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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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Engineers

Engineering goes hand-in-hand with design, putting a practical lens on the architect’s vision and finding the best way to make it happen. Without a talented engineer, the project will never reach completion, and certainly will not reach the standards of functionality and sustainability that the architect and client are seeking.

Jun 27, 2012

HDR opens office in Beijing

The Beijing office is HDR’s second location in China; the firm’s other office is in Shanghai.

Jun 27, 2012

KBE Building wins honor for Armed Forces Reserve Center

The construction phase was completed in just 16 months.

Jun 27, 2012

SOM’s Baker receives honorary doctorate in engineering from Heriot-Watt University

Baker recognized for his career and influential contribution in the field of structural engineering.

Jun 25, 2012

Living green wall planned for InterContinental Chicago

Project, with price tag of $2 million to $3 million, needs council approval.

Jun 25, 2012

AIA-NJ honors DMR Architects

The academic building, completed in 2009, provides classrooms, computer labs, faculty offices, and meeting spaces for the College, which has a steady 7% annual increase in enrollment.

Jun 25, 2012

Thornton Tomasetti appoints Hofmeister and Zhu to board of directors

The addition of Hofmeister and Zhu brings the number of directors to 10.

Jun 15, 2012

Beck Group/Atlanta wins AGC Build Georgia Award

Site-specific safety plan, BIM analysis and third-party structural review contributed to successful implementation.

Jun 15, 2012

Baldwin joins Charlotte office of Perkins Eastman as principal

Experience in healthcare planning and design to expand national healthcare practice in South and Mid-Atlantic.

Jun 15, 2012

InPro’s bio-content becomes Cradle-to-Cradle CertifiedCM Silver

Two main components of G2 Blend formula now C2C Certified Silver.

Jun 14, 2012

A. Eugene Kohn Watercolor Exhibition a showcase of KPF artwork in NYC

Kohn's watercolors have previously been displayed at the Guggenheim Museum in a show for the works of well-known architects.

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