Sports and Recreational Facilities

As major centers of social and economic importance across the world, sports facilities and recreational buildings need to be optimized to admit hundreds or thousands of people on a regular basis, as well as to meet the needs of whatever activity takes place in the facility. Whether you’re looking for just the right turf or the most comfortable stadium seating, designing and building these facilities can lead into ultra-specialized waters, and requires a delicate balance of expertise.
June 18, 2013 | C.C. Sullivan and Barbara Horwitz-Bennett
Study analyzes effectiveness of reflective ceilings

Engineers at Brinjac quantify the illuminance and energy consumption levels achieved by increasin...

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June 13, 2013 | BD+C Staff
7 great places that represent excellence in environmental design

An adaptive reuse to create LEED Platinum offices, a park that honors veterans, and a grand natio...

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June 05, 2013 | USGBC
USGBC: Free LEED certification for projects in new markets

In an effort to accelerate sustainable development around the world, the U.S. Green Building Coun...

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June 03, 2013 | U.S. Census Bureau
Construction spending inches upward in April

The U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce announced today that construction spending d...

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May 31, 2013 | BD+C Staff
Japan to transform canal into world's largest outdoor pool

A wild proposal by the city of Osaka, Japan, would transform the Dotonbori Canal into a 2,625-foo...

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May 21, 2013 | BD+C Staff
RSMeans cost comparisons: pools, racquetball courts, bowling alleys, hockey/soccer facilities

Construction market analysts from RSMeans offer construction costs per square foot for four build...

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May 20, 2013 | Jones Lang LaSalle
Jones Lang LaSalle: All U.S. real estate sectors to post gains in 2013—even retail

With healthier job growth numbers and construction volumes at near-historic lows, real estate exp...

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The McCormick district plan, courtesy TVS Design
May 16, 2013 | Crain's Chicago Business
Chicago unveils $1.1 billion plan for DePaul arena, Navy Pier upgrades

Hoping to send a loud message that Chicago is serious about luri...

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May 15, 2013 | Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority
First look: HKS' multipurpose stadium for Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (M...

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May 08, 2013 | C.C. Sullivan and Barbara Horwitz-Bennett
Roof renovation tips: Making the choice between overlayment and tear-off

When embarking upon a roofing renovation project, one of the first decisions for the Building Tea...

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May 07, 2013 | De Zeen
First look: Golden State Warriors stadium by Snøhetta, AECOM

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All images: Steven Holl Architects
May 02, 2013 | Steven Holl Architects
Holl-designed Campbell Sports Center completed at Columbia

 

Steven Holl Architects celebrates the completion of the Campbell...

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For a recent renovation of a stairwell and exit corridors at Ridgewood High Scho
April 30, 2013 | BD+C Staff
Tips for designing with fire rated glass - AIA/CES course

Kate Steel of Steel Consulting Services offers tips and advice for choosing the correct code-comp...

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Courtesy BIG
April 26, 2013 | Irina Vinnitskaya - Architecture News
BIG tapped to design Europa City in suburban Paris

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April 24, 2013 | BD+C Staff
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...

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Proposed Milwaukee Avenue Bridge. Courtesy Michael Van Valkenburgh
April 12, 2013 | BD+C Staff
Chicago rail conversion puts local twist on High Line strategy

Plans are moving forward to convert an unused, century-old Chicago rail artery to a 2.7 mile, 13...

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March 13, 2013 | David Barista, Editor-in-Chief
5 novel architectural applications for metal mesh screen systems

From folding façades to colorful LED displays, these fantastical projects show off the architectu...

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A man-made mountain will conceal a waste-to-energy facility near Copenhagen.
March 05, 2013 | BD+C Staff
Recycled recreation: Waste-to-energy plant combines with ski resort

A new project near Copenhagen pushes the boundaries of the term "mixed use," combining a waste-to...

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Renovation will expand second-floor office space.
February 22, 2013 | BD+C Staff
Westlake Reed Leskosky will renovate training center for Cleveland Browns

Local firm Westlake Reed Leskosky has been chosen to design renovations to the Cleveland Browns'...

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Brasfield & Gorrie breaks ground on New College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta
February 14, 2013 | BD+C Staff
Brasfield & Gorrie breaks ground on New College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta

General contractor Brasfield & Gorrie is scheduled to kick off construction on the new Colleg...

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George W. Bush Presidential Center among award-winning roofing projects honored
February 06, 2013 | Sika Sarnafil
George W. Bush Presidential Center among award-winning roofing projects honored by Sika Sarnafil

Winners of the 2012 Contractor Project of the Year Competition were announced this week by Sika S...

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Terry McIntyre
December 05, 2012 | Posted by Tim Gregorski, Senior Editor
McIntyre appointed Business Development Director for Shawmut’s Sports Venue Group

McIntyre will be tasked with expanding existing client relationships and creating new partnership...

Matt Wagner
December 04, 2012 | Posted by Tim Gregorski, Senior Editor
Wagner joins Ghafari as Manager of Structural Engineering

Wagner comes to Ghafari from Walter P Moore, where he served as a principal, chaired the construc...

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October 03, 2012 | Posted by Tim Gregorski, Senior Editor
Best AEC Firms of 2011/12

Later this year, we will launch Best AEC Firms 2012. We’re looking for firms that create truly po...

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The new, $3.8-million, 100,000-square-foot sports complex replaced and expanded
September 24, 2012 | Posted by Tim Gregorski, Senior Editor
$3.8-million athletic field and track opens in Glen Head, N.Y.

The complex also includes a new, one-story, multi-purpose building that serves as the main entry...

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Thomas Duffy, P.E.
September 07, 2012 | Posted by Tim Gregorski, Senior Editor
Duffy joins Thornton Tomasetti

At Hardesty & Hanover, Duffy partnered with Thornton Tomasetti on a number of projects.

Dan Meis, FAIA
August 24, 2012 | Posted by Tim Gregorski, Senior Editor
Meis heads to Woods Bagot Sport

Staples Center, Paul Brown Stadium architect to leverage global studio to serve clients worldwide...

Building Team: Hunt/Moss joint venture (CM); Populous (architect), Bliss & Nyitr
August 08, 2012 | Posted by Tim Gregorski, Senior Editor
Giants 300 Sports Facilities Report

BD+C's Giants 300 Top 25 AEC Firms in the Sports Facilities sector.

The $3.4 million Gulati Complex includes a 5,000-sf fitness center.
June 08, 2012 | Posted by Tim Gregorski, Senior Editor
Chestnut Hill College dedicates Jack and Rosemary Murphy Gulati complex

Casaccio Yu Architects designed the 11,300-sf fitness and social complex.

June 01, 2012 | Posted by Tim Gregorski, Senior Editor
New BD+C University Course on Insulated Metal Panels available

By completing this course, you earn 1.0 HSW/SD AIA Learning Units.

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