Baldwin joins Charlotte office of Perkins Eastman as principal

The Executive Committee of Perkins Eastman announced that Alan T. Baldwin FAIA joined the firm’s growing Charlotte, N.C., office as principal.

Baldwin joins with more than 40 years of healthcare planning and design experience throughout the U.S. Prior to joining Perkins Eastman, Baldwin led two major design firms, WBRC Architects & Engineers in Bangor, Maine, and FreemanWhite in Charlotte, N.C.

His project experience comprises consulting, planning, and design. Under his leadership as President of FreemanWhite, the firm worked for some of the most respected health systems and hospitals across the country. He has provided his leadership expertise for the oversight for the construction and renovation of hospitals, surgery suites, radiation oncology, cath labs, outpatient centers, neuroscience centers, NICUs, and emergency departments, among other specialized facilities. +

Portland State University’s School of Architecture is proud to announce the launch of its new Center for Public Interest Design, a research center that aims to investigate and utilize the power of design to make social, economic and environmental change in disadvantaged communities worldwide. The Center is the first of its kind in the nation.

| May 22, 2013

Return of retail? Rent growth seen in recovering markets

Like digging a ditch with a spoon, retail demand driven by population growth has eaten away at the supply of available store space in the markets that have been slowest to recover from the downturn. Vacancy rates are reaching a point that will give at least some landlords in every market the clout to demand slightly higher rents.

| May 22, 2013

New ASTM standard enhances hollow structural sections

ASTM A1085 is a big step forward in simplifying HSS design and usage, thereby making it a more desirable option for HSS.

| May 22, 2013

Architecture billings take a step back in April, ending growth streak

For the first time in 10 months, the AIA's Architecture Billings Index slipped into negative territory, falling to 48.6 in April, down from 51.9 the previous month. This is the ABI's lowest mark since July 2012.

| May 21, 2013

Foster + Partners reveals plans for London residential towers

British firm Foster + Partners has unveiled plans for two residential skyscrapers as part of a mixed-use development in north London.

| May 21, 2013

RSMeans cost comparisons: pools, racquetball courts, bowling alleys, hockey/soccer facilities

Construction market analysts from RSMeans offer construction costs per square foot for four building types across 25 metro markets.

| May 21, 2013

7 tile trends for 2013: Touch-sensitive glazes, metallic tones among top styles

Tile of Spain consultant and ceramic tile expert Ryan Fasan presented his "What's Trending in Tile" roundup at the Coverings 2013 show in Atlanta earlier this month. Here's an overview of Fasan's emerging tile trends for 2013.