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U.S. is reducing floodplain development in most areas

The perception that the U.S. has not been able to curb development in flood-prone areas is mostly inaccurate, according to new research from climate adaptation experts. A national survey of floodplain development between 2001 and 2019 found that fewer structures were built in floodplains than might be expected if cities were building at random.


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Green Building Products | Apr 11, 2017

Plant walls are sprouting inside all kinds of buildings

One installer offers his thoughts on why, and what works.

Building Team | Design Force | Sep 29, 2016

How to Stand Out to Get That AEC Industry ‘Dream Job’

In searching for your AEC dream job, it's important to differentiate yourself in the hiring process. Here are 6 tips to help you do just that.

Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects | Jun 16, 2016

Design ‘N Gather reaches crescendo level at AIA Convention

Hundreds of mosaic enthusiasts ranging from A&D professionals to budding designers of tomorrow submitted mosaic mural designs based upon the theme “The Essence of Las Vegas.”

Office Buildings | Mar 16, 2016

Google releases new plans and renderings of its Mountain View campus

The original canopy design scheme is still in place, but the plans now call for it to be opaque.

Contractors | Feb 25, 2016

Huntsville’s Botanical Garden starts work on new Guest Welcome Center

The 30,000-sf facility will feature three rental spaces of varying sizes.

Multifamily Housing | Feb 1, 2016

Top 10 kitchen design trends for 2016

Charging stations, built-in coffeemakers, and pet stations—these are among the top kitchen design trends for the coming year, according to a new survey of kitchen and bath designers by the National Kitchen & Bath Association.

Green | Jul 7, 2015

Philips sheds new light on growing fresh food indoors

A research center in The Netherlands is testing the latest techniques in urban farming. 

Architects | SRG Partnership | Feb 9, 2015

The generalist architect vs. the specialist architect

The corporate world today quite often insists on hiring specialists, but the generalists have an intrinsic quality to adapt to new horizons or even cultural shifts in the market, writes SRG Partnership's Gary Harris.

Jan 13, 2015

A new record: 97 buildings taller than 200 meters completed in 2014

Last year was a record-breaking year for high-rise construction, with 97 tall buildings completed worldwide, including 11 "supertalls," according to a new report from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

Dec 28, 2014

Robots, drones, and printed buildings: The promise of automated construction

Building Teams across the globe are employing advanced robotics to simplify what is inherently a complex, messy process—construction.

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