The Department of Energy breaks ground on the Princeton Plasma Innovation Center

In Princeton, N.J., the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) has broken ground on the Princeton Plasma Innovation Center (PPIC), a state-of-the-art office and laboratory building. Designed and constructed by SmithGroup, the $109.7 million facility will provide space for research supporting PPPL’s expanded mission into microelectronics, quantum sensors and devices, and sustainability sciences.

Government Buildings

New federal buildings must be all-electric by 2030

A new Biden Administration rule bans the use of fossil fuels in new federal buildings beginning in 2030. The announcement came despite longstanding opposition to the rule by the natural gas industry.

Legislation

Bill would mandate solar panels on public buildings in New York City

A recently introduced bill in the New York City Council would mandate solar panel installations on the roofs of all city-owned buildings. The legislation would require 100 MW of solar photovoltaic systems be installed on public buildings by the end of 2025.

Products and Materials

Top building products for February 2024

BD+C Editors break down February's top 15 building products, from custom-engineered glass bridges to washroom accessories.

Government Buildings

The halls of lawmakers, judges, and politicians demand a mix of functionality and awe-inspiring design. For an oasis of productivity on behalf of your nation’s people within the government’s budget, thinking outside the box is a requirement.

The new Philadelphia Family Courthouse for the Pennsylvania Department of Genera

Mar 5, 2012

Tishman constructing new courthouse in Philadelphia

Construction is underway for the Pennsylvania Department of General Services’ 510,000-sf facility.

Mar 5, 2012

Moody+Nolan designs sustainable fire station in Cincinnati

Cincinnati fire station achieves LEED Gold certification.

Total design, construction and fit-out for the building addition will generate 1

Mar 5, 2012

Franklin Institute in Philadelphia selects Skanska to construct new pavilion

The building has been designed by SaylorGregg Architects and will apply for LEED Silver certification.

Rob Cassidy | Mar 2, 2012

O'Hare retail makeover needs more

For long-suffering air travelers who come through Chicago's O'Hare International, some good news:…

The buildings rugged history of service is captured in the reused building mate

Mar 1, 2012

Reconstruction Awards: Reinvesting in a neighborhood’s future

The reconstruction of a near-century-old derelict public works facility in Minneapolis earns LEED Platinum—and the hearts and minds of the neighboring community.

Feb 26, 2012

Hollister Construction awarded 42,000-sf office fit-out in Holtsville, N.Y.

Space leased by U.S. General Service Administration.

Feb 22, 2012

Suffolk awarded Boston post office renovation project

Renovation of art deco landmark will add 21,000 square feet of retail and 110 new parking spaces.

Feb 14, 2012

SAIC selected for architectural and engineering design services at Lajes Field, Azores

SAIC’s services will include a broad variety of new construction projects and maintenance and repair projects

Maj. Gen. Harry George Armstrong Complex at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Jan 4, 2012

New LEED Silver complex provides space for education and research

The academic-style facility supports education/training and research functions, and contains classrooms, auditoriums, laboratories, administrative offices and library facilities, as well as spaces for operating highly sophisticated training equipment.