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Stantec, HDR, Page, HOK, and Arcadis North America top Building Design+Construction's ranking of the nation's largest architecture engineering (AE) firms for nonresidential building and multifamily housing work, as reported in BD+C's 2024 Giants 400 Report.
A U.S. Dept. of Energy document discusses the benefits and challenges of thermal energy storage for commercial buildings. The document explains how the various types of thermal energy storage technologies work, where their installation is most beneficial, and some practical considerations around installations.
Gensler, HKS, Perkins&Will, Corgan, and Populous top Building Design+Construction's ranking of the nation's largest architecture firms for nonresidential building and multifamily housing work, as reported in BD+C's 2024 Giants 400 Report.
The office downsizing trend may be past its peak, according to a CBRE survey of 225 companies with offices in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Just 37% of companies plan to shrink their office space this year compared to 57% last year, the survey found.
Every building starts with a concept and a design. Architects are involved at every stage of the process, even after a design has been finalized, helping other building team members through the snares and missteps in the construction process. Building Design+Construction delivers news, trends, and research to the nation's largest architectural design firms.
![2015 was a record year for mergers and acquisitions in the AE industry [infographic]](/sites/default/files/styles/list_big/public/Screen%20Shot%202016-01-28%20at%209.38.08%20AM.png?itok=udg8OToR "2015 was a record year for mergers and acquisitions in the AE industry [infographic]")
Consulting firm Morrissey Goodale tracked a record 234 sales of U.S.-based A/E firms last year.
This June, the program designed to guide aspiring architects through the early stages of their career will be renamed the Architectural Experience Program (AXP).
Hellmuth is set to replace Patrick MacLeamy, who will remain as the firm’s chairman.
The five million-sf project includes two office towers, a residential tower, retail space, and a new public square.
The expansion looks to combine design elements inspired by human movement, speed, and the strength and energy of competition.
While volatility persists, architecture firms reported healthy performance for 2015.
The aquarium set new technical standards for the building type, which still influence today, such as the flow-through seawater-based heat pump system, naturalistic exhibitions, and corrosion protection.
Morphosis' Perot Museum and Studio Gang's WMS Boathouse are among the projects to win AIA's highest honor for architecture.
This AIA CES Discovery course discusses the six elements of an EIFS wall assembly; common EIFS failures and how to prevent them; and EIFS and sustainability.
Strong job growth and dwindling consumer debt give rise to hope.
