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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Smart Buildings
GSA to invest $80 million on smart building technologies at federal properties
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.
MFPRO+ News
‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ movement could create more affordable housing
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.
Mass Timber
British Columbia hospital features mass timber community hall
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.
Aug 31, 2011
Wythe Confectionary renovation in Brooklyn completed
Renovation retains architectural heritage while reflecting a modern urban lifestyle.
Drew Ballensky | Aug 26, 2011
DC proposal would convert coal plant to green mixed-use neighborhood
A $450-million plan to transform the site of a 60-year-old coal-fired power plant into a…
Drew Ballensky | Aug 3, 2011
Stellar energy retrofits documented in new report
A recent report by Better Bricks identifies 50 building retrofits that have demonstrated or…
Drew Ballensky | Jul 27, 2011
Landmark City Hall East in Atlanta to get mixed-use makeover
City Hall East, an Atlanta landmark and the largest brick building in the Southeast, will be…
Drew Ballensky | Jul 13, 2011
U. of Minnesota’s oldest building slated for rehab
The oldest building at the University of Minnesota’s twin cities campus is slated for a major…
Drew Ballensky | Jul 6, 2011
Dallas tech firm chooses downtown retrofit over new suburban build
The CEO of a Dallas high-tech firm says that it chose to retrofit an old downtown building rather…
Drew Ballensky | Jun 29, 2011
Massive Pentagon renovation completed; seen as model for other federal projects
The remaking of the 6.5 million-sf Pentagon building is complete—17 years after it began. The…
Drew Ballensky | Jun 24, 2011
Solar panels fit well with rehab of historic Western hotel
The capstone of a rehab project on a historic Lander, Wyoming, building that was originally a…
Drew Ballensky | Jun 15, 2011
New initiatives could bolster rooftop PVs, energy efficiency retrofits
Two new developments in Washington may give a boost to solar energy and energy-efficient building…
Drew Ballensky | Jun 1, 2011
San Francisco neighborhood rehab will emphasize sustainability
A $1.2 billion plan to reconstruct a San Francisco residential neighborhood will replace 1,500 rent…
