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October 28, 2010
Using technology as a springboard to new work
DKA began offering certified Revit classes earlier this year and has since trained more than 30 people through a new service division. The software allows contractors, architects, owners, subcontractors and others to build projects virtually in 3-D, saving money and time in the process. Building virtually is the future of development, and was first embraced by general contractors.

According to a recent Forbes article on virtual construction, industry use of BIM tools went from 28 percent of firms to 48 percent between 2007 and 2009. BIM is fueling growth in Autodesk’s 3-D modeling business, which grew 10 percent last year, according to the article. Architects have been slow to adopt the evolving technology, but it’s a collaborative concept that’s gaining steam.

September 14, 2010
September SeaRUG Presentation Q&A
DKA appreciates the opportunity of presenting at the September 14 SeaRUG meeting. We hope all attendees were able to take away a few useful tips concerning Revit’s site tools. We enjoyed demonstrating Eagle Point’s Siteworks & LandCADD software for everyone. DKA is in constant pursuit to streamline the production process and incorporating Eagle Point’s software helps eliminate several cumbersome tasks and hours of work.

The PDF linked to the title of this post is a response to some of the detailed questions regarding the newest version of Eagle Point’s Siteworks & LandCADD software from last week’s SeaRUG presentation.

March 1, 2010
Energy Efficiency: Once Overlooked, Now an Area of Growth
High-end, expensive green projects have always captured the attention of the nation. But as the nation focuses more on maximizing resources and minimizing waste, and the costs associated with “building green” become more affordable, designing and building structures that save energy and the environment have become the new frontier.Northwest Construction

February 19, 2010
Built to Last
Architects Donald King and Rico Quirindongo understand resourcefulness. Each grew up in a poor household where reusing and conserving was a way of life. So, when King started DKA Architecture in 1985, designing projects to be sustainable, within budget and stripped of wasteful excess was less of a choice and more of a natural way of operating. Puget Sound Business Journal

February 18, 2010
African Americans and sustainability: It's all about 'making do'
DKA Architecture wasn't going for gold when the firm took on the renovation of the Police Support Center for the city of Seattle. The Seattle architecture firm was just doing what was normal- designing the very best building the firm could, given the client's limited budget and resources. Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce

Fall 2009
The New Black is Green
Recognizing the growing necessity of green design and building on minority cultures’ tradtion of investment in community and making the most of limited resources, DKA supports Green For All, a national organization focused on creating a path out of poverty via green job creation, and the Architecture 2030 movement. NOMA Magazine

November 6, 2009
Benefits of Sustainability Must Spread to All
Sustainability is a much bigger concept than an efficiently operating building. Social consciousness is as important as environmental consciousness when designing a sustainable project. DKA combines green building applications with a concern for economic and social equity, bringing green design to historically underserved populations.Puget Sound Business Journal

November 2009
Environmental Stewardship and Social Responsibility: We Can Do it All
DKA has always been in support of and committed to maximizing resources. Whether that is using green design to its full advantage, repurposing buildings rather than tearing down and rebuilding, or just finding ways to save a client money, we strive to promote a culture that is responsible to the earth and people alike. AIA Forum

October 22, 2009
A welcoming new home for ACRS
DKA led the team for this facility, begun eight years ago, for the Asian Counselling and Referral Service. The project, completed this year, is a visually impressive four-story, 80,000 SF facility that provides a community center and houses a gym, meeting rooms, classrooms and kitchens as well as ample parking for staff and visitors. Daily Journal of Commerce