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4 emerging trends in parking structure design

Survey of parking professionals reveals how technology is transforming the parking industry.
Jones Lang LaSalle: All U.S. real estate sectors to post gains in 2013—even retail

With healthier job growth numbers and construction volumes at near-historic lows, real estate experts at Jones Lang LaSalle see a rosy year for U.S. commercial construction.
First look: HKS' multipurpose stadium for Minnesota Vikings

65,000-seat facility will host professional football and soccer, college basketball and baseball, high school sports, motocross, concerts, conventions, and other large events.
40 Under 40 winners: Meet the architects

Of the up-and-coming AEC professionals to be named 40 Under 40 winners by the editors of Building Design+Construction, 18 make their living in the architecture profession.
40 Under 40: Meet the engineers

Learn about seven highly talented engineers who made Building Design+Construction's "40 Under 40" class for 2013.
5 things AEC pros need to know about low-e glass

Low-emissivity glasses are critical to making today’s buildings brighter, more energy-efficient, and more sustainable. Here are five tips to help AEC professionals understand the differences among low-e glasses and their impact on building performance.
University labs double as K-12 learning environments

Increasingly, college and university research buildings are doing double duty as homes for K-12 STEM programs. Here’s how to create facilities that captivate budding scientists while keeping faculty happy.
LEED v4 has provision to reduce water use in cooling towers

The next version of the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED rating system will expand water-savings targets to appliances, cooling towers, commercial kitchen equipment, and other areas.
Chicago unveils $1.1 billion plan for DePaul arena, Navy Pier upgrades

Deal also includes two hotels near McCormick Place convention center south of Loop.
Center for Green Schools, Architecture for Humanity release new tool for green schools

The 70-page guide demystifies the processes of identifying building improvement opportunities and finance and implementation strategies.

4 emerging trends in parking structure design

May 20, 2013

Survey of parking professionals reveals how technology is transforming the parking industry.

News - International Parking Institute

Jones Lang LaSalle: All U.S. real estate sectors to post gains in 2013—even retail

May 20, 2013

With healthier job growth numbers and construction volumes at near-historic lows, real estate experts at Jones Lang LaSalle see a rosy year for U.S. commercial construction.

News - Jones Lang LaSalle

Chilled beam for hospitals, office buildings, and schools

May 20, 2013

SEMCO LLC introduces the IQHC (high capacity) Series of active chilled beams that provide high efficiency cooling/heating and are specifically designed for hospitals, office buildings, and schools.

Product Review - SEMCO

How one firm rescued reimbursable and survived ’08 in Atlanta

May 20, 2013

Foreman Seeley Fountain Architecture watched long standing architectural firms in Atlanta nearly collapse during the economic turmoil of 2008. With just 14 employees, FSF was rightfully concerned.

Feature (Web Exclusive) - BQE Software

First look: HKS' multipurpose stadium for Minnesota Vikings

May 15, 2013

The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA), the Minnesota Vikings and HKS Sports & Entertainment Group have unveiled the design of the State’s new multi‐ purpose stadium in Minneapolis, a major milestone in getting the $975...

News - Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority

Adam Stover, Senior Associate, Director of Product Development, Populous, Kansas

40 Under 40 winners: Meet the architects

May 14, 2013

Of the up-and-coming AEC professionals to be named 40 Under 40 winners by the editors of Building Design+Construction, 18 make their living in the architecture profession.

Feature - Julie Higginbotham, Senior Editor

40 Under 40: Meet the engineers

May 17, 2013

Learn about seven highly talented engineers who made Building Design+Construction's "40 Under 40" class for 2013.

Feature - Julie Higginbotham, Senior Editor

St. Joseph Patient Care Center, Orange, Calif. Photo: Tom Kessler

5 things AEC pros need to know about low-e glass

May 15, 2013

Low-emissivity glasses are critical to making today’s buildings brighter, more energy-efficient, and more sustainable. Here are five tips to help AEC professionals understand the differences among low-e glasses and their impact on building...

News - PPG Glass Education Center

University labs double as K-12 learning environments

May 14, 2013

Increasingly, college and university research buildings are doing double duty as homes for K-12 STEM programs. Here’s how to create facilities that captivate budding scientists while keeping faculty happy.

Feature - Julie Higginbotham, Senior Editor

LEED v4 has provision to reduce water use in cooling towers

May 17, 2013

The next version of the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED rating system will expand water-savings targets to appliances, cooling towers, commercial kitchen equipment, and other areas.

News - BD+C Staff