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Transit Facilities | June 12, 2019 | David Malone, Associate Editor
Eight firms in total revealed concepts for the first fully considered and technically feasible Skyports.
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Turner workers position top beam for a new building on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University. Image: Turner Construction
Contractors | June 15, 2019 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
The building include a “command center” for training students to interact with emergency personnel.
Architects | June 14, 2019 | Daniel Yudchitz, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Leo A Daly
Municipal facilities must strike a delicate balance between openness and security.
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Codes and Standards | June 14, 2019 | Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Three companies show compliance for using containers for housing.
Sponsored Content | June 13, 2019 | Bill O'Keeffe |
All the benefits of using low-iron glass are now possible with a USA-made fire rated glass.
Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, located in downtown Houston, offers six distinct areas of education and training. All photos: Peter Molick Photography
Building Team Awards | June 13, 2019 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Gold Award: Kinder High School, which can accommodate 750 9th through 12th graders, is one of only three public schoo...
Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina included dynamic glass when it expanded its Terminal A. Image: Courtesy of View
Glass Technology | June 13, 2019 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
This sector accounts for one-fifth of View Glass’ portfolio.
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Codes and Standards | June 13, 2019 | Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Technology can enable cities to be more interconnected, efficient, and accessible.
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Mixed-Use | June 13, 2019 | David Malone, Associate Editor
UrbanStreet Group and Antunovich Associates are developing the master plan for the project.
Sponsored Content | June 12, 2019 | MBCI | Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA
While some may think that a green building costs more and is more complicated to build, that is not actually the case...
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Transit Facilities | June 12, 2019 | David Malone, Associate Editor
Eight firms in total revealed concepts for the first fully considered and technically feasible Skyports.
The exterior design concept for Krause Gateway Center refers to the traditional French pastry, “mille feuille.” The effect gives the impression that the building is “flying” over the site, 75% of which is public space with greenery and interactive landscape furniture. All photos: Michel Denance
Building Team Awards | June 12, 2019 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Gold Award: Krause Gateway Center’s striking design takes its cue from the traditional French dessert mille feuil...
Market Data | June 12, 2019 | ABC
Among the 11 subcategories, six saw prices fall last month, with the largest decreases in natural gas.
June 12, 2019 | VIATechnik blog | Jennifer Thomas, Senior VDC Manager, VIATechnik
In the industry war for talent, organizations that nurture and grow soft skills will win.
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Codes and Standards | June 12, 2019 | Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Goal is to enable building tech market adoption for a net positive future.
Design Tech students apply their skills in the Design Realization Garage, the high school’s two-story, 6,000-sf maker space. All photos: Jeremy Bittermann
Building Team Awards | June 11, 2019 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Gold Award: D.tech had been occupying temporary spaces that were hardly suited for design thinking.
Adaptive Reuse | June 11, 2019 | DLR Group Insights Blog | Paul Westlake, FAIA, DLR Group Global Cultural+Performing Arts Leader
Building reuse generally offers greater environmental savings than demolition or new construction.
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Codes and Standards | June 11, 2019 | Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Will expand to include residential and multifamily for assessment and certification.
Industry Research | June 11, 2019 | David Malone, Associate Editor
The research was conducted by Perkins Eastman and Three H.
Among the main attractions of PTC’s headquarters is its Corporate Experience Center, with 20 exhibit pods that include X-Factory, a replica of a factory floor, where PTC can showcase its technology. The interactive Reality Lab is where the company tests products in its pipeline. All photos courtesy Warren Patterson Photography.
Building Team Awards | June 10, 2019 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Gold Award: PTC began its fitout even as 121 Seaport was still under construction.
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Codes and Standards | June 10, 2019 | Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Provides tips for staying safe during and after a hurricane or severe weather.
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3D Printing | June 10, 2019 | David Malone, Associate Editor
XtreeE focuses on large-scale 3D-printing for the AEC industry.
Mortenson, a top-20 nonresidential contractor, is teaming with Built Robotics to make upgrade kits for earthmovers used on Mortenson's renewable energy projects. Image: Built Robotics
AEC Tech | June 10, 2019 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
The partners will focus on equipment used for earthmoving in wind and solar projects.
Sponsored Content | June 07, 2019 | Boingo: Where Connectivity Meets Community |
The explosive gaming boom has big implications for wireless networks on multifamily housing properties.
Sponsored Content | June 07, 2019 | Elizabeth Cotton |
Great interior design strategically incorporates color and materials to generate a specific mood or impression about...
Sustainability | June 07, 2019 | Perkins+Will’s Ideas + Buildings | Katherine Hart
How can thoughtful design encourage healthier choices, lifestyles, and work environments?
McDonald’s returns to Chicago with its new corporate headquarters in the city’s Fulton Market district. The building provides the fast-food giant with a more centralized, consolidated workspace. All photos: Executive Construction.
Building Team Awards | June 07, 2019 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Gold Award: The building has a remarkably diverse array of spaces that include “work neighborhoods.”
The lodge at Gathering Place is graced with a multi-story stone fireplace, custom stone flooring, and walls and ceilings in six species of exposed wood. A soda fountain and sweets shop is located on the lower level. All Photos: Brent Niles, BBJN Designs
Building Team Awards | June 07, 2019 | Robert Cassidy, Executive Editor
Platinum Award: Gathering Place is a 66½-acre public park and playground serving the nearly one million residents of...
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Codes and Standards | June 07, 2019 | Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
E-commerce, market oversupply, rising interest rates to dampen hot market.
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Events Facilities | June 06, 2019 | David Malone, Associate Editor
HLW designed the project.
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Walls and Partitions | June 06, 2019 | David Malone, Associate Editor
The product is making its AIA debut at the trade show.
