April 2012

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Stainless steel remedial tying system enlisted to help preserve historic tower in Detroit

The historic Broderick Tower in Detroit was the third-tallest abandoned building in the United States when Motown Construction Partners set out to restore it. When construction...
April 3, 2012
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Efficient sprinkler system blends into Canadian hospital’s lobby design

At Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Ont., a strong fire suppression system was needed to support the hospital's 3,000-sf lobby, which featured numerous arched wooden beams...
April 3, 2012
The colorful ribboned flooring at Torontos Corus Quay mimics the iconic corkscrew slide and draws attention to visible pathways

AIA: Commercial Flooring

Discussions of commercial flooring tend to focus on the floor covering or finish material. This is hardly surprising, since the covering is the part of the floor that stakeholders...
April 3, 2012
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April 2012: New Projects Portfolio

Senior living community for those seeking a certain lifestyleA new senior living community in Geneva, Ill., is designed for residents who want a social- and wellness-focused lifestyle...
March 30, 2012
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April 2012: On the Drawing Board

High school renovations will be LAUSD’s first design-build projectA design-build team led by Pinner Construction Co. of Anaheim, Calif., and the Pasadena, Calif., office of architectur...
March 30, 2012
For the renovation of Mitchell Hall at the University of New Mexico (designed by Pueblo Revival style advocate John Gaw Meem), t

New windows and doors revitalize older buildings

When selecting replacement windows and doors for retrofits, Building Teams must consider aesthetics, cost, schedule, view, energy performance, accessibility, and durability. Then...
March 30, 2012
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40 Under 40, the Class of 2012

The 40 young AEC professionals featured here represent the Class of 2012 in Building Design+Construction’s “40 UNDER 40” competition. They were chosen from among 223 applicants...
March 28, 2012