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Urban Planning

The magic of L.A.’s Melrose Mile

Great streets are generally not initially curated or willed into being. Rather, they emerge organically from unintentional synergies of commercial, business, cultural and economic drivers. L.A.’s Melrose Avenue is a prime example. 


Curtain Wall

7 steps to investigating curtain wall leaks

It is common for significant curtain wall leakage to involve multiple variables. Therefore, a comprehensive multi-faceted investigation is required to determine the origin of leakage, according to building enclosure consultants Richard Aeck and John A. Rudisill with Rimkus. 

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Designers

Dec 15, 2014

SHoP Architects plans to turn NY's Seaport District into pedestrianized, mixed-use area

The scheme includes a proposed 500-foot luxury residential tower that would jut out into the harbor, extending the Manhattan grid out into the waterfront.

Dec 15, 2014

Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture launches fundraising campaign for independent incorporation

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation announced today that it approved a possible path toward independent incorporation of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture by raising $2 million before the end of 2015.

Dec 12, 2014

Dunkin’ Donuts launches certification for green restaurant buildings

The company aims to build 100 new DD Green-certified restaurants by the end of 2016.

Dec 10, 2014

International Olympic Committee releases first images of new HQ in Switzerland

Designed by 3XN, the new headquarters is located within a park on the shores of Lake Geneva and adjacent to historic Château de Vidy, which has been the iconic home of the IOC.

Dec 10, 2014

CannonDesign acquires Astorino, forms design-led design-build division

The merger also extends CannonDesign’s presence in the markets Astorino currently serves, namely Pittsburgh and Abu Dhabi.

Dec 10, 2014

Must see: Babina's latest illustrations cast famous architecture quotes as colorful road signs

Babina has adapted quotes from famous names such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Alvar Aalto, and Mies Van Der Rohe.

Dec 9, 2014

Steven Holl wins Mumbai City Museum competition with 'solar water' scheme

Steven Holl's design for the new wing features a reflective pool that will generate energy.

Dec 9, 2014

ABC economist predicts continued construction industry growth in 2015

In his latest report, ABC's Chief Economist Anirban Basu forecasts nonresidential construction spending to expand by roughly 7.5% next year, led by the power, lodging, office, and manufacturing sectors.

Gensler | Dec 8, 2014

How brick and mortar enables online retail

According to a shopping preferences study conducted by A.T. Kearney, as many as two-thirds of shoppers go to a physical store before or after making an online purchase, writes Gensler's Jill Nickels.

Dec 8, 2014

The year’s boldest BIM/VDC themes

High-speed rendering software, custom APIs, virtual reality tools, and BIM workflow tips were among the hottest BIM/VDC topics in 2014. 

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