" the housing ladder. No one asked about energy bills or seemed too concerned about how much they really needed that third car in the garage. They assumed they could sell to someone else in a few http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/02/rip-mcmansion-enter-believable-concept.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8252437489695402124.post-4553153751685070454Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:21:00 +00002010-02-23T18:57:25.916-06:00AEC Professional CirclenetworkingNYCAttention all NYC-metro based architecture, engineering, and construction professionals:I have been a part of the AEC-NYC Professionals Circle networking group since its inception in late 2008 and currently serve on its board. We just wrapped up a membership feedback period and we are looking forward to implementing the ideas generated to make the 2010 events even better.There are a lot of these http://1016architecture.blogspot.com/2010/02/aec-new-york-city-networking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrew Wilson)0