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on May 17,2013

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 million stadium built on time and on budget.

St. Joseph Patient Care Center, Orange, Calif. Photo: Tom Kessler
on May 17,2013

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 performance.

on 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.

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on May 08,2013 in Feature

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on May 05,2013 in Feature

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on April 16,2013 in Feature

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on April 15,2013 in Feature

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