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Empty mall to be converted to UCLA Research Park

UCLA recently acquired a former mall that it will convert into the UCLA Research Park that will house the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy at UCLA and the UCLA Center for Quantum Science and Engineering, as well as programs across other disciplines. The 700,000-sf property, formerly the Westside Pavilion shopping mall, is two miles from the university’s main Westwood campus. Google, which previously leased part of the property, helped enable and support UCLA’s acquisition.

Geothermal Technology

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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Building Owners

Apr 2, 2012

TGP launches new fire-rated glazing website

Website offers online continuing education courses registered with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), BIM 3D models, and rapid-response quoting, among other support tools.

John Hazlett, Director of Sustainability, City of Indianapolis; Greg Ballard, Ma
Apr 2, 2012

Gilbane honored for sustainability efforts in Indianapolis

Emmitt J. Bean Federal Center project team for their role in advancing sustainability in the city.

Mitsubishi Electric newly developed a control cable that is 20% lighter than the
Apr 2, 2012

Mitsubishi unveils ultra-high-speed elevator for Shanghai skyscraper

The operation of the elevator is scheduled to begin in 2014.

The City Creek Center is a $1.5 billion mixed-use development in downtown Salt L
Apr 2, 2012

Sachse Construction helps complete Salt Lake City’s City Creek Center

Sachse was hired to complete store build-outs at City Creek Center.

Robert L. Culver
Apr 2, 2012

Culver joins Sasaki as managing director

Culver will work closely with Sasaki firm leaders on issues of strategy, marketing, and business development.

The Riviera Point development will result in the creation of 441 jobs from the c
Apr 2, 2012

EB-5 investment funds new Miramar, Fla. business complex

Riviera Point Holdings breaks ground on $17 million office center.

For the renovation of Mitchell Hall at the University of New Mexico (designed by
Mar 30, 2012

New windows and doors revitalize older buildings

With their improved aesthetics, energy efficiency, and durability, replacement windows and doors can add significant value to a renovation project.

Mar 30, 2012

18 handy tablet apps for AEC professionals

Check out these helpful apps for everyday design and construction tasks.

Our favorite: MagicPlan, which uses GPS to help you measure and draw a floor plan of any room.

Mar 29, 2012

U.K.’s Manchester Airport tower constructed in nine days

Time-lapse video shows construction workers on the jobsite for 222 continuous hours.

The RB 500 Roller Shade accommodates large or inclined windows and are designed
Mar 29, 2012

Roller shade operating system wins IF Product Design Award

Design experts in the iF jury recognized the engineering invested in the RB 500 Roller Shade, including a metal clutch with a patented construction, a durable zamac housing with polished finish, and a chain drive unit that excels in maximum operating comfort.

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