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As cities grow ever more crowded, multifamily housing construction is more necessary than ever. Finding ways to compress housing into smaller spaces while still creating true homes calls for a complex blend of innovative design and engineering.

 

Multifamily Housing | Karyn Beebe | Nov 11, 2016

Value engineering brings Santa Barbara apartments back on track

When framing estimates for a new apartment complex in Rialto, California, came in too high, a savvy developer decided to have the project value engineered. A switch to glulam and wood-framed shear walls got the project back in the black. 

Adaptive Reuse | Nov 9, 2016

Middle school transformed into affordable housing for seniors

The project received $3.8 million in public financing in exchange for constructing units for residents earning less than 60 percent of the area’s median income.

Multifamily Housing | Oct 28, 2016

Aston Martin is making a foray into real estate in Miami

The British automaker will partner with G and G Business Developments on the waterfront project.

Multifamily Housing | Oct 25, 2016

The Beacon will become the most sustainable residential tower in the world

Lumiere Developments says the building will generate enough energy to offer residents ‘Free Energy For Life.’

High-rise Construction | Sep 8, 2016

Construction on the tallest residential tower in western Europe could start early next year

China’s Greenland Group is the developer of four of the world’s 10 largest skyscrapers

High-rise Construction | Sep 6, 2016

Peddle Thorp Architects' solar-powered Melbourne high-rise looks to go off the grid

The skyscraper would be the first in Australia to incorporate solar cells in its façade.

Multifamily Housing | Aug 17, 2016

A new research platform launches for a data-deprived multifamily sector

The list of leading developers, owners, and property managers that are funding the NMHC Research Foundation speaks to the information gap it hopes to fill.  

Multifamily Housing | Aug 12, 2016

Apartment completions in largest metros on pace to increase by 50% in 2016

Texas is leading this multifamily construction boom, according to latest RENTCafé estimates.

Regulations | Aug 9, 2016

New trend eases parking requirements for U.S. cities

Transit-oriented development and affordable housing are spurring the movement. 

Multifamily Housing | Aug 9, 2016

Surge Homes brings the concept of micro condos to Houston

The sub-500-sf homes will be the first of their kind to be offered in the metro known as Space City

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