March 2012

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Versa Guard

Flexible wall protection meets sanitation and design needs

Versa Wallcovering has developed VersaGuard, a flexible wall protection for high-traffic corridors and public spaces. Vinyl construction and a durable protective top film provide...
March 2, 2012
1,000 - Approximate number of questions in the Modern Architecture game by NEXT Architects, Amsterdam. The goal is simple: reach

By the Numbers

66 The total number of skyscrapers China is expected to add in the next six years, DOUBLING ITS COLLECTION FROM 75 TO 141. India, the world’s second most populous nation, currently...
March 2, 2012
Jamboree

March 2012: New Projects Portfolio

Claremont, Calif., apartment project brings together young and oldJamboree Housing Corp. has completed construction on the Courier Place Apartment Homes in Claremont, Calif., ...
March 2, 2012
Riverside

March 2012: On the Drawing Board

K-8 school in Manhattan to meet Green Schools Guide standardDesigned by Dattner Architects, a new K-8 grade school in Manhattan will meet the Green Schools Guide, which the firm...
March 2, 2012
Geo-tagged image shows the exact spot where the photo was taken (red dot) and the angle at which it was taken, as well as date,

Intelligent construction photography, not just pretty pictures

If it’s true that a picture is worth a thousand words, it’s not surprising that the construction industry loses an untold amount of dollars every year due to poor photo filing...
March 1, 2012
The use of light load-bearing glass to create transparent stairs, floors, and other walkable applications serves the overarching

AIA: A clear difference, new developments in load-bearing glass

Glass has taken on new life in recent building years. Long valued for its transparency and lightness, glass is now also being considered for its structural and protective capabilities...
March 1, 2012
Building Teams Should Help Owners Explore The Length Of Payback Period Versus Best Energy Performance

8 tips for architects to consider before LED installation

The LED industry is in the midst of a rapid development cycle. In an effort to lengthen bulb lifetime, intensify colors, and create higher energy efficiencies, manufacturers are...
March 1, 2012
The buildings rugged history of service is captured in the reused building materials from the original structure. Bricks, timbe

Reconstruction Awards: Reinvesting in a neighborhood’s future

Noise, odor, and visual pollution don’t usually come to mind when picturing a pleasant residential neighborhood in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. But for a tight-knit community in ...
March 1, 2012
A patient room at Methodist Womens Hospital, Omaha, Neb. HDR Architecture designed the 116-bed facility and nearby medical offi

7 keys to ‘Highest value, lowest cost’ for healthcare construction

Planning, designing, financing, and constructing healthcare projects has never been more onerous for hospital administrators and boards. Capital dollars are scarcer than ever,...
March 1, 2012