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Sports and Recreational Facilities
The Oakland Raiders could build this $1.9 billion stadium if they move to Vegas
Raider Nation may be getting a change of scenery soon if the Oakland Raiders decide to relocate to…
Multifamily Housing
Istanbul’s Valens Archway could be rejuvenated with “floating” housing concept
The Valens Archway, an aqueduct in Istanbul built at the end of the 4th century by the Roman…
Codes and Standards
Plunging solar power costs making PVs more compelling for owners, developers
Adding solar power to developments adds points for owners aiming for green certifications.
As the…
Education Facilities
Outdoor educational environments provide a campus experience
When thinking back to our own elementary school days, most people would agree that recess was our…
University Buildings
UMass Amherst’s Isenberg School of Business to receive modern, twisted addition from BIG
From the right angle, BIG’s new addition to the Isenberg School of Management on the University of…
Building Team
Fiber canopies proposed to turn Phoenix streets into comfortable public space
“It’s a dry heat.”
That’s what everyone always says when hearing about the intense heat of a…
University Buildings
Massive student housing project in Texas will be ready this Fall
Park West is the biggest student housing project under development in the country. Located within…
Codes and Standards
Boston’s plans for new development at odds with flood projections
In Boston, two recent reports, one on the impact of climate change, and the other on planning for…
Codes and Standards
New LEED for Cities, LEED for Communities pilot certifications unveiled
The U.S. Green Building Council released two new pilot certifications, LEED for Cities and LEED for…
Libraries
After winning international competition, Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects will design the new Shanghai Library
Shanghai is the most populous city in the world with almost 25 million inhabitants and the library…
Market Data
Trump market impact prompts surge in optimism for U.S. engineering firm leaders
The Trump Administration’s plans for infrastructure investment, regulatory reform, and tax relief…
Codes and Standards
China claims top ranking outside of U.S. for total LEED-certified space
China moved from second to first place in rankings of countries with the most LEED-certified space…
Higher Education
Interior design for students: A view into their future
As the world becomes smaller with the globalization of ideas, trends, and style, the divide between…
Building Materials
Architects and researchers are developing new techniques for building in space
A few months ago, the world’s first self-described “Marschitect” was working on developing…
High-rise Construction
76-Story luxury apartment tower in Chicago’s South Loop gets name and begins construction
The new 829-foot-tall residential tower planned for Chicago’s South Loop has received the official…
sponsored
Weather Testing Proves Critical for Durability of Exterior Coatings
The testing of coatings is an effective way to measure their exposure to sun, moisture and humidity…
Building Team
CannonDesign launches REALIZE Life Safety Solutions
In response to changes to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Life Safety Code,…
Codes and Standards
OSHA prompts more proactive approach to construction site safety
In recent decades, OSHA has spurred the construction industry to take a more proactive,…
Architects
U.S. architects can now earn licenses to practice Down Under
On January 1, architectural licensing authorities in U.S., Australia, and New Zealand entered into…
Energy Efficiency
Exponential growth in net zero energy buildings predicted for the next two decades
The global market for products and services related to achieving net zero energy in residential and…
