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A recently introduced bill in the New York City Council would mandate solar panel installations on the roofs of all city-owned buildings. The legislation would require 100 MW of solar photovoltaic systems be installed on public buildings by the end of 2025.
BD+C Editors break down February's top 15 building products, from custom-engineered glass bridges to washroom accessories.
A fire station in Southern California leveraged prefab, modular construction for faster completion and future reconfiguration.
The building, in Huntsville, Ala., combines office and warehouse spaces.
The halls of lawmakers, judges, and politicians demand a mix of functionality and awe-inspiring design. For an oasis of productivity on behalf of your nation’s people within the government’s budget, thinking outside the box is a requirement.
The goal from the beginning was to construct an energy efficient building with insulated metal panels.
Architects help Nashville government transform a struggling mall into a new community space.
To alleviate overcrowding and congestion in Cairo, the Egyptian government is building a new capital from scratch.
The building's canopy suggests classical courthouse features of front porch and portico. It also helps connect the building with a public plaza that has re-centered civic activity and public gathering for the town.
State budget shortfalls are making new construction and renovation projects a tough sell, leading lawmakers to seek alternative funding for these jobs.
Zayed Crystal Spark Tower will stand 200 meters tall and will be just a short distance from the pyramids of Giza.
The plan by Snøhetta and WCIT Architecture features a building that appears square from the outside, but opens at one corner into a rounded courtyard with a pool, Dezeen reports.
Construction consultant FMI foresees—with some caveats—continuing growth in the office, lodging, and manufacturing sectors. But funding uncertainties raise red flags in education and healthcare.
The HealthSpot station is an 8x5-foot, ADA-compliant mobile kiosk that lets patients access a network of board-certified physicians through interactive videoconferencing and medical devices. It was named a 2014 Great Solution by the editors of Building Design+Construction.
Building Teams across the globe are employing advanced robotics to simplify what is inherently a complex, messy process—construction.
