In recent years, academic facilities and campus social spaces have radically mutated to reflect modern instructional needs and the tug of educational technology. Instead of seeing…
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Not that long ago, when a hotel guestroom underwent renovation, it entailed new wallcoverings, window treatments and replacement of some furniture pieces. Although that still applies…
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 buildings…
An important aspect of any renovation or construction project is community involvement. However, this opportunity for engaging individuals in the design process is often set aside…
According to the Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Energy Information Administration, residential and commercial buildings consume nearly 40 percent of U.S. energy. Efficiency retrofits are a clear opportunity…
There is a clear connection between our environment and our buildings. Efforts to mitigate climate change in the U.S. must focus on the built environment, which…