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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

Mar 5, 2012

Tishman constructing new courthouse in Philadelphia

Construction is underway for the Pennsylvania Department of General Services’ 510,000-sf facility.

Mar 5, 2012

Perkins Eastman pegs O’Donnell to lead K-12 practice

O’Donnell will continue the leadership and tradition of creative design established by firm Chairman and CEO Bradford Perkins FAIA, MRAIC, AICP in leading this market sector across the firm’s 13 offices domestically and internationally.

Mar 5, 2012

Moody+Nolan designs sustainable fire station in Cincinnati

Cincinnati fire station achieves LEED Gold certification.

Mar 5, 2012

Gilbane Building Co. wins top honors at ASA Houston awards ceremony

Gilbane was also named General Contractor of the Year for the seventh time in 11 years and won the inaugural Safety Program of the Year award.

Mar 5, 2012

Franklin Institute in Philadelphia selects Skanska to construct new pavilion

The building has been designed by SaylorGregg Architects and will apply for LEED Silver certification.

Mar 2, 2012

By the Numbers

66 skyscrapers to built in China over six years; 1,000 questions in the Modern Architecture game; 21,000 new jobs. 

Rob Cassidy | Mar 2, 2012

O'Hare retail makeover needs more

For long-suffering air travelers who come through Chicago's O'Hare International, some good news:…
Mar 1, 2012

Intelligent construction photography, not just pretty pictures

Our expert tells how to organize construction progress photos so you don’t lose track of all the valuable information they contain.

Mar 1, 2012

AIA: A clear difference, new developments in load-bearing glass

Earn 1.0 AIA/CES learning units by studying this article and successfully completing the online exam.

Mar 1, 2012

8 tips for architects to consider before LED installation

Lighting experts offer Building Team members critical information to consider before upgrading lighting systems to LEDs.

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