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on March 12,2012 in Feature

Retrofitting our existing commercial buildings is one of the key steps to overcoming the economic and environmental challenges we face.

A patient room at Methodist Women’s Hospital, Omaha, Neb. HDR Architecture desig
on March 01,2012 in Feature

The healthcare design and construction picture has been muddied by uncertainty over the new healthcare law. Hospital systems are in a bind, not...

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.

Great Solutions BD+C December 2011
on December 10,2011 in Feature

The editors of Building Design+Construction present 10 “Great Solutions” that highlight innovative technology and products that can be used to...

BIM Article December 2011 BD+C
on December 10,2011 in Feature

Two innovations—program manager Gafcon’s SharePoint360 project management platform and a new BIM “wall creator” add-on developed by ClarkDietrich...

on November 11,2011 in Feature

The civilian and military branches of the federal government are looking for innovative, smart-thinking AEC firms to design and construct their...

on October 17,2011 in Feature

Allan Bilka, RA, is a Senior Staff Architect and Secretariat to the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) with the...

on October 12,2011 in Feature

Office designs are adjusting to dramatic changes in employee work habits. Goodbye, cube farm. Hello, bright, open offices with plenty of...

on October 04,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Click here for the latest news and products from Greenbuild 2011, Oct. 4-7, in Toronto.

on September 12,2011 in Feature

Best practices for an environmentally optimized job site.

on September 12,2011 in Feature

How laser scanning helped improve construction schedules, plans, and final designs for a major reconstruction project.

on September 12,2011 in Feature

Solar installations are helping K-12 schools around the country save money and teach students the intricacies of renewable energy sources.

on September 12,2011 in Feature

Modular Architecture > You’ve done a LEED Gold or two, maybe even a LEED Platinum. But are you and your firm ready to take on the Living...

on July 22,2011 in Feature

Learning objectives After reading this article, you should be able to: Understand issues of thermal performance and energy efficiency in relation...

on May 25,2011 in Feature

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

on May 19,2011 in Product Review

The Lutron Stairwell Retrofit solution can save up to 80% in lighting energy costs by adjusting light based on stairwell occupancy.

on May 18,2011 in Feature

The 113,000-sf Rolling Meadows Elementary School in San Antonio is the Judson Independent School District’s first sustainable facility, with...

on May 18,2011 in Feature

Historic Carnegie Hall in New York City is in the midst of a major $200 million renovation that will bring the building up to contemporary...