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Adaptive Reuse

Detroit’s Michigan Central Station, centerpiece of innovation hub, opens

The recently opened Michigan Central Station in Detroit is the centerpiece of a 30-acre technology and cultural hub that will include development of urban transportation solutions. The six-year adaptive reuse project of the 640,000 sf historic station, created by the same architect as New York’s Grand Central Station, is the latest sign of a reinvigorating Detroit.

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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.

Feb 14, 2013

5 radical trends in outpatient facility design

Building Design+Construction combed the healthcare design and construction sector to evaluate the latest developments in outpatient facility designs. Here are five trends to watch.

Rob Cassidy | Feb 14, 2013

Finally, a look at actual energy use in real buildings, in a real city

New York City’s recent report on energy and water use in 2,065 commercial buildings (totaling more…
Smart Buildings | Feb 14, 2013

Minneapolis joins energy benchmarking trend for commercial buildings

Minneapolis is the latest major metro to require large commercial buildings to benchmark and disclose their energy and water use.

Rob Cassidy | Feb 6, 2013

Quiz time: What is "the most visited interior space on earth"?

OK, a little cheating on the question, as you'll see, but according to Susan Orlean, writing in the…
Feb 5, 2013

5 forces driving hotel investment

Jones Lang LaSalle’s Hotels & Hospitality Group believes that signs point to an on-going uptick in Americas hotel transactions activity sooner rather than later. They identify the five forces that will drive the hotel investment market during the next five years.

Rob Cassidy | Jan 30, 2013

Deadline for BUILDINGChicago proposals extended to Friday, Feb 15

  The deadline to submit a proposal to our new BD+C Conference/Expo, BUILDINGChicago, has been…
Rob Cassidy | Jan 28, 2013

'40 Under 40' Entries: Print out the Online Nomination Form and include it in your package

We're getting lots of interest - and questions - related to our 8th Annual "40 Under 40"…
Jan 16, 2013

2013 40 Under 40 application process now open

Building Design+Construction's 40 Under 40 is open to AEC professionals from around the globe.

Jan 15, 2013

Hill International selected as PM for Secon Nile Towers in Cairo

The Secon Nile Towers will feature two 23-story buildings: one five-star hotel tower and one residential and retail tower.

Jan 3, 2013

Answered prayers

A bold renovation enables a small church to expand its mission on a grand scale.

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