The Department of Energy breaks ground on the Princeton Plasma Innovation Center

In Princeton, N.J., the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) has broken ground on the Princeton Plasma Innovation Center (PPIC), a state-of-the-art office and laboratory building. Designed and constructed by SmithGroup, the $109.7 million facility will provide space for research supporting PPPL’s expanded mission into microelectronics, quantum sensors and devices, and sustainability sciences.

Government Buildings

New federal buildings must be all-electric by 2030

A new Biden Administration rule bans the use of fossil fuels in new federal buildings beginning in 2030. The announcement came despite longstanding opposition to the rule by the natural gas industry.

Legislation

Bill would mandate solar panels on public buildings in New York City

A recently introduced bill in the New York City Council would mandate solar panel installations on the roofs of all city-owned buildings. The legislation would require 100 MW of solar photovoltaic systems be installed on public buildings by the end of 2025.

Products and Materials

Top building products for February 2024

BD+C Editors break down February's top 15 building products, from custom-engineered glass bridges to washroom accessories.

Government Buildings

The halls of lawmakers, judges, and politicians demand a mix of functionality and awe-inspiring design. For an oasis of productivity on behalf of your nation’s people within the government’s budget, thinking outside the box is a requirement.

Sustainability | Aug 11, 2020

Sustainability is key for Denver Water’s modernized campus and distribution system

The utility is showcasing a new admin building and a water reuse plan that’s a first for the state.

Cultural Facilities | Jun 19, 2020

A new ULI report chronicles the depaving of America

Fifteen examples of how parks and green spaces emerged from parking lots, garages, and underpasses.

Green | Mar 9, 2020

BuroHappold commits to all new building projects achieving net-zero carbon by 2030

The engineering firm also launched a long-term partnership with ILFI.

Government Buildings Sector Giants Report for 2019 Image by David Mark from Pixabay

Giants 400 | Jan 23, 2020

Government Buildings Sector Giants Report for 2019 [Updated]

AECOM, HOK, Jacobs, and Turner Construction top the rankings of the nation's largest government buildings sector architecture, engineering, and construction firms, as reported in Building Design+Construction's 2019 Giants 300 Report.

Government Buildings | Nov 13, 2019

The Washington Monument reopens with a new visitor center

This is one of several landmark restoration projects underway in the nation’s capital.

Government Buildings | Apr 17, 2019

St. Petersburg’s police headquarters is a transparent yet secure government facility

Harvard Jolly designed the building.

Industrial Facilities | Mar 10, 2019

The burgeoning Port San Antonio lays out growth plans

Expansions would accommodate cybersecurity, aerospace, and defense tenants, and help commercialize technologies.

Government Buildings | Feb 27, 2019

Design unveiled for U.S. embassy in New Delhi

Weiss/Manfredi is designing the project.

Government Buildings | Oct 5, 2018

Six-story courthouse under construction in Nashville

Fentress Architects, Michael Graves Architecture & Design, and Hensel Phelps Construction Company are collaborating on designing and building the facility.

May 24, 2018

Accelerate Live! talk: Security and the built environment: Insights from an embassy designer

In this 15-minute talk at BD+C’s Accelerate Live! conference (May 10, 2018, Chicago), embassy designer Tom Jacobs explores ways that provide the needed protection while keeping intact the representational and inspirational qualities of a design.