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Cultural Facilities
Two milestones recognized as Diamond Schmitt designs upgrades to the National Arts Centre in Ottawa
As the country nears its 150th birthday, and as the building approaches 50 years of age, Canada is…
University Buildings
New University of Calgary research center features reconfigurable 'spine'
Like many university buildings, the concept of student and faculty collaboration is stressed at the…
Codes and Standards
GSA adopts SITES land development and management rating system
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has adopted the SITES rating system for its capital…
Mixed-Use
Atlanta’s Tech Square is establishing The ATL’s Midtown district as a premier innovation center
Ever since Georgia Institute of Technology and its foundation created Technology Square, east of…
Healthcare Facilities
A symposium in New Jersey examines how a consolidating healthcare industry can better manage its excess real estate
The dominant healthcare system in the state, which has grown over the past decade mostly through…
Education Facilities
Developers announce updates for Schuylkill Yards, Philadelphia’s new innovation hub
Developers revealed the first major building at Philadelphia’s Schuylkill Yards, a $3.5 billion…
Architects
What leads to success in the density-driven workplace?
Companies all over the world are facing the same question: How can we increase workforce…
Performing Arts Centers
Construction begins on RUR Architecture’s Taipei Pop Music Center’s South Site
Construction started Thursday on the Taipei Pop Music Center’s South Site, a two-part urban complex…
Government Buildings
Public-private partnership used to fund Long Beach Civic Center Project
Arup announced that the City of Long Beach and Port of Long Beach have reached financial close for…
sponsored Coatings
Coil-Coating Process Improvements Lower Costs and Environmental Impact
Improvements in the coil coating process for pre-painted metals are fueling their growth in…
Wood
Revised 2015 Manual for Engineered Wood Construction available
The American Wood Council (AWC) released a revised 2015 Manual for Engineered Wood Construction.…
Augmented Reality
Is mixed reality a more exciting prospect than virtual reality? Movie director Peter Jackson thinks so
Mixed reality and virtual reality are two similar technologies that look to alter the perception of…
Libraries
New renderings released for Herzog & de Meuron’s National Library of Israel
Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron unveiled new renderings for its National Library of Israel, which…
Contractors
Dewalt introduces rugged construction smartphone
As if we needed further proof that smartphones are tools. Dewalt, the maker of a plethora of…
High-rise Construction
Ingenhoven Architects unveils plans for two Tokyo towers
The German firm Ingenhoven Architects designed two towers, a lifestyle and an office high-rise, for…
BIM and Information Technology
U.K. imposes BIM requirement on government projects
As of April 4, 2016, all government contractors had to be compliant with Level 2 Building…
High-rise Construction
OMA reveals designs for its first Tokyo skyscraper
The Office For Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) unveiled designs and renderings for the Toranomon…
Seismic Design
Carbon fiber strings make Japanese office building earthquake resistant
Ishikawa, Japan, has experienced eight earthquakes over the past year. The constant rumblings have…
Sustainability
5 ways rapid tech growth can drive sustainability leadership in Seattle
We are officially into spring after enduring the wettest winter in Seattle’s recorded history. The…
Architects
Bill Hellmuth named HOK’s new CEO
Bill Hellmuth, AIA, officially took over as HOK’s Chief Executive Officer on April 19, with…
