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Movement to protect historic buildings raises sharp criticism

While the movement to preserve historic buildings has widespread support, it also has some sharp critics with well-funded opposition groups springing up in recent years. Some opponents are linked to the Stand Together Foundation, founded and bankrolled by the Koch family’s conservative philanthropic organization, according to a column in Governing magazine.




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University Buildings | Gensler | Sep 21, 2015

6 lessons in campus planning

For campus planning, focus typically falls on repairing the bricks and mortar without consideration of program priorities. Gensler's Pamela Delphenich offers helpful tips and advice.

Museums | Sep 21, 2015

Ma Yansong and Jeanne Gang revise Chicago lakefront Lucas Museum

New renderings of the proposed Lucas Museum show a scaled-down building on more green space.

Designers | Perkins and Will | Sep 21, 2015

Can STEAM power the disruptive change needed in education?

Companies need entrepreneurial and creative workers that possess critical thinking skills that allow them to function in collaborative teams. STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) education might be the solution.

Giants 400 | Sep 17, 2015

CONVENTION CENTER SECTOR GIANTS: Gensler, AECOM, Turner top rankings of nation's largest convention/events sector AEC firms

BD+C's rankings of the nation's largest convention/events sector design and construction firms, as reported in the 2015 Giants 300 Report.

Giants 400 | Sep 17, 2015

AIRPORT SECTOR GIANTS: KPF, Hensel Phelps, Jacobs top rankings of nation's largest airport terminal sector AEC firms

BD+C's rankings of the nation's largest airport terminal sector design and construction firms, as reported in the 2015 Giants 300 Report. 

Museums | Sep 16, 2015

First look: Diller Scofidio + Renfro's The Broad museum in Los Angeles

LA's newest art museum combines gallery space and collection storage based around two design concepts: the veil and the vault.

Giants 400 | Sep 15, 2015

HOTEL SECTOR GIANTS: Gensler, AECOM, Turner among nation's largest hotel sector AEC firms

BD+C's rankings of the nation's largest hotel sector design and construction firms, as reported in the 2015 Giants 300 Report.

BIM and Information Technology | Sep 14, 2015

Is Apple's new iPad Pro a game changer for architects?

A stylus, split screen, and improved graphics make designing on the tablet easier.

Designers | Sep 10, 2015

Harvard launches Master in Design Engineering program

Schools of Design, Engineering collaborate on innovative two-year program.

Giants 400 | Sep 10, 2015

INDUSTRIAL SECTOR GIANTS: Stantec, Turner, Jacobs among top industrial AEC firms

BD+C's rankings of the nation's largest industrial sector design and construction firms, as reported in the 2015 Giants 300 Report

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