HORIZONTV FEATURING BD+C: WATCH EPISODES ON DEMAND AT HORIZONTV
Senior Living Design
Perkins Eastman releases white paper on biophilic design in senior living
International design and architecture firm Perkins Eastman announced the publication of its latest…
Roofing
New guide focused on increasing energy and structural performance with raised-heel trusses
A new guide describes how builders can increase the structural and energy performance of a home…
Architects
3 strategies to creating environments that promote workplace engagement
Engagement may be a relatively new term, but we have been designing for engagement for decades. In…
sponsored Metals
Coil-coated metals create awe-inspiring projects
Architects, builders, manufacturers, and the general public appreciate the superior aesthetic…
Multifamily Housing
Micro apartment complex planned for artsy Austin district
For younger adults that want a place to live in a bustling area of Austin, Texas, a new apartment…
The High Line
WXY unveils new renderings of waterfront Brooklyn Strand project
This week, WXY architecture + urban design revealed new designs for The Brooklyn Strand, a 50-acre…
Resiliency
Resilience Building Coalition releases progress report
The American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and 38…
AEC Tech
How graphics can assist with the progress of a campus plan
The role of campus master planning graphics used to be painting a beautiful picture of the…
Engineers
KJWW Engineering Consultants acquires Michigan-based facilities engineering services firm
The KJWW Engineering Consultants division of IMEG Corp. has expanded its footprint in the state of…
Brick and Masonry
Brick primer: Periodic inspection and maintenance for brick masonry walls
If properly designed and constructed, brick masonry can be highly durable and tends to demand…
Architects
AIA to create a resilience curriculum for architects
This week, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced that it will create a resilience…
sponsored
A Better Wood
Everyone loves the look of wood. It can instantly evoke a sense of tradition, yet also fit into the…
Industry Research
Why corporate bathrooms stink and how good design can fix this
When I started my career, I never thought I would spend so much time talking about corporate…
Codes and Standards
Current California seismic codes provide safety, resiliency, but needed upgrades present challenge
In earthquake-prone California, new seismic codes are believed to have significantly boosted safety…
Legislation
Two bills seek to expand flood insurance policy writing to private carriers
AEC firms and their developer clients should be watching the progress of two bills wending their…
AEC Tech
Thornton Tomasetti launches new tech company
The engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti has announced the launch of TTWiiN, a privately held…
Engineers
Two Ohio engineering firms, Tec and Monks, merge
Two Ohio engineering firms announced a merger.
On Monday, Columbus-based W.E. Monks & Co.…
sponsored BIM and Information Technology
Advanced laser scanning technology supports data collection and modeling efforts for Missouri’s Iatan 1 Power Plant
When the power division of Black & Veatch needed to perform field measurement and modeling of…
Building Sector Reports
Underwater restaurant to open in the Maldives
In August, Champalar Holdings Pvt Ltd. will open a five-star luxury resort on Huravalhi Island in…
Retail Centers
5 factors guiding restaurant design
Last year, for the first time, Americans spent more on dining out than on groceries. Through March…
