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Regulations

New trend eases parking requirements for U.S. cities

In recent years, cities including New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Portland, Ore., and…
Multifamily Housing

Surge Homes brings the concept of micro condos to Houston

The idea of micro condominiums, condos that are under 500 sf in size, is not new in densely…
BIM and Information Technology

How to improve a project presentation with animated GIFs

The ubiquity of animated GIFs on the Internet is sure to be familiar to anyone who spends a lot of…
Reconstruction & Renovation

Renascent architecture: Demolished Frank Lloyd Wright structures get new life

Frank Lloyd Wright has become a figure that exists in the same realm as individuals such as Michael…
Regulations

EPA toughens rules to reduce formaldehyde exposure from composite wood products

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued new regulations to reduce exposure…

HEALTHCARE GIANTS: Age-simulation technology aids design for the mobility impaired

By 2030, a fifth of the U.S. population will be 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau. This…

Top 80 Healthcare Engineering Firms

/*-->*/ TOP 80 HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING FIRMS Rank Firm 2015 Revenue 1 AECOM $90,…

Top 100 Healthcare Construction Firms

/*-->*/ TOP 100 HEALTHCARE CONSTRUCTION FIRMS Rank Firm 2015 Revenue 1 Turner…

Top 90 Healthcare Architecture Firms

/*-->*/ TOP 90 HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE FIRMS Rank Firm 2015 Revenue 1 HDR $189,…
Laboratories

The lab of the future: smaller, flexible, tech-enabled, business focused

Lab design has failed to keep pace with scientific advances and the changing needs of researchers.…
Regulations

Stop-work orders in New York City up sharply this year

The New York City Department of Buildings issued 23% more stop-work orders between January and June…
Industry Research

47 states experienced improvement in year-over-year construction unemployment rates in June

June not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rates improved in 47 states and the…
University Buildings

How to design the best dining facilities for Millennial students

A decade or two ago, design for higher-education institutions centered primarily on traditional…
K-12 Schools

First Look: New Sandy Hook Elementary School blends safety and nature

NEWTOWN, Conn. (Reuters) - When the children of Newtown, Connecticut, report to the new Sandy Hook…
Sustainability

S.F. Bay Area voters approve first-of-its-kind tax to fight impact of climate change

Voters in the San Francisco Bay area approved a new annual property tax of $12 per parcel aimed at…

MULTIFAMILY BUILDING GIANTS: Rental complexes focus on affordability, accessibility, and specialty amenities

The skyrocketing cost of housing in major U.S. cities is inspiring new concepts to make apartment…

Top 50 Multifamily Engineering Firms

/*-->*/ TOP 50 MULTIFAMILY ENGINEERING FIRMS Rank Firm 2015 Revenue 1 Jacobs $…

Top 80 Multifamily Construction Firms

/*-->*/ TOP 80 MULTIFAMILY CONSTRUCTION FIRMS Rank Firm 2015 Revenue 1 Lendlease…

Top 110 Multifamily Architecture Firms

/*-->*/ TOP 110 MULTIFAMILY ARCHITECTURE FIRMS Rank Firm 2015 Revenue 1 Perkins…
Senior Living Design

Senior housing project meets tough state health standards and earns LEED Gold

Long Pond Senior Housing, a building that combined the New York State Homes and Community Renewal (…