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K-12 Schools

A Cleveland suburb opens a $31.7 million new middle school and renovated high school

Accommodating 1,283 students in grades 6-12, the Warrensville, Ohio school complex features flexible learning environments and offers programs ranging from culinary arts and firefighting training to e-sports.

MFPRO+ News

More permits for ADUs than single-family homes issued in San Diego

Popularity of granny flats growing in California

Codes and Standards

New York City code update changes definition of a major building

Changes affecting how construction projects in New York City are permitted will have significant impacts for contractors. On Dec. 11, the definition of a major building in the city’s code will change from 10 stories to seven, or 75 feet. The change will affect thousands more projects.

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.

The new Bill Holmes Tower at CHOC Childrens Hospital in Orange, Calif., provide

Jul 30, 2013

Healthcare designers and builders, beware: the ‘Obamacare’ clock is ticking down to midnight [2013 Giants 300 Report]

Hard to believe, but we’re only six months away from when the Affordable Care Act will usher in a radical transformation of the American healthcare system. Healthcare operators are scrambling to decipher what the new law will mean to their bottom lines and capital facility budgets.

Drew Ballensky | Jul 29, 2013

University of Kentucky’s Rupp Arena, Lexington Center will be renovated

The University of Kentucky’s Rupp Arena and the nearby Lexington Center will undergo a major renovation beginning next year.

Ennead Architects led the renovation and expansion of facilities for the Yale Ar

Jul 29, 2013

2013 Giants 300 Report

The editors of Building Design+Construction magazine present the findings of the annual Giants 300 Report, which ranks the leading firms in the AEC industry.

Life at HOK | Jul 26, 2013

How biomimicry inspired the design of the San Francisco Museum at the Mint

When the city was founded in the 19th century, the San Francisco Bay’s edge and marshland area were just a few hundred feet from where the historic Old Mint building sits today. HOK's design team suggested a design idea that incorporates lessons from the local biome while creating new ways to collect and store water.

Jul 25, 2013

3 office design strategies for creating happy, productive workers

Office spaces that promote focus, balance, and choice are the ones that will improve employee experience, enhance performance, and drive innovation, according to Gensler's 2013 U.S. Workplace Survey.

Gresham Smith | Jul 25, 2013

How can I help you?: The evolution of call center design

Call centers typically bring to mind an image of crowded rows of stressed-out employees who are usually receiving calls from people with a problem or placing calls to people that aren’t thrilled to hear from them. But the nature of the business is changing; telemarketing isn’t what it used to be.

Jul 25, 2013

First look: Studio Gang's residential/dining commons for University of Chicago

The University of Chicago will build a $148 million residence hall and dining commons designed by Studio Gang Architects, tentatively slated for completion in 2016.

Left to right: Ethan Rogers, ACEEE; Jennifer Eskil, Bonneville Power Administrat

Jul 25, 2013

ACEEE presents the 2013 Champions of Energy Efficiency in Industry Awards

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) presented four Champion of Energy Efficiency Awards last night at its Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry.

UC San Diego Village at Torrey Pines East; The Strand; Courtesy Carrier Johnson

Jul 24, 2013

Architecture Billings Index dips slightly in June, but demand for design services remains positive

All building sectors are seeing an increase in demand for architectural services, according to AIA's Architecture Billings Index for June.

Jul 23, 2013

Paul Bertram to speak at ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency

Paul Bertram, FCSI, CDT, LEED AP and director of environment and sustainability for Kingspan Insulated Panels N.A., will present a white paper during the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) 2013 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry.