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GBBN designers take on wellness research
The term wellness has been kicked around a lot in healthcare design circles lately. But what…
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Visual energy model database demystifies net-zero design
Designers with Toronto-based Diamond Schmitt Architects (DSA) view building design and performance…
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Reusable infection control barriers ease hospital renovation
One of the biggest issues in healthcare reconstruction is balancing the construction work with the…
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Novel construction approach speeds K-12 school projects
The San Carlos (Calif.) School District was in the midst of implementing its master plan when it…
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Mobile emergency room arrives just in time for Alabama hospital
Grove Hill (Ala.) Memorial Hospital is adding a new $3.75 million, 4,500-sf emergency department…
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Durable coffeemaker brings a bit of comfort to job sites
Perk up your construction teams with this rugged, battle-tested single-serve coffeemaker. The…
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Reclaimed wood paneling adds color to retail and hospitality projects
Looking for that one-of-a-kind rustic motif for your next retail or hospitality project? Add a…
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Biophilic pods beat the shade when it comes to outdoor cooling
Oscillating fans and sun umbrellas aren’t effective for cooling in hot and humid climates.…
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Mini-grant R&D program pays off in a big way for AE firm
MANY design firms have in-house research and development programs to help foster innovative and…
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At Beyer Blinder Belle everyone’s seeing RED
At Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners, RED stands for Research (into innovative…
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Virtual care facility serves remote patients, may reduce readmissions
In Chesterfield, Mo., a suburb of St. Louis, Forum Studio and design-builder Clayco have created…
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11 great solutions for the commercial construction market
A roll-up emergency department, next-gen telemedicine center, and biophilic cooling pods are among…
High-rise Construction
Tall buildings with a twist: CTBUH ranks the world’s 28 tallest twisting towers
Move over citrus, your days of being associated with the word “twist” may soon be coming to a close…
Codes and Standards
Federal construction contractors propose reforms to federal project delivery
After a brainstorming session with 13 construction industry leaders whose companies work for 11…
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The impact of light on color
Color is a major element in project design. People make subconscious judgments about the built…
Glass and Glazing
Tianmen Mountain glass skywalk opens to the public
The thought of walking along a five-foot-wide path coiled around the side of a mountain like a…
BIM and Information Technology
The wicked problem of interoperability
Before I discuss interoperability in the building industry, I want you to think about a few…
Sports and Recreational Facilities
The Hills of Governors Island reach completion one year ahead of schedule
Rising between 25 and 70 feet above sea level, four man-made hills on the southern tip of New York…
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Mind the Gap
The building was large, but not unusual, with an equally sizeable floor sheathed with OSB. What was…
Legislation
California lawmakers may take action to address contractor negligence
California lawmakers heard testimony recently from victims of a deadly balcony collapse in Berkeley…
