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3D-printed construction milestones take shape in Tennessee and Texas

Two notable 3D-printed projects mark milestones in the new construction technique of “printing” structures with specialized concrete. In Athens, Tennessee, Walmart hired Alquist 3D to build a 20-foot-high store expansion, one of the largest freestanding 3D-printed commercial concrete structures in the U.S. In Marfa, Texas, the world’s first 3D-printed hotel is under construction at an existing hotel and campground site.




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Travelers are always looking for a home away from home, and the tourist industry needs these vacationers to survive. Creating a winning hotel can benefit everybody, and people will return to your retreat time and time again. 

Hotel Facilities | Gensler | Aug 2, 2016

The dot-com generation: How Millennials are influencing hospitality

Millennials’ desire for authentic experiences has been the catalyst for a refresh of most brand standards, writes Gensler's Lisa Kong

High-rise Construction | Jun 29, 2016

Best Tall Buildings around the world favor unusual shapes and hybrid functions

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat selects winners in four regions.

Movers+Shapers | Jun 13, 2016

THE DISRUPTORS: The Millennial generation is imposing its will on design

AEC firms, particularly those that design hotels and offices, gain a competitive edge by knowing how to appeal to the largest share of the American workforce.

Hotel Facilities | May 17, 2016

U.S. hotel construction pipeline full, fueled by upscale property segment

The 506,000 rooms under contract in April represent a 14.6% YoY increase. 

High-rise Construction | May 17, 2016

Foster + Partners-designed towers approved as part of massive neighborhood redevelopment in San Francisco

One of Oceanwide Center’s buildings will be the city’s second tallest. 

Retail Centers | May 10, 2016

5 factors guiding restaurant design

Restaurants are more than just places to eat. They are comprising town centers and playing into the future of brick-and-mortar retail.

Hotel Facilities | Rob Cassidy | Mar 9, 2016

New hotel rooms generate an intergenerational battle

Hotels are going for a new minimalist look to attract younger guests, but some older business travelers don't like the small "desks"—and they don't want to work in the hotel lobby. But it's really all about trimming construction costs.

Hotel Facilities | Jan 19, 2016

8 trends sparking the hospitality sector

Hotels and restaurants are branching out to attract more customers—and hold onto them longer. 

Jan 14, 2016

How to succeed with EIFS: exterior insulation and finish systems

This AIA CES Discovery course discusses the six elements of an EIFS wall assembly; common EIFS failures and how to prevent them; and EIFS and sustainability.

Hotel Facilities | Jan 13, 2016

Hotel construction should remain strong through 2017

More than 100,000 rooms could be delivered this year alone.

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