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Often referred to as “five-over-ones,” the mid-rise apartment type is typically comprised of five stories of apartments on top of a concrete “podium” of ground-floor retail. The main criticism of the “five-over-one” is that they are often too predictable.
In this Design Collaborative blog, Yogen Solanki, Assoc. AIA, shares how architecture and design can help higher education institutions address some of the challenges faced by first-generation students.
Why buckling can occur with wood panel sheathing and how to prevent it.
Perkins Eastman architect Mwanzaa Brown reflects on the ties between architecture, interior design, and the history and heritage of a senior living community’s population.
Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment.
Learn why a Colorado-based framing contractor favors panelized walls over traditional framing in APA’s Compelling Conversations.
The shift away from excessive parking requirements aligns with a broader movement, encouraging development of more sustainable and affordable housing.
From versatility to reliability and adaptability, engineered wood I-joists offer builders, designers and developers numerous advantages in multifamily construction. Discover the top five benefits and handy installation tips.
At its core, adaptive reuse is an active reimagining of the built environment in ways that serve the communities who use it. Successful adaptive reuse uncovers the latent potential in a place and uses it to meet people’s present needs.
In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY has found three impactful sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.
Beyond the key—explore the evolution of access control credentials in multifamily housing, from legacy technologies with vulnerabilities that have fallen prone to hackers and cybercriminals, to today’s modern, advanced credentials. Learn how modern technologies like MIFARE DESFire EV3 and mobile credentials are reshaping resident security.
Deadbolts are a thing of the past—they are also a thing of the future.
Today’s seniors are increasingly tech savvy. It isn’t enough to give senior living residents a pre-determined bundle of technology and assume that they’ll be satisfied.
Explore different strategies for success amidst changing market dynamics. Understand the importance of flexibility in smart building technologies and how to decide on the right business model to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in unpredictable times.
