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Rochester, Minn., plans extensive geothermal network

The city of Rochester, Minn., home of the famed Mayo Clinic, is going big on geothermal networks. The city is constructing Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) that consist of ambient pipe loops connecting multiple buildings and delivering thermal heating and cooling energy via water-source heat pumps.




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Jul 16, 2013

Robotics: A new way to demolish buildings

A robot prototype uses water jets to break up concrete structures and then sucks up the water and debris for reuse and recycling. 

Jim Young | Jul 15, 2013

Innovative Swallows Nest cultural center in Taiwan aims for zero carbon emission

The Swallows Nest cultural center in Taichung, Taiwan, employs bioclimatic architectural elements and complex geometry with a goal of being a zero carbon emission structure.

Jul 15, 2013

Zaha Hadid unveils plan for boutique condo development in New York

Related Companies taps the London-based architect for the 11-story 520 West 28th Street residential development adjacent to the High Line in Chelsea.

Sasha Reed | Jul 15, 2013

Sole proprietor’s success attributed to good ole referrals and some new technology

I recently attended a technology expo focused on software solutions for design firms. While I was there, I struck up a conversation with an architect who, two years prior, had made the move from a big firm to a sole proprietor. 

Jul 12, 2013

12 award-winning healthcare projects [slideshow] - CONTINUED

  7. San Antonio Military Medical Center an addition to the Brooke Army Medical Center; Fort Sam…
Jul 12, 2013

12 award-winning healthcare projects [slideshow]

AIA's Academy of Architecture for Health announced the recipients of the 2013 AIA National Healthcare Design Awards.

Jul 11, 2013

Bill to borrow more for college spending in Michigan criticized due to ‘higher-ed bubble’

An amendment to a Michigan appropriations budget authorizes an increase in state debt to pay for state university construction projects. But some experts see a “higher education bubble” on the horizon, and said more taxpayer debt for more buildings is a bad idea.

Jul 11, 2013

Skanska exits U.S. Chamber of Commerce over LEED controversy

Skanska USA resigned from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce over the Chamber’s decision to support the American High-Performance Buildings Coalition. 

Jul 11, 2013

DOE releases stricter energy efficiency standards for new federal buildings taking effect in 2014

The Energy Department released stricter energy efficiency standards this month for new federal buildings. 

Jul 11, 2013

Pennsylvania legislators work on bill to update demolition codes following fatal building collapse

Pennsylvania lawmakers are working on a bill to update demolition codes, in the wake of a fatal building collapse in Philadelphia in June.  

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