New science, old buildings: Renovating for efficiency, flexibility, and connection
What does the research space of the future look like? And can it be housed in older buildings—or does it require new construction?
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What does the research space of the future look like? And can it be housed in older buildings—or does it require new construction?
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) will invest $80 million from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into smart building technologies within 560 federal buildings. GSA intends to enhance operations through granular controls, expand available reporting with more advanced metering sources, and optimize the operator experience.
The so-called “Yes in God’s Backyard” (YIGBY) movement, where houses of worship convert their properties to housing, could help alleviate the serious housing crisis affecting many communities around the country.
The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project in Duncan, British Columbia, features an expansive community hall featuring mass timber construction. The hall, designed to promote social interaction and connection to give patients, families, and staff a warm and welcoming environment, connects a Diagnostic and Treatment (“D&T”) Block and Inpatient Tower.
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects designed the project.
The refurbished hotel will feature fewer, but larger, guest rooms.
The ambitious redevelopment proposal for a former Ford automotive plant creates tension.
This $3 billion waterfront neighborhood will also include three hotels.
The building’s hexagonal façade will provide passive solar heating and cooling.
Otis will handle the upgrades.
The vacant building has been at the center of many renovation proposals since it closed in 1988.
The building was originally built in 1955.
The team comprised Battery Park City Authority, CTA Architects, The LiRo Group, and Nicholson & Galloway.
This LEO A DALY-designed project makes way to produce the world’s most sensitive detector to this point.