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Green
LEED v5 released for public comment
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has opened the first public comment period for the first…
Codes and Standards
Boston’s plans to hold back rising seawater stall amid real estate slowdown
Boston has placed significant aspects of its plan to protect the city from rising sea levels on the…
Sustainability
3 sustainable design decisions to make early
Sustainability isn't just a concept in architecture; it's a guiding principle, one that every…
sponsored Hotel Facilities
The Rise of Mobile Keys in Hospitality
Digital guest keys have come of age, overcoming many early hurdles, including technical issues,…
Adaptive Reuse
McHugh Construction completes restoration of Chicago’s historic Ramova Theatre
McHugh Construction, one of the Midwest’s largest commercial contractors, has completed the $30…
Brick and Masonry
Best in brick buildings: 9 projects take top honors in the Brick in Architecture Awards
The Ace Hotel Toronto, designed by Shim-Sutcliffe Architects, and the TCU Music Center by Bora…
Retail Centers
Retail design trends: Consumers are looking for wellness in where they shop
Consumers are making lifestyle choices with wellness in mind, which ignites in them a feeling of…
Sustainability
Skanska Elevates Commitment to Sustainability
Skanska, a global leader in sustainable building, has restructured its Sustainability Team to…
Industry Research
Expenses per multifamily unit reach $8,950 nationally
Overall expenses per multifamily unit rose to $8,950, a 7.1% increase year-over-year (YOY) as of…
Mixed-Use
Sustainable mixed-use districts: Crafting urban communities
As an integral part of the revitalization of Seattle’s Denny regrade neighborhood, Graphite…
Codes and Standards
How Washington, D.C.'s Zero Waste DC Plan impacts building owners and design professionals
On February 8, 2024, Mayor Muriel Bowser presented the Zero Waste DC Plan to the Council, outlining…
Healthcare Facilities
Foster + Partners, CannonDesign unveil design for Mayo Clinic campus expansion
A redesign of the Mayo Clinic’s downtown campus in Rochester, Minn., centers around two new…
Sports and Recreational Facilities
How university rec centers are evolving to support wellbeing
In 2018 the University of Madison-Wisconsin’s recreation department changed its name from…
Architects
AE Works announces strategic acquisition of WTW Architects
AE Works Ltd. (AE Works), an award-winning building design and consulting firm is excited to…
Office Buildings
SOM designs pleated façade for Star River Headquarters for optimal daylighting and views
In Guangzhou, China, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has designed the recently completed Star…
K-12 Schools
High school includes YMCA to share facilities and connect with the broader community
In Omaha, Neb., a public high school and a YMCA come together in one facility, connecting the…
Market Data
Nonresidential construction spending dips 1.0% in February, reaches $1.179 trillion
National nonresidential construction spending declined 1.0% in February, according to an Associated…
Affordable Housing
Biden Administration considers ways to influence local housing regulations
The Biden Administration is considering how to spur more affordable housing construction with…
Affordable Housing
Chicago voters nix ‘mansion tax’ to fund efforts to reduce homelessness
Chicago voters in March rejected a proposed “mansion tax” that would have funded efforts to reduce…
Standards
New technical bulletin covers window opening control devices
A new technical bulletin clarifies the definition of a window opening control device (WOCD) to…
