The new AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for the month of October has recorded a flat (50.3) reading, ending its 20-month streak of consecutive declines.This score indicates a balance between the number of firms experiencing a decrease in billings and those seeing an increase, according to the AIA. Inquiries into new projects in October also picked up to their highest level in six months."Billings finally stabilized this month, and firms are feeling more optimistic about revenue projections for 2025," said the AIA's Chief Economist, Kermit Baker. "Overall, 41 percent of responding firm leaders expect to see net revenue growth from 2024 to 2025, with 32 percent projecting growth in the 5 percent to 9 percent range."October ABI HighlightsRegional averages: Northeast (45.6); South (52.1); Midwest (46.9); West (47.6)Sector index breakdown: institutional (50.5); multifamily residential (45.6); commercial/industrial (47.0); mixed practice (48.0)Project inquiries index: 54...

The AIAs Architecture Billings Index for October is a lesson in cautious optimism. After 20 months of decline, the score for October finally (finally!) inched over 50.The AIAs Architecture Billings Index for October is a lesson in cautious optimism. After 20 months of decline, the score for October finally inched over 50, any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings from the previous month.

Bruner/Cott reskinned Gund Hall with a new high-performance envelope, helping it cut down energy costs and improve usability while providing other ancillary benefits.By the numbers, 1,617 glazing units were swapped out with new ones on the building envelope of Gund Hall. The renovation project headed by Bruner/Cott focused on improving the buildings energy efficiency and

Excitement surroundingS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobylwas high understandably so, not just because of the stature of the release, but also how long the wait for the series comeback has been. Though the open world shooter has proven divisive among critics, with criticism being directed at the rough technical state it has launched in in particular, unsurprisingly, players are flocking to GSC Game Worlds newly released game in droves.As per SteamDB, today, the day of its launch,S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobylhit a peak of 113,587 concurrent players on Steam, an impressive start by any metric, but even more so when you consider that the game is also available via Game Pass. Its also worth considering that were in the middle of the week right now, which meansS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2splayer numbers will likely continue climbing over the coming days, especially as we hit the weekend.Its current Steam concurrent users peak also puts it ahead of a number of notable, large-scale titles, including the likes of Far Cry 5(92,445 concurrent players),Fallout 76(73,368),Red Dead Redemption 2(77,655),DOOM Eternal(105,891), andResident Evil Village(106,631), to name a few.In our review ofS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, we awarded it a score of 9/10, saying, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl masterfully combines multiple genres to deliver an unmissable and entirely unique open world horror experience. Touting unparalleled emergent gameplay, stellar atmosphere, a captivating story, and gorgeous visuals, this is easily one of the best games available on Xbox Series X/S, even with the technical issues that hamper it. Read the full review through here.S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chronobylis available on Xbox Series X/S and PC.

2024 has been a year of many indie hits, and one of the best ones is going to become available to an even larger audience soon.Lorelei and the Laser Eyeslaunched earlier this year for PC and Switch, but publisher Annapurna Interactive has announced that it will also be coming to PS5 and PS4 not long from now- on December 3, specifically. Check out the announcement trailer below.Developed by Simogo ofSayonara Wild Heartsfame,Lorelei and the Laser Eyesis a mystery puzzle adventure game that touts a non-linear structure. Players play as a woman who explores a mansion as she solves increasingly more dangerous and bizarre mysteries.In our review ofLorelei and the Laser Eyes,we awarded it a score of 8/10, saying, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is a unique, distinct, and memorable experience that leverages the strengths of video games as a storytelling medium. It is recommended for anyone who is interested in mystery stories or adventure games. Read the full review through here.Whether we can also expectLorelei and the Laser Eyesto release for Xbox consoles at some point in the not-too-distant future remains to be seen, but thats the only major platform that the game isnt on at this point, so hopefully Annapurna Interactive and Simogo will remedy that sooner rather than later.

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#CreateWithMaxon is LIVE NOW! Join 3D Artist Jess Hewitt as she dives into sponge and fuzz-like materials. Learn how to create procedural sponge materials in #Redshift and some fuzzy surfaces using #Cinema4Ds Hair system. DOWNLOAD FREE PROJECT FILES HERE! https://maxonvfx.com/4fnapQrIn the last livestream of our Beautiful Textures for Motion series, 3D Artist Jess He...