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His generous gift to the School of Building Construction has not only rebuilt the school\u2019s facility; it has sharpened the school\u2019s focus on producing technologically-nimble graduates.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClad in glass with a cantilevered canopy that shades the building\u2019s windowed walls from the intense, Atlanta sunshine, it\u2019s easy for anyone to see that this is no ordinary learning environment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInside, an enormous touch-screen media wall and energy-efficient climate control systems coexist with exposed pipework and concrete columns from the building\u2019s original structure. This ambitious example of adaptive reuse is a LEED platinum certified building that offers students access to real-time sustainability performance information.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents will learn from the building itself as well as from professors, said Daniel Castro, the chair of the School of Building Construction.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIn order to produce and operate highly effective and sustainable buildings, the architecture, engineering and construction industries increasingly interact through the use of digital tools and work together in new, more collaborative spaces,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe main \u201cflex space\u201d area of the John and Joyce Caddell Building is that kind of digital collaboration space: Reconfigurable classrooms, virtual modeling software and interactive display technology will train students to access and share information with colleagues from many other disciplines. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe expect to change the way Georgia Tech students from Architecture, Engineering, Building Construction, Business, Computing and beyond collaborate,\u201d Castro said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe John and Joyce Caddell Building will also be an international destination for lunch \u0026amp; learns, conferences and construction industry events. With an influential guest list, the School of Building Construction can break down distance barriers and introduce their students to the industry\u2019s top professionals.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe building offers PhD students and visiting researchers dedicated study and collaborative spaces overlooking Atlanta\u2019s skyline, which was largely designed and built by Georgia Tech grads.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s easy to get inspired here, and a far cry from Caddell\u2019s student experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore founding his global construction firm, Caddell used wages he saved from sanding floors for his father\u2019s business to pay his Georgia Tech tuition.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow members of The Hill Society (Georgia Tech\u2019s most prestigious philanthropic society), John and Joyce Caddell have been supporting Georgia Tech\u2019s Building Construction students through scholarships since 1986.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Tuesday, April 28, Caddell and his wife will tour their namesake building during the dedication ceremony. Castro, the College of Architecture Dean Steven French and the president of Georgia Tech, G.P. \u201cBud\u201d Peterson will be on hand to honor the Caddells.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe impact of this generous gift will be immediately evident to all who enter the building \u2013 but it will also be one helluva challenge to other Building Construction programs across the country.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt will be a while \u2018till someone does better than Caddell.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe John and Joyce Caddell Building, Georgia Tech\u2019s enviable new School of Building Construction facility, features adaptive reuse and cutting edge building technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The John and Joyce Caddell Building is Georgia Tech\u2019s enviable new Building Construction facility."}],"uid":"27803","created_gmt":"2015-04-27 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His appointment begins July 1.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs both a practicing architect and an educator, Marble embraces the change of new and developing technologies. His book \u2014 Digital Workflows in Architecture: Design, Assembly, Industry \u2014 explored the role of technology in the profession, building on the work of his practice and his 20 years of engagement with digital design and technology at Columbia University.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMarble said he was attracted to the position because Georgia Tech understands technology\u0027s great potential for solving problems in new and innovative ways.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday\u2019s architects must be technologically savvy and embrace collaborative and interdisciplinary models, he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s typical that an architect is known as a leader of big teams,\u201d Marble said. \u201cThat\u2019s still important to maintain, but I think the next generation is going to be less about the more historical model of the \u2018master builder\u2019 and more about what I would refer to as the \u2018master collaborator.\u2019\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECollege of Architecture Dean Steven French described Marble as an\u0026nbsp;outstanding designer and innovative educator who will develop a leading curriculum for 21st century architectural education.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor nearly 30 years, Marble has had his feet in both the academy and practice, witnessing a growing divide between the two. At Georgia Tech, he aims to establish a strategic and strong connection to industry that will create graduates who can become thought leaders in industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs chair of the School of Architecture, Marble will maintain partnership in Marble Fairbanks Architects, an award-winning practice in New York City whose work is a part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe will also leverage his influential network in the architectural community to support Georgia Tech students here in Atlanta. These connections will increase the school\u0027s national and international impact and reputation, French said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMarble received a Bachelor of Environmental Design degree from Texas A\u0026amp;M University in 1983 and a Master of Architecture degree from Columbia University in 1986.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe is a licensed architect in multiple states and his firm has received numerous recognitions, including awards from The American Institute of Architects and the Chicago Athaneum.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Scott Marble begins July 1 as the new chair of Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Architecture"}],"uid":"27918","created_gmt":"2015-04-20 13:44:35","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:18:03","author":"Laura Diamond","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2015-04-20T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2015-04-20T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"397191":{"id":"397191","type":"image","title":"scottmarble","body":null,"created":"1449246361","gmt_created":"2015-12-04 16:26:01","changed":"1475895112","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:51:52","alt":"scottmarble","file":{"fid":"76013","name":"scottmarble.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/scottmarble.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/scottmarble.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":95175,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/scottmarble.jpg?itok=FqHd5zI_"}}},"media_ids":["397191"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/www.arch.gatech.edu\/","title":"Georgia Tech College of Architecture"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"137","name":"Architecture"},{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[{"id":"926","name":"College of Architecture"},{"id":"167177","name":"School of Architecture"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELaura Diamond\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003EGeorgia Tech Media Relations\u003Cbr \/\u003E404-894-6016\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["laura.diamond@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"326991":{"#nid":"326991","#data":{"type":"news","title":"School of Architecture alumna exhibit to open renovated Stubbins Gallery","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech College of Architecture is pleased to inaugurate the newly renovated Stubbins Gallery with \u003Cem\u003EAfter Curfew\u003C\/em\u003E, an exhibition of the work of alumna Catie Newell. The exhibit will run from October 8th to November 7\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E, 2014 in Stubbins Gallery, which is located in the Architecture East building on the Georgia Tech campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are thrilled to open our enhanced gallery space with an exhibit by such a distinguished graduate,\u201d said Steve French, dean of the College of Architecture. \u201cThe improvements made to Stubbins \u2013 improved lighting, digital capabilities \u2013 will allow us to exhibit in ways we haven\u2019t in the past. Catie\u2019s work is a fantastic kick off.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENewell graduated from the School of Architecture in 2003 with a B.S. in Architecture. She went on to earn a Master\u2019s in Architecture from Rice University in 2006. 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Her practice has been widely recognized for exploring design construction and materiality in relation to location, geography, and cultural contingencies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENewell will present her work on Wednesday, October 8th, 6 p.m. in the Reinsch-Pierce Family Auditorium at the College of Architecture. The opening of her exhibition in the Stubbins Gallery will follow. Both lecture and opening are open to the public.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Stubbins Gallery and the Reinsch-Pierce Family Auditorium are located in the Architecture East Building, at 245 Fourth Street NW, Atlanta, 30332-0155. 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Portman Jr. honored by the newly endowed Georgia Tech\u2019s College of Architecture dean\u2019s chair \u2014 a move that recognizes one of the most prestigious levels of academic leadership and drives the College upward.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe chair will bear the name of one of Georgia Tech\u2019s most distinguished graduates, renowned architect John C. Portman Jr., ARCH 1950, Honorary Ph.D. 2012.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAtlanta is my town,\u201d explained Portman. \u201cGeorgia Tech is a jewel in Atlanta\u2019s crown, and the College of Architecture played a pivotal role in the shaping of my life. I am honored to partner with the institution that means so much to me, while it aims to ensure generations of aspiring architects have a world-class educational foundation on which to build their dreams, contribute to the field, and improve the lives of people everywhere.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe John Portman Dean\u2019s Chair will greatly enhance \u2014 in perpetuity \u2014 the College\u2019s ability to attract and retain the very best academic leaders. In addition, it will provide the resources to meet pressing needs within the College and take advantage of emerging opportunities. Dean Steven P. French will be the first to hold the chair.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe Portman Dean\u2019s Chair is transformative,\u201d said French. \u201cIt is absolutely indispensable to reaching our strategic goals, but it also serves as an inspirational legacy to generations of architects in the Georgia Tech community.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrench, a professor of city and regional planning, served as associate dean for research within the College from 2009 to 2013. Both he and his predecessor, Alan Balfour, whose five-year tenure was marked by innovation and leadership in implementing structural changes, have been committed to connecting with alumni and enlisting their support in advancing the College of Architecture.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJohn Portman is chairman of The Portman Companies \u2013 affiliated architecture, development, financing and management companies \u2013 all headquartered in Atlanta. \u0026nbsp;Since the founding of his firm in 1953, he has been a pioneer in architecture, introducing the very concept of the architect as developer. Over the course of more than 60 years, The Portman Companies have developed and\/or designed more than 50 million square feet of space globally, spanning the segments of mixed-use, hospitality, office, residential, exhibition and higher education.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPortman\u2019s impact has been felt around the world, but no city benefited more from his vision than Atlanta, whose downtown he revolutionized over a span of 50 years, beginning in the 1960s. The 14-block Peachtree Center complex features many of his landmark projects, including the Atlanta Merchandise Mart (now AmericasMart, the world\u2019s largest single wholesale marketplace), the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, The Westin Peachtree Plaza, and the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, with its \u201cfirst-of-its-kind\u201d 22-story atrium. From the opening of that groundbreaking hotel in 1967, he made architectural history and won international acclaim.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe received the Exceptional Achievement Award from Georgia Tech in 1986 and an honorary Ph.D. in 2012. In addition, he has been recognized throughout his career with prestigious industry awards such as a lifetime achievement award from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat in 2009, the Silver Medal Award in 1981 from the Atlanta Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for innovative design, and an AIA Medal in 1978 from the national AIA organization for innovations in hotel design.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJohn Portman helped shape the second half of the 20th century as an artist, an architect, a developer, and an entrepreneur. Notable projects outside of his home town of Atlanta include Embarcadero Center in San Francisco, Shanghai Center and Tomorrow Square in Shanghai, and Yintai Centre in Beijing. \u0026nbsp;He once famously said, \u201cTo create space that enhances the quality of life is architecture\u2019s greatest gift to the community it serves.\u201d \u0026nbsp;He now will have a positive influence on the contributions of generations of young architects to come.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s College of Architecture dean\u2019s chair will bear the name of one of Georgia Tech\u2019s most distinguished graduates, renowned architect John C. Portman Jr., ARCH 1950, Honorary Ph.D. 2012.\u0026nbsp;Dean Steven P. French will be the first to hold the chair.\u0026nbsp;\u201cThe Portman Dean\u2019s Chair is transformative,\u201d said French. \u201cIt is absolutely indispensable to reaching our strategic goals, but it also serves as an inspirational legacy to generations of architects in the Georgia Tech community.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u2019s College of Architecture Creates the John Portman Dean\u2019s Chair"}],"uid":"27814","created_gmt":"2014-03-19 11:07:28","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:16:03","author":"Lisa Herrmann","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2014-03-19T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2014-03-19T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"284171":{"id":"284171","type":"image","title":"john portman portrait","body":null,"created":"1449244216","gmt_created":"2015-12-04 15:50:16","changed":"1475894978","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:49:38","alt":"john portman portrait","file":{"fid":"199057","name":"273_portmanportriats_16774a_hires.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/273_portmanportriats_16774a_hires.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/273_portmanportriats_16774a_hires.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1550087,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/273_portmanportriats_16774a_hires.jpg?itok=872LLGs6"}}},"media_ids":["284171"],"groups":[{"id":"1221","name":"College of Design"}],"categories":[{"id":"130","name":"Alumni"},{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"926","name":"College of Architecture"},{"id":"89441","name":"endowed dean\u0027s chair"},{"id":"5884","name":"john portman"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELisa Herrmann\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDirector of Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECollege of Architecture\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E404-385-0693\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["lisa.herrmann@coa.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"153921":{"#nid":"153921","#data":{"type":"news","title":"GT Digital Building Laboratory Announces its 2012-2013 Research Awards","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Digital Building Laboratory (DBL) at Georgia Tech conducts research to advance the practices of design and construction, funded by twelve industry organizations. We are pleased to announce the awardees of Digital Building Lab research awards for 2012-2013.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnnual DBL awards are made possible through contributions from the DBL industry members, whose representatives also serve as proposal evaluators. Awards are made annually, of amounts up to $50,000\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Prof. Charles Eastman, Director of the Laboratory \u201cthe\u003Cem\u003E DBL Awards made each year build bridges between firms in architecture, engineering and construction with university faculty and students. \u0026nbsp;At the same time, they contribute to advances in building, allowing firms to be more innovative and creative.\u003C\/em\u003E\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe awardees for 2012-2013 are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBaabak Ashuri \u2013 \u003Cstrong\u003EDetermining the Impact and Effectiveness of BIM\u003C\/strong\u003E : What is the the impact and effectiveness of BIM \u2013 in its varied dimensions? \u0026nbsp;Quantified data on the impact of BIM will be collected based \u0026nbsp;on several project variables, such as number of Requests for Information (RFIs) and Change Orders (COs), considering project characteristics including project type (healthcare, federal, commercial, etc.), region of country, project delivery method, and others.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJason Brown and Fried Augenbroe - \u003Cstrong\u003EEarly Design Decision Support: Quantification of Uncertainty and Assessment of Confidence\u003C\/strong\u003E: \u0026nbsp;This research projects explores whether an architectural design decision be made during an early design phase with confidence that the performance-related outcome of that decision will be a preferred outcome at final design.\u0026nbsp; If so, what models can support such decisions with confidence? To examine these issues, the project will conduct research aimed at fundamentally improving how energy assessment tools are integrated in CAD environments and design decision-making.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJohn Haymaker - \u003Cstrong\u003EHow to Decide How to Decide: An Analysis Of Decision Processes For AECO\u003C\/strong\u003E: AECO professionals make their living by making effective decisions \u2013 such as which consultants to hire, where to locate a utility plant, what fabrication technique to deploy, and when to upgrade a building\u2019s mechanical systems\u003Cem\u003E \u2013 \u003C\/em\u003Eand by making those decisions efficiently. Until recently, AECO professionals informally communicated and managed information about their decisions, such as the people involved, alternatives considered, factors analyzed and priorities and uncertainties asserted. John Haymaker\u2019s research will help AECO members understand the factors they should consider when selecting a decision method, and to apply the wide range of decision methods available to them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChuck Eastman and Yong-cheol Lee - \u003Cstrong\u003ERules Checking for Complex Building Programs\u003C\/strong\u003E: Client-provided building programs are becoming more complex. In hospitals, clients may specify 30 or more requirements for a patient room , dealing with such aspects as finishes, utilities, and fixtures. Does the design satisfy the program requirements? This is currently a large, tedious and manually answered question. This project is directed at automating the interpretation and testing of a building model to determine if programmatic requirements are satisfied.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJavier Irizarry and Racel Williams - \u003Cstrong\u003EBIM2MAR: BIM Translation for Mobile Augmented Reality (MAR) Applications in AECO Practices\u003C\/strong\u003E: This research project explores methods of translating Building Information Modeling (BIM) and building content for use in a Mobile Augmented Reality (MAR) environment that is accessible using current mobile technologies (e.g. smart phones or tablet devices).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMarc Simmons and Marcelo Bernal - \u003Cstrong\u003EExpertise Capture within Specialist Design\/Construction Firms\u003C\/strong\u003E: Marcelo Bernal will work with Marc Simmons to gain expert knowledge regarding building skins in terms of performance, erection, fabrication, and maintenance. The goal will be to structure this highly design-oriented information,\u0026nbsp; allowing others to use it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProposals are encouraged from Georgia Tech researchers and faculty as well as advanced PhD students. Those interested in applying for the 2013-2014 round of awards should contact Dr. Charles Eastman (\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:Charles.eastman@coa.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ECharles.eastman@coa.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Five GT projects win funding"}],"field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Five Georgia Tech projects will be funded by the DBL"}],"uid":"27202","created_gmt":"2012-09-13 14:17:45","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:12:47","author":"David Morton","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2012-09-13T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2012-09-13T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"153911":{"id":"153911","type":"image","title":"Digital Building Laboratory","body":null,"created":"1449178859","gmt_created":"2015-12-03 21:40:59","changed":"1475894787","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:46:27","alt":"Digital Building Laboratory","file":{"fid":"195242","name":"rule_checking_project.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/rule_checking_project_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/rule_checking_project_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":56104,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/rule_checking_project_0.jpg?itok=PZI4QQGb"}}},"media_ids":["153911"],"groups":[{"id":"1221","name":"College of Design"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"5880","name":"chuck eastman"},{"id":"14983","name":"newsletter"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["david.morton@coa.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"73801":{"#nid":"73801","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Building Industry Approaches Interoperability with Georgia Tech\u2019s Help","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Digital Building Lab at Georgia Tech is partnering with the American Concrete Institute, the Precast Concrete Institute and the American Institute of Steel Construction to develop universal standards for transporting 3-D digital models among architecture, engineering, fabricator and construction teams.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese Building Information Models (BIM) change hands dozens of times in any given project, between planners, interior designers and engineers; between contractors and fabricators; and between project tasks such as space planning and structural design.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe exchanges often lead to costly miscommunication and labor hours to interpret and re-work information. In fact, the National Institute of Standards and Technology reported that $15.8 billion is lost annually by poor data exchange.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis has been a major impediment to full adoption of BIM\u2019s full capabilities,\u201d said Georgia Tech Digital Building Lab Director Chuck Eastman. \u201cThe Lab is working directly with its corporate members and the above industry groups to develop the technology and information standards that address the challenges that come with segmented business practices and multiple software platforms organizing terabytes of data.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBIM, a technology pioneered at Georgia Tech by Eastman, is an integrated modeling technology and process for exploring a project\u0027s key physical, functional and performance characteristics digitally before it\u0027s built, helping to deliver projects faster and more economically, while minimizing environmental impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe research team at Georgia Tech is hosting national workshops on campus and co-authoring enterprise-wide Information Delivery Manuals with the three influential organizations. The work on interoperability and standards also is supported by the Charles Pankow Foundation.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDigital Building Lab advances seamless data exchange.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":"","uid":"27213","created_gmt":"2011-12-09 17:24:53","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:10:50","author":"Teri Nagel","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2011-12-09T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2011-12-09T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"73800":{"id":"73800","type":"image","title":"Building Information Model","body":null,"created":"1449178020","gmt_created":"2015-12-03 21:27:00","changed":"1475894678","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:44:38","alt":"Building Information Model","file":{"fid":"193751","name":"west.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/west_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/west_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":653423,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/west_0.jpg?itok=zLvE-W0F"}}},"media_ids":["73800"],"groups":[{"id":"1221","name":"College of Design"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1072","name":"Business"},{"id":"5880","name":"chuck eastman"},{"id":"926","name":"College of Architecture"},{"id":"3093","name":"culture"},{"id":"11082","name":"digital building lab"},{"id":"1802","name":"international"},{"id":"1052","name":"Management"},{"id":"3092","name":"mergers"},{"id":"167177","name":"School of Architecture"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:teri.nagel@coa.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETeri Nagel\u003C\/a\u003E, Georgia Tech College of Architecture\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"69053":{"#nid":"69053","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Construction Productivity Underestimated by Census of Business","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe downward trend in U.S. construction productivity is largely the result of mis-categorization by the Census of Business according to a paper in July\u0027s \u003Cem\u003EJournal of Construction Engineering and Management\u003C\/em\u003E. 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