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Each structure is oriented to allow front-unit access to the single parking space, while the rear unit has a private yard. CalStar bricks and...

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Combining modular wall systems with an integrated application of sound-absorbing finishes and background sound masking resulted in an adaptable...

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Luminaires are compact, solid-state strips that deliver long maintenance-free performance in a wide range of retrofit and new construction...

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Highly resistant to soiling and tough stains, such as mustard, ink, and iodine, the wall cover can be cleaned using bleach or rubbing alcohol,...

1,000 - Approximate number of questions in the Modern Architecture game by NEXT
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66 skyscrapers to built in China over six years; 1,000 questions in the Modern Architecture game; 21,000 new jobs. 

Geo-tagged image shows the exact spot where the photo was taken (red dot) and th
on March 01,2012 in Feature

Our expert tells how to organize construction progress photos so you don’t lose track of all the valuable information they contain.

The use of light load-bearing glass to create transparent stairs, floors, and ot
on March 01,2012 in Feature

Earn 1.0 AIA/CES learning units by studying this article and successfully completing the online exam.

Building Teams should help owners explore the length of payback period versus be
on March 01,2012 in Feature

Lighting experts offer Building Team members critical information to consider before upgrading lighting systems to LEDs.

The building’s rugged history of service is captured in the reused building mate
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The reconstruction of a near-century-old derelict public works facility in Minneapolis earns LEED Platinum—and the hearts and minds of the...

A patient room at Methodist Women’s Hospital, Omaha, Neb. HDR Architecture desig
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The healthcare design and construction picture has been muddied by uncertainty over the new healthcare law. Hospital systems are in a bind, not...

on February 16,2012 in Feature

White paper was written with the sole purpose of providing accurate, reliable information about critical issues related to BIM and what ArchiCAD...

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When the University embarked on its first major addition since the opening of Hutchins Hall in 1933, preserving the Collegiate Gothic-style...

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Replacement or retrofit can help keep energy costs from going out the window.

on February 01,2012 in Feature

A new software tool derived from virtual reality is helping Building Teams use the power of BIM models more effectively.

on February 01,2012 in Feature

New products like cross-laminated timber are spurring interest in wood as a structural material.

Building owners must plan ahead for roof replacement to avoid emergency leak rem
on January 31,2012 in Feature

Earn 1.0 AIA/CES learning units by studying this article and successfully completing the online exam.

The reconstruction of the Modern Theatre revived a city landmark. The project he
on January 31,2012 in Feature

A savvy Building Team reconstructs a Boston landmark into a multiuse masterpiece for Suffolk University. 

Chapman Construction/Design, based in Newton, Mass., takes pride in its close-kn
on January 31,2012 in Feature

Chapman Construction/Design builds a working culture around sustainability—for its clients, and for its employees.