VIP Architectural Associates, PLLC

The imagination to design. A commitment to form, function and sustainability, balanced by a deep knowledge of the building process delivers timeless design and enduring structures.

3D Printing in Architecture and the Future of Construction Printing

January 25, 2017

Much like the mainstream introduction of Building Information Model (BIM), 3D printing in architecture is very much in an infancy stage. Architects, designers, and engineers around the world are collectively seeing the potential for 3D printing in construction. With 3D prototypes, case studies, and scaled models growing in value, the ▸

Benefits of Pre-engineered Buildings (PEBs)

January 11, 2017

Pre-engineered buildings, or PEBs, are a popular method of construction not only in the United States but across the globe. Market analysts predict the PEB market to grow at a CAGR of 12% through 2020. The key drivers of growth in PEBs over the past decade lie somewhat in e-commerce ▸

4 Trends to Watch in Architecture

November 10, 2016

U.S. cities are growing fast – and a consolidating population has driven changes in the field of architecture. In cities like Syracuse, urbanization is changing the face of the community, encouraging people to shop and work much closer to where they live. There is a general trend towards cities encouraging ▸

6 Factors to Consider When Hiring an Architecture, Engineering or Construction Firm

October 20, 2016

The process of searching for, deciding upon, and hiring an architecture, engineering, or construction firm for your next building project is a large undertaking. It likely involves multiple levels of decision-makers, resources, and considerable time. As detailed in past blog post titled 4 Reasons to Use an Integrated Design-Build Firm, ▸

What is BIM? | Architecture Firm in Syracuse, NY

August 25, 2016

Building information modeling (BIM) is a 3D design tool that helps architecture, engineering, and construction firms transform the way projects are designed and constructed by collaborating on decisions early in the planning phase. A building information model is a digital representation of the building that can be manipulated in real-time. ▸