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Data center construction costs for 2024

Gordianā€™s data features more than 100 building models, includingĀ computer data centers. These localized models allow architects, engineers, and other preconstruction professionals to quickly and accurately create conceptual estimates for futureĀ builds. This table shows a five-year view of costs per square footĀ forĀ one-story computer data centers.Ā 


Sustainability

Grimshaw launches free online tool to help accelerate decarbonization of buildings

Minoro, an online platform to help accelerate the decarbonization of buildings, was recently launched by architecture firm Grimshaw, in collaboration with more than 20 supporting organizations including World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), RIBA, Architecture 2030, the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) and several national Green Building Councils from across the globe.



Healthcare Facilities

Watch on-demand: Key Trends in the Healthcare Facilities Market for 2024-2025

Join the Building Design+Construction editorial team for this on-demand webinar on key trends, innovations, and opportunities in the $65 billion U.S. healthcare buildings market. A panel of healthcare design and construction experts present their latest projects, trends, innovations, opportunities, and data/research on key healthcare facilities sub-sectors. A 2024-2025 U.S. healthcare facilities market outlook is also presented.

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Once the project is completed, the building must be managed by someone, or it cannot live up to its full functionality. Owners and facility managers are the unsung heroes of many iconic works of architecture, making sure that buildings remain in good condition and are utilized to their fullest potential.

Modular Building | Williams Scotsman | Feb 17, 2015

When lava flow in Hawaii threatens a public school district, officials turn to modular

Hawaii Modular Space, a Williams Scotsman company, designed temporary classroom space forĀ the Pahoa and Keeau schools that would become displaced due to ongoing lava flow in Pahoa, Hawaii.

Healthcare Facilities | SmithGroup | Feb 17, 2015

10 healthcare trends worth sharing

The rise of the medical home model of care and ongoing Lean value stream improvement are among the top healthcare industry trends.

High-rise Construction | Feb 17, 2015

Work begins on Bjarke Ingels' pixelated tower in Calgary

Construction on Calgaryā€™s newest skyscraper, the 66-storyĀ Telus Sky Tower, recently broke ground.Ā 

Mixed-Use | Feb 13, 2015

First Look: Sacramento Planning Commission approves mixed-use tower by the new Kings arena

The project, named Downtown Plaza Tower, will have 16 stories and will include a public lobby, retail and office space, 250 hotel rooms, and residences at the top of the tower.Ā 

Architects | Feb 13, 2015

OMA commissioned to design newest New York High Line addition

Rem Koolhaas is the latest addition to the list of starchitects working on projects near theĀ High Line elevated park.

Codes and Standards | Feb 12, 2015

ASHRAE, USGBC, IES consider biomass requirements in green building standard

The proposal would add biomass to approved renewables.

Codes and Standards | Feb 12, 2015

New Appraisal Institute form aids in analysis of green commercial building features

The Instituteā€™s Commercial Green and Energy Efficient Addendum offers a communication tool that lenders can use as part of the scope of work.Ā 

Office Buildings | Feb 12, 2015

Is Houston headed for an office glut?

More than 13 million sf could be completed this year, adding to this metroā€™s double-digit vacancy woes.

Modular Building | Feb 12, 2015

New shipping container complex begins construction in Albuquerque

The Green Jeans Farmery already has a hydroponic farm component courtesy of owner and entrepreneur Roy Solomon.

Transit Facilities | Feb 12, 2015

Gensler proposes network of cycle highways in Londonā€™s unused underground

Unused tube lines would host pedestrian paths, cycle routes, cultural spaces, and retail outlets.

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