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Data Centers
Demand for ‘hyperscale’ data centers continues to grow; U.S. leads the way
The number of so-called “hyperscale” data centers worldwide surpassed 390 at the end of 2017,…
Multifamily Housing
Multifamily building with 25,000 sf of amenities rises on the shore of the Potomac River
The National Gateway mixed-use development at Potomac Yard, the 295-acre site of a former railroad…
Resiliency
Resilience team selected to help protect a vulnerable Bridgeport, Conn., from floods
The Connecticut Department of Housing has hired a multidisciplinary team to design resilience plans…
Airports
Terminal Modernization: Why Bother? Part II
Every business evaluates potential projects based on costs and potential return on investment.…
Market Data
Strong start for architecture billings in 2018
This year started on a strong note for architecture firms, as the Architecture Billings Index (ABI…
Codes and Standards
FEMA document provides simplified seismic design provisions for low-hazard regions
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released a document to assist structural designers…
Urban Planning
Leading communities in the Second Machine Age
Throughout history, technology has presented us with new ways of seeing and adapting to the world,…
Healthcare Facilities
New $412 million advanced research center hopes to attract scientists and clinicians in pediatric biomedical research
The new $412 million advanced research center for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is designed…
Codes and Standards
Federal budget includes disaster mitigation provisions
The U.S. Congress recently passed the Budget Act of 2018 that includes provisions to encourage…
Retail Centers
Is there a future in retail banking? Part II
The bank should be about human interactions, not transactions. When talking about shopping and…
Office Buildings
New Tommy Bahama HQ looks to ‘Make Life One Long Weekend’ for its employees
Tommy Bahama’s new 120,000-sf Seattle campus has a design focused on user experience and was…
Office Buildings
Flex and co-working office spaces create value for users, tenants, and developers, according to a new survey
A nationwide survey of more than 300 end users, operators, landlords, and developers found that an…
Performing Arts Centers
Citrus trees inspired the design of this half-billion-dollar performing arts center
Once upon a time, the orange was the socioeconomic driver of the City of Anaheim. The hesperidium…
sponsored Insulation
Spray and board foam plastic insulation: A primer for metal building suppliers
Over the last few years, I’ve been asked many questions about the use of spray and board foam…
Products and Materials
Product roundup: 16 sound solutions
These 16 sound products offer innovative ways to get the most out of a project's acoustical…
Lighting
IoT, LEDs, lighting, and the future of workplace planning
IoT = Internet of Things: The interconnection of computing devices embedded in everyday objects,…
Codes and Standards
Easy access to indoor environment controls yields improved efficiency and workplace productivity
A partnership between design firm JLL and Purdue University has found that providing easy access to…
Office Buildings
Large photovoltaic “wings” help eliminate emissions from this Italian headquarters building
Arval, a long-term car rental company based in Italy, has recently received a new zero impact…
Healthcare Facilities
Cancer centers' 'one-stop shop'
In early 2019, the three-story, 80,000-sf SECU Comprehensive Cancer Center is scheduled to open on…
University Buildings
The University of Washington receives a new Nanoengineering and Sciences Building
In 2012, the 90,000-sf Molecular Engineering and Sciences Building was completed on the University…
