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8 cool cultural projects in the works
In each issue of Building Design+Construction, we feature the latest new construction and…
Earn $500 as a DOE proposal reviewer
The DOE's Building Technologies Office this morning put out a call to the AEC industry for expert…
It’s all about the customer, or is it? What I learned at Launch Tech Conference and SXSW
Over the last week and a half I’ve been on the road attending two technology conferences: Launch…
Best Firms to Work For: Enermodal Engineering is green to the core
When it comes to corporate mission statements, it’s hard to beat Enermodal Engineering’s for its…
Are charter schools killing private schools?
A recent post on Atlantic Cities highlights research by the U.S. Census Bureau's Stephanie Ewert…
Sloan president Jim Allen makes the case for the business of building green at Congressional Briefing
“The business case for green building has been proven,” said Jim Allen, President and CEO of Sloan…
Multiple Acuity Brands products recognized for innovative indoor LED luminaire design
Acuity Brands Inc. (NYSE: AYI) has been honored with seven lighting industry awards including a “…
Turner report: Construction costs up slightly in first quarter
Turner Construction Company announced that the First Quarter 2013 Turner Building Cost Index –…
Folding glass walls revitalize student center
West Valley College, Saratoga, Calif., serves more than ten thousand students on the western edge…
Architecture Billings Index up again in February
With increasing demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is continuing to…
Colorado Zero Energy District project shows how businesses can reach zero-energy standard
An ambitious experiment in Fort Collins, Colo., is supporting development of the nation’s first…
Wind valves will help increase hurricane resistance on Florida schools
Wind valves that harness the force of swirling winds to keep the roof in place during storms will…
New LEED for Neighborhood Development and Historic Preservation guide released
A new guidance manual,LEED for Neighborhood Development and Historic Preservation, outlines…
Senate bill would reform EPA’s lead renovation, repair, and painting rules
A bill to reform the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (LRRP) was recently…
Boston mayor’s energy efficiency disclosure rule under fire
A proposed ordinance in Boston mandating energy audits is coming under criticism from the Greater…
Nearly half of hospital administrators plan renovations in 2013, survey says
This year will be a busy one for hospital renovations. Nearly half (47%) of the 125 respondents to…
USGBC to GAO: 'Schools need over $271 billion in maintenance fixes'
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The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its first “…
Toyo Ito named 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize recipient
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Toyo Ito, a 71 year old architect whose architectural practice is based in Tokyo, Japan, will be…
