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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.

Rob Cassidy | Jun 8, 2012

Giants 300 - Tell your firm's story to the world

If your firm submitted a BD+C "Giants 300" return, here's your chance to tell the world what's new…
Jun 8, 2012

Living Building Challenge wins the 2012 Buckminster Fuller Challenge

The Living Building Challenge was chosen from a pool of 122 of entries from around the world.

Jun 8, 2012

Nauset Construction completing sustainable dorm for Brooks School

Student input on green elements provides learning experience.

Jun 8, 2012

Skyline Construction names Millitello president

Millitello is a 31-year veteran who has overseen the construction of campus-size projects.

Jun 8, 2012

Allsteel names Kris Yates to head architectural products group

Yates is responsible for the start up, launch and ongoing sales and marketing of Allsteel’s new Beyond movable walls.

Jun 8, 2012

Chestnut Hill College dedicates Jack and Rosemary Murphy Gulati complex

Casaccio Yu Architects designed the 11,300-sf fitness and social complex.

Jun 7, 2012

Waterline exhibition displays visions for re-thinking the Chicago River

The designs of Waterline showcase why the Chicago River should once again be considered the city’s most important asset and sets the stage for increased awareness, education and reinvention of the River.

Jun 7, 2012

WDMA and FMA to affiliate and integrate operations

Over the coming months both organizations will begin the process of formalizing the details of the agreement for final approval by both organizations, with the formal change expected to take effect in January 2015.

Jun 7, 2012

Craig joins Cannon Design as associate principal

Craig will work closely with the firm's Corporate/Commercial Interiors leadership to help facilitate initiatives that strengthen awareness around workplace innovation and offer counsel on strategic workplace decisions.

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