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Museums
Tacoma Art Museum's new wing features sun screens that operate like railroad box car doors
The new Haub Family Galleries at the Tacoma Art Museum (TAM), designed by Seattle-based Olson…
Office Buildings
6 factors steering workplace design at financial services firms
HOK has released a new benchmarking report that examines design and work-style trends at leading…
Cultural Facilities
Architects look to ‘activate’ vacant block in San Diego with shipping container-based park
A team of alumni from the NewSchool of Architecture and Design in San Diego has taken over a 28,500…
Multifamily Housing
Fannie Mae to offer lower interest rates to LEED-certified multifamily properties
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today that Fannie Mae will reward multifamily…
Airports
Zaha Hadid-designed terminal in Beijing will be world’s largest
The Beijing Capital Airport is currently operating beyond its planned capacity, so a new airport…
Codes and Standards
Obama executive order requires federal construction projects to consider flood damage caused by climate change
President Obama last month issued an executive order requiring that all federally funded…
HVAC
ASHRAE, REHVA publish guide to chilled beam systems
A new book from ASHRAE and the Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning…
Cultural Facilities
Under the sea: Manmade island functions as artificial reef
Creating a man-made island is a tall order on its own, but designing one that also acts as an…
Contractors
Census Bureau: Capital spending by U.S. businesses increased 4.5%
Spending by U.S. businesses on new and used structures and equipment rose 4.5%, from $1.42 billion…
Warehouses
Self storage facility designed to blend in with Miami Beach's party scene
It took four years to get approval for its design, but the Urban Box Self Storage has finally…
sponsored Designers
3D printing has people in the building and construction industry talking
Do you use a 3D printer? If not, I’m fairly certain you’ve heard about 3D printers and the items…
Cultural Facilities
5 developments selected as 'best in urban placemaking'
The Bruner Foundation Inc., sponsor of the Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence (RBA), today…
Brick and Masonry
3D-printed 'cool brick' may provide cooling solution for arid locations
In desert climates, extreme heat and dry air are not just uncomfortable, they can be life-…
Architects
Toy around with Ittyblox's ultra-detailed building blocks
For LEGO fanatics, time is no object when building a model. For those of us with a little less time…
Transit Facilities
London mayor approves plan for a bicycle highway
London is on track to get one of the world’s longest protected bike lanes, as mayor Boris Johnson…
Green
Illinois leads top 10 states for LEED green building
Now in its fifth year, the per-capita list is based on 2010 U.S. Census data and includes…
Sports and Recreational Facilities
Arup unveils plans for the new A.C. Milan stadium
The venue will include a modern stage for the home matches of the club together with a hotel, a…
Higher Education
Integrated Learning Neighborhoods: A solution for linking student housing with the typical student experience
The college campus is in a state of change. Flipped classrooms, rising costs, and other factors are…
Office Buildings
5 trends transforming workplace design
What can companies be doing better to ensure that their workplaces provide the healthiest and most…
Architects
Frank Lloyd Wright’s work nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Status
The Los Angeles Times reports that U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell has nominated 10…
