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Capitol Idea
Instrumental in the birth of the skyscraper, the late New York City architect George B. Post…
9 rules for re-cladding with brick veneer
Looking to spice up a dilapidated building with a fresh new brick face? Consider these valuable…
The dawning of a new light
Only one year after September 11, 2001, the building sites that were the targets of the…
Drama Queen
"If you are ever discouraged, or disappointed with your life, I advise you to go to the…
Turning grey (water) into gold
Although most A/E/C professionals view grey-water recycling as an application only for the…
Intermodal Infusion
Increased trade with Asia— primarily with China — is altering traditional shipping patterns…
Spectrally selective glazing: More daylight, less heat gain
St. Thomas More Hospital in Canon City, Colo., is
among a handful of projects in the U.S.…
Do's and Don'ts of Super-Low-Flow Showerheads
Before installing super-low-flow showerheads contractors should make…
Tech-Friendly Cladding System
Architects at the San Francisco office of NBBJ were surprised to learn they couldn't use metal…
Creating a Culture of Performance
In the ultra-competitive world of commercial construction, where many builders can trace their…
Tradition reinterpreted
The excitement and frenetic activity of Istanbul during the height of the Ottoman Empire five…
Hercules Thrilled with Its 'Dynamite' New Library
Talk about your books being overdue. The residents of Hercules, Calif., had to wait 126 years…
Elevator Safety: 10 Tips for Building Teams
At the core of any multi-story building is a safe, reliable mode of…
Hotel Report: Hotel market boom expected to continue for three more years
Hotel construction is booming. Jobsite spending has more than doubled since the beginning of…
Lab Construction Costs Up 6% for 2005
For a number of years, New York-based A/E firm HLW International (#27 on BD&C's Giants…
CE survey underscores thirst for knowledge in professions
"Continuing education in many professions is a proven means for ensuring that the profession…
Order Restored
At the time of its construction in the mid-19th century, Tweed Courthouse was at the center of…
Naturally Cool Enclosure
It's five o'clock in the morning, and a small group of Loyola University Chicago students are…
Recipe for Success: Building Teams cook up ways for restaurants to save energy and cut waste
Fierce competition and phyllo-thin profit margins are keeping both independent and chain…
