AIA Honors Payette with Architecture Firm Award
The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Boston-based Payette with the 2019 AIA Architecture Firm…
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A 500-car Parking Garage Is Converted into 44 One-bedroom Apartments
A 500-car Parking Garage Is Converted into 44 One-bedroom Apartments
Bokeh Development turns an old, obsolete, concrete parking facility in downtown Wichita into a cool, modern, mixed-use apartment building.Michael Ramsey of Bokeh Development, ... Read More
A 500-car Parking Garage Is Converted into 44 One-bedroom Apartments
There’s a New Day Dawning with Next-generation Solar Technology but the Path to Building Integration Isn’t Well-lit Yet
There's a New Day Dawning with Next-generation Solar Technology but the Path to Building Integration Isn't Well-lit Yet
Earlier this year, the Trump administration imposed a significant tariff on imported solar panels. The tariff caused a major stir in the industry. Opinions vary over the impac ... Read More
There’s a New Day Dawning with Next-generation Solar Technology but the Path to Building Integration Isn’t Well-lit Yet
PEER: A Certification Program Helps Buildings Be Better Grid Citizens
PEER: A Certification Program Helps Buildings Be Better Grid Citizens
During the last 10 years, the relationship between buildings and the energy grid has gotten significantly more complex and continues to evolve. Traditionally, electricity for ... Read More
PEER: A Certification Program Helps Buildings Be Better Grid Citizens
YETI’s Foray into Brick and Mortar Carves a Path to Adventure
YETI’s Foray into Brick and Mortar Carves a Path to Adventure
THE YETI flagship store ultimately is a mini-museum, promoting patrons to linger and interact while choosing, customizing and purchasing its products.A standing 750-pound stuf ... Read More
YETI’s Foray into Brick and Mortar Carves a Path to Adventure
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Certificate of Recycling: What It Is and Why You Need One
In simple terms, a certificate of recycling documents the amount and type of waste that is recycled by an organization and is proof that your…
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ABC Supply Wins Glassdoor Employee’s Choice Award
Building products distributor ABC Supply Co. Inc. is proud to announce it has been awarded the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award. The award recognizes the best…
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Closed Cell Spray Polyurethane Foam Provides Energy Performance and Low GWP
Icynene has introduced Icynene ProSeal HFO, a low GWP (global warming potential) closed cell spray polyurethane foam. Icynene ProSeal HFO provides energy efficiency performance and…
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Airside Efficiency Platform Provides Intelligent Data and Saves Energy
Aircuity announced that its airside efficiency platform has been included in a retrofit project by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). The NRC building…
School Cafeteria Renovation Cultivates Healthy Habits
In education, the adage “you get back what you put in” is particularly relevant. Creating a school where students thrive requires more than teaching standard…
Lawn Irrigation System Features Programmable Sprinkler Heads, Uses 40 Percent Less Water
Lou Anella, Ph.D. is professor of horticulture and landscape architecture at Oklahoma State University (OSU). He also serves as the director of the OSU Botanic…
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There’s a New Day Dawning with Next-generation Solar Technology but the Path to Building Integration Isn’t Well-lit Yet
Earlier this year, the Trump administration imposed a significant tariff on imported solar panels. The tariff caused a major stir in the industry. Opinions vary…
Modular Building Practices Are Changing the Construction Industry
When most people hear the word “modular” with respect to buildings, they often mistakenly picture cheaply built mobile homes sitting atop flatbed trucks cruising down…
Interiors Are Noisy Places But Buildings Can Be Retrofitted to Ensure Acoustic Comfort and Privacy
There’s little doubt today’s commercial interiors—from corporate offices to hospitals, schools and hotels—look and function better than ever. It’s no wonder either; project teams tend…