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ENERGY STAR NextGen Certification for New Homes and Apartments launched

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently launched ENERGY STAR NextGen Certified Homes and Apartments, a voluntary certification program for new residential buildings. The program will increase national energy and emissions savings by accelerating the building industry’s adoption of advanced, energy-efficient technologies, according to an EPA news release. 


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Florida condo market roiled by structural safety standards law

A Florida law enacted after the Surfside condo tower collapse is causing turmoil in the condominium market. The law, which requires buildings to meet certain structural safety standards, is forcing condo associations to assess hefty fees to make repairs on older properties. In some cases, the cost per unit runs into six figures.



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Senior Living Design

Coronavirus | Apr 5, 2020

COVID-19: Most multifamily contractors experiencing delays in projects due to coronavirus pandemic

The NMHC Construction Survey is intended to gauge the magnitude of the disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak on multifamily construction.

Senior Living Design | Oct 19, 2018

Construction begins on suburban Denver senior living facility

Chicago-based CA Senior Living LLC is developing the project.

Senior Living Design | Jeff Alexander | Aug 7, 2018

8330 On the River

 A housing community offering beautiful views of the Detroit River and Belle Isle as the city's waterfront is undergoing dramatic restoration.

Senior Living Design | Jul 5, 2018

KFA designs 70 units of affordable senior housing in Los Angeles

The development includes a mix of low- and very-low-income units.

Senior Living Design | Apr 24, 2018

96-unit senior housing community opens in Orland Park, Ill.

The units are split between assisted living apartments and memory care studios.

Senior Living Design | Jan 31, 2018

Senior living design trends for 2018

Public-facing fitness centers and “sense of place” design accents are among the emerging trends in senior living facilities, according to design firm studioSIX5. 

Industry Research | Nov 28, 2017

2018 outlook: Economists point to slowdown, AEC professionals say ‘no way’

Multifamily housing and senior living developments head the list of the hottest sectors heading into 2018, according a survey of 356 AEC professionals.

Senior Living Design | Oct 5, 2017

New senior housing community is first in U.S. to offer Spark of Life dementia care

Aspired Living of Westmont is a 107-unit assisted living and memory care community.

Senior Living Design | Gensler | Sep 7, 2017

BoomTown: A Future for all ages

Despite our enhanced understanding of how integral socialization and engagement are to long-term health, we continue to perpetuate a senior housing paradigm that places people in self-contained communities.

Senior Living Design | Stantec | Jul 31, 2017

How technology will change senior care

When a family member can no longer be cared for in their current home, they require specialized care that is only available in a long-term care center.

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