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Massachusetts governor launches advocacy group to push for more housing

Massachusetts’ Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll have taken the unusual step of setting up a nonprofit to advocate for pro-housing efforts at the local level. One Commonwealth Inc., will work to provide political and financial support for local housing initiatives, a key pillar of the governor’s agenda.



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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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Charlotte's new multifamily mid-rise will feature exposed mass timber

Construction recently kicked off for Oxbow, a multifamily community in Charlotte’s The Mill District. The $97.8 million project, consisting of 389 rental units and 14,300 sf of commercial space, sits on 4.3 acres that formerly housed four commercial buildings. The street-level retail is designed for boutiques, coffee shops, and other neighborhood services.

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Aug 11, 2010

Design firm Callison expands international luxury retail practice in Asia and Middle East

July 8, 2009 – From the Harvey Nichols flagships in Indonesia and Dubai, to rolling out the North…
Aug 11, 2010

Gensler among eight teams named finalists in 'classroom of the future' design competition

Eight teams were recognized today as finalists of the 2009 Open Architecture Challenge: Classroom. Finalists submitted designs ranging from an outdoor classroom for children in inner-city Chicago, learning spaces for the children of salt pan workers in India, safe spaces for youth in Bogota, Colombia and a bamboo classroom in the Himalayan mountains.
Aug 11, 2010

Paul Baginski joins Parsons Brinckerhoff as director of buildings, infrastructure

NEW YORK, NY – Paul Baginski has been named National Director of Buildings and General…
Aug 11, 2010

9 rooftop photovoltaic installation tips

The popularity of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) panels has exploded during the past decade as Building Teams look to maximize building energy efficiency, implement renewable energy measures, and achieve green building certification for their projects. However, installing rooftop PV systems—rack-mounted, roof-bearing, or fully integrated systems—requires careful consideration to avoid damaging the roof system.
Aug 11, 2010

The Joule Hotel
Dallas, Texas

The Joule Hotel in Dallas, designed by local firm Coburn & Smith, was constructed in 1927 as the Dallas National Bank Building. Originally one of the finest examples of gothic revival architecture in Texas, it had had most of its gothic elements removed over the years after being converted into an office building and later abandoned. What was left had fallen into disrepair.
Aug 11, 2010

F&S Partners merges with SmithGroup

F&S Partners, a Dallas architecture firm specializing in the design of educational, recreational, and religious projects, has merged with SmithGroup, a top 10 U.S. architecture/engineering firm. The 40-person office in Dallas will carry the name SmithGroup/F&S.
Aug 11, 2010

Will Alsop to head up new RMJM studio

Will Alsop, the internationally acclaimed British architect and designer of the Glenwood Waterfront project on the Hudson River, is to turn his attention once again to the U.S. after announcing he is to create a studio called “Will Alsop at RMJM,” as part of the RMJM worldwide architectural firm.
Aug 11, 2010

Healthcare Design + Construction: Trends, Innovations, Opportunities

AIA Academy of Architecture for Health American College of Healthcare Architects July 24-26, 2009…
Aug 11, 2010

Insulated roof and wall panels help Discovery Channel Telescope reduce energy, GHGs

                   Forty-five miles southeast of Flagstaff, Ariz., in a place called Happy Jack…
Aug 11, 2010

EPDM Roofing Association names Ellen Thorp as Associate Executive Director

  BETHESDA, MD., June 25, 2009 – The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) announced the hiring of Ellen…
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