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Retail Centers

With the advent of the internet and online shopping, retail centers need to be more compelling than ever to draw people away from their computers and into physical stores. Design can capture the interest of potential shoppers, and pay off in a big way for business owners.

Apr 26, 2013

Solving the parking dilemma in U.S. cities

ArchDaily's Rory Stott yesterday posted an interesting exploration of progressive parking strategies being employed by cities and designers. The lack of curbside and lot parking exacerbates traffic congestion, discourages visitors, and leads to increased vehicles emissions.

Apr 24, 2013

Los Angeles may add cool roofs to its building code

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa wants cool roofs added to the city’s building code. He is also asking the Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to create incentives that make it financially attractive for homeowners to install cool roofs.

Apr 22, 2013

Top 10 green building projects for 2013 [slideshow]

The AIA's Committee on the Environment selected its top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment.

Apr 19, 2013

7 hip high-rise developments on the drawing board

Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill's whimsical Dancing Dragons tower in Seoul is among the compelling high-rise projects in the works across the globe.

Apr 17, 2013

Frank Lloyd Wright's Park Avenue showroom demolished

New York loses another architectural gem by Frank Lloyd Wright as new owner razes auto showroom.

BD+C Staff | Apr 14, 2013

Flexible forming system designed to reduce time, cost of construction

  With a distinct mix of upscale retail shops, find dining, state-of-the-art offices and…
BD+C Staff | Apr 10, 2013

Food store benefits from green wall technology

  GSky Plant Systems, Inc., a leading provider of vertical Green Walls in North America and now the…
Drew Ballensky | Apr 9, 2013

Renovation of former Domino refinery part of $1.5B proposal to redevelop Brooklyn site

A proposed $1.5 billion redevelopment project in Brooklyn would include renovation of the Domino…
Apr 5, 2013

Commercial greenhouse will top new Whole Foods store in Brooklyn

Whole Foods and partner Gotham Greens will create a 20,000-sf greenhouse atop one of the retailer's Brooklyn supermarkets. Expected to open this fall, the facility will supply produce to nine Whole Foods stores in metro New York City.

Apr 2, 2013

6 lobby design tips

If you do hotels, schools, student unions, office buildings, performing arts centers, transportation facilities, or any structure with a lobby, here are six principles from healthcare lobby design that make for happier users—and more satisfied owners.

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