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Bjarke Ingels Group designs a mass timber cube structure for the University of Kansas

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and executive architect BNIM have unveiled their design for a new mass timber cube structure called the Makers’ KUbe for the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design. A six-story, 50,000-sf building for learning and collaboration, the light-filled KUbe will house studio and teaching space, 3D-printing and robotic labs, and a ground-level cafe, all organized around a central core.




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Architects

Every building starts with a concept and a design. Architects are involved at every stage of the process, even after a design has been finalized, helping other building team members through the snares and missteps in the construction process. Building Design+Construction delivers news, trends, and research to the nation's largest architectural design firms. 

Oct 12, 2011

FMI’s Construction Outlook: Third Quarter 2011 Report

 

Construction Market Forecast: The general economy is seeing mixed signs.

Oct 12, 2011

Bulley & Andrews celebrates 120 years of construction

The family-owned and operated general contractor attributes this significant milestone to the strong foundation built decades ago on honesty, integrity, and service in construction. 

Oct 12, 2011

Consigli Construction breaks ground for Bigelow Laboratory Center for Ocean Health

 

Consigli to build third phase of 64-acre Ocean Science and Education Campus, design by WBRC Architects , engineers in association with Perkins + Will

Oct 11, 2011

AIA introduces five new documents for use on sustainable projects

These new documents will be available in the first quarter of 2012 as part of the new AIA Contract Documents service and AIA Documents on Demand.

Oct 11, 2011

Pink light bulbs donated to Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

 

For every Bulbrite Pink Light Bulb that is purchased through the Cancer Center Thrift Shop, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to help support breast cancer research, education, screening, and treatment. 

Oct 11, 2011

ThyssenKrupp elevator cabs validated by UL Environment

The conclusive and independent third-party validation process is another step toward a green product line.

Oct 11, 2011

Ballard Spahr launches real estate recovery group

 

The new group represents an expansion of the company’s Distressed Real Estate Initiative, which was launched in 2008 to help clients throughout the country plan, adapt and prosper in a challenging economic environment. 

Oct 11, 2011

Onex completes investment in JELD-WEN

With the completion of the JELD-WEN investment, Onex Partners III is approximately 40% invested.

Oct 7, 2011

GREENBUILD 2011: Demand response partnership program announced at Greenbuild 2011

 

Program will use USGBC’s newly revised LEED Demand Response credit as an implementation guideline and leverage its relationships with the building community to foster adoption and participation in existing utility and solution provider demand response offerings. 

Oct 7, 2011

GREENBUILD 2011: Otis Elevator announces new contracts for sustainable building projects

 

Wins reinforce Otis’ position as leader in energy-efficient products.

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