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Billing and design contracts ABI scores comparing the months of August and September 2020, showing signs of industry rebound and future work.

WORLD NEWS   |   Carolyn Feinstein   |   November 11, 2020

September 2020 ABI Score

November 11, 2020

The ABI broke out of its 3-month slump to 47.0 for September billings. Although conditions remain soft in certain specialized sectors, architecture firms are seeing signs of returning to pre-pandemic conditions.

Multiple construction cranes lit up at dusk, signifying the slowdown in commercial construction activities since the onset of the pandemic.

WORLD NEWS   |   Carolyn Feinstein   |   September 30, 2020

August 2020 ABI Score

September 30, 2020

The AIA recently released the August ABI report, and the news could be better. Billings have stalled at 40.0 for the third consecutive month and design contracts have shown only a moderate increase in value.

Silhouette of two construction workers on scaffolding, signifying the current condition of the architectural and construction industries.

WORLD NEWS   |   Carolyn Feinstein   |   August 26, 2020

July 2020 ABI Score

August 26, 2020

Amidst a soft market and the end of the PPP, the July ABI report reflects a slowly stabilizing decline in billings with a cautious, but hopeful, industry outlook.

Billing and design contracts ABI scores comparing the months of August and September 2020, showing signs of industry rebound and future work.

WORLD NEWS   |   Carolyn Feinstein   |   November 11, 2020

September 2020 ABI Score

November 11, 2020

The ABI broke out of its 3-month slump to 47.0 for September billings. Although conditions remain soft in certain specialized sectors, architecture firms are seeing signs of returning to pre-pandemic conditions.

Multiple construction cranes lit up at dusk, signifying the slowdown in commercial construction activities since the onset of the pandemic.

WORLD NEWS   |   Carolyn Feinstein   |   September 30, 2020

August 2020 ABI Score

September 30, 2020

The AIA recently released the August ABI report, and the news could be better. Billings have stalled at 40.0 for the third consecutive month and design contracts have shown only a moderate increase in value.

Silhouette of two construction workers on scaffolding, signifying the current condition of the architectural and construction industries.

WORLD NEWS   |   Carolyn Feinstein   |   August 26, 2020

The July ABI Scores In A Nutshell

August 26, 2020

Amidst a soft market and the end of the PPP, the July ABI report reflects a slowly stabilizing decline in billings with a cautious, but hopeful, industry outlook.

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Black and white image of construction of the foundation of a commercial building surrounded by scaffolding, signifying the slowly rising ABI scores.

June 2020 ABI Score

The AIA released the June 2020 ABI Score, reflecting a leveling off of business conditions after the slowdown in the economy as a response to the pandemic.

June 2020 ABI Score Released

June 2020 ABI Score

The AIA released the June 2020 ABI Score, reflecting a leveling off of business conditions after the slowdown in the economy as a response to the pandemic.

Architect in a gray shirt hand drawing building plans for a railing and staircase on a roll of paper with a ruler

ABI May 2020

The AIA has released the May 2020 ABI Score showing poor performance for the 3rd consecutive month. Though the unemployment rate fell overall, the architectural sector suffered more job losses.

ABI Score For May 2020 Is Still Bleak

ABI May 2020

The AIA has released the May 2020 ABI Score showing poor performance for the 3rd consecutive month. Though the unemployment rate fell overall, the architectural sector suffered more job losses.

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Render of the modern square pavilion installation from the Netherlands for the Expo 2020 Dubai with transparent front facade.

Dutch Pavilion - Solar Art

Marjan van Aubel's wants to change our relationship with solar energy. Her design for flexible, tinted solar panels for the Dutch Biotope Pavilion, have proven once again that innovation can be beautiful.

Dutch Biotope Pavilion - Solar Art

Dutch Pavilion - Solar Art

Marjan van Aubel's wants to change our relationship with solar energy. Her design for flexible, tinted solar panels for the Dutch Biotope Pavilion, have proven once again that innovation can be beautiful.

Noon Home modules setup in a 3 slot face plate, including one Room Director and two Extension dimmer switches

Smart Lighting With Noon Home

Bring your lighting to life with Noon Home's smart lighting system, all while using your existing wiring. Create lighting scenes with the touch of a button using the smartphone app and see what you've been missing.

Noon Home - Smart Lighting System

Smart Lighting With Noon Home

Bring your lighting to life with Noon Home's smart lighting system, all while using your existing wiring. Create lighting scenes with the touch of a button using the smartphone app and see what you've been missing.

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Marty McFly running up the driveway of the 3-story arts and crafts style Gamble House, used as the set for the home of Doc Brown in Back to the Future

Back To The Future - A Tour

On the 35th anniversary of Back to the Future, we take a closer look at the architecture of the homes Marty McFly ran to and from in such a hurry while Huey Lewis blasted in the background.

Marty McFly's Architectural Significance

Back To The Future - A Tour

On the 35th anniversary of Back to the Future, we take a closer look at the architecture of the homes Marty McFly ran to and from in such a hurry while Huey Lewis blasted in the background.

An entire neighborhood of tract homes that all look alike, signifying the lack of architectural creativity in planned communities

Carbon Copy Neighborhood

Recent residential architecture has shifted from a client-focused art to the creation of carbon copy cost saving housing, devoid of character and quality.

The Carbon Copy Neighborhood

Carbon Copy Neighborhood

Recent residential architecture has shifted from a client-focused art to the creation of carbon copy cost saving housing, devoid of character and quality.