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Reasons to reinvent the Midcentury academic library

DLR Group's Interior Design Leader Gretchen Holy, Assoc. IIDA, shares the idea that a designer's responsibility to embrace a library’s history, respect its past, and create an environment that will serve student populations for the next 100 years.



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Rob Cassidy | Dec 8, 2014

The global sanitation crisis leads to 2.5 million deaths every year

When we see the incredible technology being produced by global plumbing manufacturers, it’s hard to conceive why no viable technical solution to the global sanitation issue has come forth, writes BD+C's Robert Cassidy.

sponsored | John Negich | Dec 5, 2014

New construction outlook report projects growth in 2015

A new 2015 construction outlook report predicts that total U.S. construction starts for 2015 will rise 9% to $612 billion. SPONSORED CONTENT

sponsored | Karyn Beebe | Dec 5, 2014

Best practices for force transfer around openings

As wood-frame construction is continuously evolving, designers in many parts of the U.S. are optimizing design solutions that require the understanding of force transfer between elements in the lateral load-resisting system. 

sponsored | Williams Scotsman | Dec 3, 2014

Modular Space Showcase: Bringing work-life balance to energy workers in the Bakken region

To meet the demands of the booming energy business, Williston needs to provide homes, recreation centers, restaurants, hotels, and other support facilities for the tidal wave of energy workers relocating to the Bakken Shale area. SPONSORED CONTENT

Skanska | Dec 1, 2014

How public-private partnerships can help with public building projects

Minimizing lifecycle costs and transferring risk to the private sector are among the benefits to applying the P3 project delivery model on public building projects, according to experts from Skanska USA. 

Gensler | Nov 26, 2014

How the 'maker culture' brings the power of design to life

Most people affiliate the maker culture with metal working, welding, ceramics, glass blowing, painting, and soldering. But it also includes coding and online content creation, writes Gensler’s Douglas Wittnebel.

sponsored | Steven Burns | Nov 26, 2014

It’s time to start trusting your employees more

A recent study published in the journal Psychological Science revealed that employees were 26% more satisfied in their roles when they had positions of power. SPONSORED CONTENT

sponsored | Jeff Alexander | Nov 26, 2014

What’s in a coating?

A beautiful coating on metal products can make a strong statement, whether used on a high-end commercial project or an industrial building. SPONSORED CONTENT

sponsored | Williams Scotsman | Nov 26, 2014

A conversation with Paul Raiford, Director of Energy Services

Q&A with Paul Raiford, Director of Energy Services with Williams Scotsman. SPONSORED CONTENT

sponsored | Sasha Reed | Nov 26, 2014

Virtual reality in 3D models, iPhone thermal imaging: Inside one very cool tech toybox

A little over a year ago, I embarked on a search to find individuals in the AEC space who were putting new hardware to work in the field. 

CannonDesign | Nov 25, 2014

Emerging design and operation strategies for the ambulatory team in transition

As healthcare systems shift their care models to be more responsive to patient-centered care, ambulatory care teams need to be positioned to operate efficiently in their everyday work environments, write CannonDesign Health Practice leaders Tonia Burnette and Mike Pukszta.

sponsored | Mark Halverson | Nov 19, 2014

Robust structural frame supports historic building renovation in Newport, R.I.

The Audrain Building on Newport’s celebrated Bellevue Avenue was designed by New York architect Bruce Price in the early 1900s with intricate exterior detailing that exudes an enduring sense of luxury and tradition. 

Skanska | Nov 19, 2014

The evolution of airport design and construction [infographic]

Safety, consumer demand, and the new economics of flight are three of the major factors shaping how airlines and airport officials are approaching the need for upgrades and renovations, writes Skanska USA's MacAdam Glinn.

sponsored | Gabe Savely | Nov 19, 2014

3 technology trends on the horizon

As technology continues to evolve exponentially, construction firms have ongoing opportunities to enhance the quality, speed, and efficiency of building projects and processes. SPONSORED CONTENT