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In Chicago’s Lakeshore East neighborhood, GEMS World Academy Middle-Upper School, designed by bKL Architecture, is rising 13 stories. The building is set back 25 feet from the street to allow in more natural light, and features an 8,000-sf artificial turf recreation area that doubles as outdoor classroom and gathering space for its students. Its Building Team includes WSP (SE), WMA Consulting Engineers (MEP/FP), Mackie Consultants (CE), Wolff Landscape Architecture, and Power Construction (GC). bKL Architecture.
K-12 Schools | May 17, 2019 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Verticality has some plusses, according to AEC firms that have engaged such projects recently.
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Southland Industries takes a measured approach to leaning into technology.
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The sharing economy puts a different spin on new construction and building operations.
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Laboratories | May 21, 2019 | David Malone, Associate Editor
McCarthy Building Companies with Flad Architects acted as the design-build team.
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Climate ignorance driving some ‘insane’ deals.
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Education Facility | May 20, 2019 | David Malone, Associate Editor
The three labs will each house a different focus.
The Kinesiology and Athletic Complex at Orange Coast College is one of many projects that C.W. Driver has started or completed in California, its home state. Image: courtesy of C.W. Driver
Contractors | May 20, 2019 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
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Codes and Standards | May 17, 2019 | Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
National Apartment Assn. report assesses reasons for difficulty in creating more apartments.
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Former ConocoPhillips CEO and wife have donated millions for culture and education.
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In Chicago’s Lakeshore East neighborhood, GEMS World Academy Middle-Upper School, designed by bKL Architecture, is rising 13 stories. The building is set back 25 feet from the street to allow in more natural light, and features an 8,000-sf artificial turf recreation area that doubles as outdoor classroom and gathering space for its students. Its Building Team includes WSP (SE), WMA Consulting Engineers (MEP/FP), Mackie Consultants (CE), Wolff Landscape Architecture, and Power Construction (GC). bKL Architecture.
K-12 Schools | May 17, 2019 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Verticality has some plusses, according to AEC firms that have engaged such projects recently.
Multifamily Housing | May 17, 2019 | By Robert Cassidy, Editor, Multifamily Design+Construction
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Metal roof installation techniques vary greatly depending on the fastening system selected.
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Codes and Standards | May 16, 2019 | Peter Fabris, Contirbuting Editor
“Twitter tax break” may have worsened some of the area’s problems.
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Healthcare Facilities | May 16, 2019 | Jonathan Barnes, Contributing Editor
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Hotel Facilities | May 16, 2019 | David Malone, Associate Editor
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Codes and Standards | May 15, 2019 | Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
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Mixed-Use | May 15, 2019 | David Malone, Associate Editor
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón designed the project.
