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Multifamily Housing | May 28, 2015

Census Bureau: 10 U.S. cities now have one million people or more

California and Texas each have three of the one-million-plus cities.

Smart Buildings | David Barista | May 27, 2015

Tactical urbanism: Why bigger isn’t always better in urban revitalization

A budding urban planning movement that is sprouting in cities across the globe proves that low-cost, small-scale, community-driven projects have the power to effect positive change.

Healthcare Facilities | May 27, 2015

Roadmap for creating an effective sustainability program in healthcare environments

With a constant drive for operational efficiencies and reduction of costs under an outcome-based healthcare environment, there are increasing pressures to ensure that sustainability initiatives are not only cost effective, but socially and environmentally responsible. CBRE's Dyann Hamilton offers tips on establishing a strong program.

Healthcare Facilities | May 27, 2015

Rochester, Minn., looks to escape Twin Cities’ shadow with $6.5 billion biotech development

The 20-year plan would also be a boon to Mayo Clinic, this city’s best-known address.

BIM and Information Technology | SmithGroup | May 26, 2015

Moore's Law and the future of urban design

SmithGroupJJR's Stephen Conschafter, urban designer and planner, discusses his thoughts on the 50th anniversary of Moore's Law and how technology is transforming urban design.

Smart Buildings | HDR | May 21, 2015

Resiliency and climate change: Dual perspectives from designers at HDR

Two geographies, two perspectives, one conclusion: from Minnesota to Miami, resiliency matters, write HDR's Bob Beduhn and Lynette Cardoch.

Smart Buildings | May 1, 2015

FEMA to require states to evaluate risks posed by climate change

The aim is for states to do a better job planning for natural disasters they are likely to face in a warming world.

Smart Buildings | Jan 7, 2015

NIBS report: Small commercial buildings offer huge energy efficiency retrofit opportunities

The report identifies several barriers to investment in such retrofits, such as the costs and complexity associated with relatively small loan sizes, and issues many small-building owners have in understanding and trusting predicted retrofit outcomes.

Smart Buildings | Gresham Smith | Jan 7, 2015

Best practices for urban infill development: Embrace the region's character, master the pedestrian experience

If an urban building isn’t grounded in the local region’s character, it will end up feeling generic and out-of-place. To do urban infill the right way, it’s essential to slow down and pay proper attention to the context of an urban environment, writes GS&P's Joe Bucher.

BIM and Information Technology | Dec 28, 2014

The Big Data revolution: How data-driven design is transforming project planning

There are literally hundreds of applications for deep analytics in planning and design projects, not to mention the many benefits for construction teams, building owners, and facility managers. We profile some early successful applications.  

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