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Modular adaptive reuse of parking structure grants future flexibility
The shift away from excessive parking requirements aligns with a broader movement, encouraging development of more sustainable and affordable housing.
LPA
S.M.A.R.T. campus combines 3 schools on one site
From the start of the design process for Santa Clara Unified School District’s new preK-12 campus, discussions moved beyond brick-and-mortar to focus on envisioning the future of education in Silicon Valley.
NBBJ
Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development
NBBJ leaders Jonathan Ward and Margaret Montgomery explore five inspirational ideas they are actively integrating into projects to ensure more healthy, natural cities.
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sponsored | Steven Burns | Oct 19, 2017
3 reasons why your firm needs cloud software
For firms looking to propel their architectural design services to new heights and levels of sophistication, a consolidated cloud-based platform is a valuable asset.
sponsored | Bill Bridgeman | Oct 18, 2017
Universal design principles: Part 2
The CDC targets the bathroom as the most dangerous room in the house. Architects can use principles of Universal Design (UD) to reduce these hazards.
sponsored | Star Building Systems | Oct 18, 2017
Standing up to Hurricane Irma
Star metal building systems have once again demonstrated their durability in extreme weather events.
sponsored | Jeff Alexander | Oct 11, 2017
Smithsonian Museum uses color to highlight heritage
The design process involved bringing talented minds together to create something truly unique.
Gresham Smith | Oct 10, 2017
Merging artwork and building design
With many hospital projects, art can be a construction-phase afterthought.
Hinge | Oct 9, 2017
AEC website design trends in 2017 – Planning for 2018
A website that’s behind the times is hurting your business.
Proving Ground | Oct 6, 2017
How professional bias can sabotage industry transformation
Professional bias can take the form of change-resistant thinking that can keep transformational or innovative ambitions at bay. Tech consultant Nate Miller presents three kinds of bias that often emerge when a professional is confronted with new technology.
HDR | Oct 5, 2017
Architectural best practices for behavioral health: A case study at VCBR
Confined treatment centers for civilly-committed individuals.
Gensler | Oct 4, 2017
The solutions to climate change are already at our fingertips
To keep global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius of warming, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that the global buildings sector will need to decrease its total annual greenhouse gas contribution by 77% by 2050.
sponsored | Steven Burns | Oct 3, 2017
6 ways to get millennial employees excited about project management
Generally speaking, millennials want to be where the action is.
NAC Architecture | Oct 3, 2017
The growing demand for early childhood education
When the design of early learning centers is grounded in the science of developmental psychology and education, these educational environments can address multiple domains of development that positively stimulate young children's physical and cognitive growth.
Paladino | Oct 2, 2017
Five strategies to improve energy performance in existing buildings
After performing retro-commissioning and energy audits for more than five million square feet of existing building real estate, we have developed a list of common low/no-cost Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) that are identified on the majority of projects.
sponsored | Jeff Alexander | Sep 29, 2017
Do coating warranties vary?
Valspar coatings are formulated with both organic and inorganic pigments, depending on the desired color and performance requirements.
CallisonRTKL | Sep 26, 2017
DATÜM: Reinventing the department store
Department stores are going through a period of transformation in the face of a rapidly changing retail market. What’s behind the change and where is it leading us?
