An augmented reality application for mobile devices allows users to see what a new computer science building on the Seattle campus of the University of Washington will look like completed while it's under construction. Image: Mortenson Construction
Augmented Reality | July 19, 2017 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
The $105 million project in Seattle is the latest example of the firm’s commitment to virtual and augmented reality tools.
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Codes and Standards | July 24, 2017 | Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
President of contractors’ group says competitive pricing is spurring more open shops.
A “financial lab,” encased within glass walls, is one of the newest features in the renovation of St. John's University's business school. Image: Shawmut Design and Construction
Higher Education | July 24, 2017 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
A nearly 40-year-old space is opened up and modernized.
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Products and Services | July 24, 2017 | David Malone, Associate Editor
One of the goals during the hotel’s 2014 and 2015 refurbishment was to create a low maintenance exterior.
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Healthcare Facilities | July 24, 2017 | AIA
The facilities showcase the best of healthcare building design and health design-oriented research.
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Retail Centers | July 24, 2017 | David Malone, Associate Editor
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Data Centers | July 21, 2017 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
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Urban Planning | July 21, 2017 | CallisonRTKL blog | Camila De Simas
“In a city the street must be supreme. It is the first institution of the city. The street is a room by agreement, a...
Products and Services | July 21, 2017 | David Malone, Associate Editor
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Industrial Facility | July 21, 2017 | David Malone, Associate Editor
The buildings will total 686,300 sf, with each building accounting for 343,150 sf.
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Codes and Standards | July 20, 2017 | Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
L.A.’s new 1,100-foot skyscraper dominates city’s skyline.
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Cladding and Facade Systems | July 20, 2017 | David Malone, Associate Editor
A luxury Baltimore hotel, a mixed-use building in Denver and an Alaskan High School may also have used the cladding....
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Office Building Design | July 20, 2017 | David Malone, Associate Editor
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Retail Centers | July 20, 2017 | David Malone, Associate Editor
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Venice Island Performing Art & Recreation Center in Philadelphia, PA. Fabcon precast can create unique spaces with adaptable uses.
Sponsored Content | Products and Services | July 19, 2017 | Fabcon
Fabcon precast helps take community projects further.
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Sponsored Content | Fire-Rated Products | July 19, 2017 | Bill O'Keeffe |
As shocking as the Grenfell Tower fire was, it is not an isolated incident.
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Multifamily Housing | July 19, 2017 | GenslerOn | Jonathan Breen and Diana Lee
The Student Hotel is representative of a new model for delivering housing solutions for students globally.
An augmented reality application for mobile devices allows users to see what a new computer science building on the Seattle campus of the University of Washington will look like completed while it's under construction. Image: Mortenson Construction
Augmented Reality | July 19, 2017 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
The $105 million project in Seattle is the latest example of the firm’s commitment to virtual and augmented reality t...
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Codes and Standards | July 19, 2017 | Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Average annual cost to buildings and infrastructure from eastern storms to rise by $7.3 billion.
CarloMaria Ciampoli discusses design during the General Assembly/We Work event in Denver, Colorado.
Designers | July 19, 2017 | Stantec Blog | CarloMaria Ciampoli
What is design? Who are designers? And are there any common laws or rules than can unite the many types of design tha...
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Multifamily Housing | July 19, 2017 | David Malone, Associate Editor
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Sponsored Content | Architects | July 19, 2017 | Sasha Reed |
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Office Building Design | July 19, 2017 | David Malone, Associate Editor
The new spaces range from about 8,500 to 11,000 sf and were added to Two Trees Management’s anchor office buildings....
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Codes and Standards | July 18, 2017 | Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Results of the study support the usefulness of the practice.
Pfizer's 285,000-sf BioPlace will feature flexible lab layouts and collaborative research spaces. Image: Clayco
Laboratories | July 18, 2017 | John Caulfield, Senior Editor
The facility will consolidate the company’s local workforce, and provide flexible work and research spaces.
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Reconstruction & Renovation | July 18, 2017 | David Malone, Associate Editor
Mortenson deconstructed the barn and repurposed it for the new space.
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Green | July 18, 2017 | David Malone, Associate Editor
Carlo Ratti Associati designed the garden with an innovative net-zero energy climate control system.
Sponsored Content | Ceilings | July 17, 2017 | Armstrong Ceilings
Geometric design reflects shapes found in Arabian architecture.
Roofing | July 17, 2017 | David Malone, Associate Editor
The EclipseEdge edge metal profile uses a two-part design with a base and a top cover to eliminate steps often requir...
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Hotel Facilities | July 17, 2017 | David Malone, Associate Editor
The project team consisted of MIT graduate students across five departments.
