ASCE is Seeking Public Comments on Supplement to ASCE 7-16
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will conduct a public comment period on Supplement 2 for ASCE/SEI 7-16, Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings…
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A Focus on Tenant Needs Drives Revitalization of a D.C. Office Building
A Focus on Tenant Needs Drives Revitalization of a D.C. Office Building
There is a lot about the 1980s that is fun to look back on—sitcoms, pop music and break dancing, for example. But there are also styles and fashions from that era that feel a ... Read More
A Focus on Tenant Needs Drives Revitalization of a D.C. Office Building
Reimagination of a 1950s-Era Mall Flips the Retail Experience for the Modern Age
Reimagination of a 1950s-Era Mall Flips the Retail Experience for the Modern Age
When the doors reopened on the renovated Ballston Quarter in Arlington, Va., last year, visitors were thrilled with the fresh mix of retail and dining options and captivated ... Read More
Reimagination of a 1950s-Era Mall Flips the Retail Experience for the Modern Age
A 1980s Monolithic Glass Building Is Updated with Energy-efficient Metal Panels and Strategic Glazing
A 1980s Monolithic Glass Building Is Updated with Energy-efficient Metal Panels and Strategic Glazing
The 1980s were a decade of business growth and advancements in technology. Desktop computers stand out among the life-altering technology developments of the ’80s, and one of ... Read More
A 1980s Monolithic Glass Building Is Updated with Energy-efficient Metal Panels and Strategic Glazing
A Massive Chicago Warehouse Now Is an Eclectic Mix of Uses, Including Thoughtful and Affordable Lofts
A Massive Chicago Warehouse Now Is an Eclectic Mix of Uses, Including Thoughtful and Affordable Lofts
Chicago is a proud city. Proud of its history, proud of its buildings and proud of its distinctive neighborhoods. Although locals may differ on the neighborhoods’ exact names ... Read More
A Massive Chicago Warehouse Now Is an Eclectic Mix of Uses, Including Thoughtful and Affordable Lofts
Historic Buildings and Complementary New Construction Produce an Innovative Boutique Hotel Experience
Historic Buildings and Complementary New Construction Produce an Innovative Boutique Hotel Experience
The early 1900s were a bustling time in the city of Detroit. The automobile was king and Detroit was alive with development in the commercial, industrial and manufacturing re ... Read More
Historic Buildings and Complementary New Construction Produce an Innovative Boutique Hotel Experience
Rejuvenation of a Historic Powerhouse Brings New Energy to San Francisco’s Pier 70
Rejuvenation of a Historic Powerhouse Brings New Energy to San Francisco’s Pier 70
Pier 70 on the San Francisco waterfront recalls a prominent and fascinating history. With more than 150 years of continuous ship production and repair, Pier 70 was influentia ... Read More
Rejuvenation of a Historic Powerhouse Brings New Energy to San Francisco’s Pier 70
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How to Prepare for an Electrical Retrofit
The U.S. Department of Energy notes that retrofitting gives building owners a choice to prolong a building’s usefulness by integrating new technology into an existing…
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Collaboration to Enhance Connected Buildings
Facilio, an AI-driven property operations & maintenance (O&M) platform, and Belimo have announced a collaboration to enhance the buildings industry by delivering connected and sustainable…
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Device Integration Enhances Access Control System
Suprema announced that it has integrated its devices with Paxton’s access control system, Net2. The integration will enable organizations to use Suprema’s devices in combination…
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New Roofing System Ensures Shriner’s Can Continue Providing Important Services
Polyglass U.S.A. Inc. teamed up with D&D Roofing, a roofing contractor in Nevada, to provide a new roofing system for a Shriner’s Kerack in Reno,…
Atlanta Office Emphasizes Community and Southern Hospitality
Skanska announced that it has completed the renovation of and moved to its new Atlanta office at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue. Taking 15,004-square-feet on the 25 floor…
Optical Turnstiles Upgrade University Security
Boon Edam Inc. has announced that NC State University in Raleigh, N.C., has installed new turnstiles as part of a major renovation of its D….
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Why It Makes Sense to Focus on Retrofits During COVID-19 and Beyond
Imagine you’re the owner of a multistory building and you’ve just found out that the exterior brick facade is pulling away from your building, creating…
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Designers Anticipate Tomorrow’s Needs in Today’s Buildings
One of the challenges on any retrofit or adaptive reuse project is that a building constructed decades ago most likely won’t anticipate the needs of…
Architects and Designers Will Need to Adapt Buildings and Interior Spaces for a COVID-19 World
In normal times, there is a natural evolution of trends. These can ebb and flow as one jumps ahead and another takes a step back….
Clients Want to Differentiate Their Properties and Are Looking to Custom Solutions to Do It
In our March-April issue’s “Trend Alert” we explored the growing trend toward local geographic and cultural influences in place of standardized design approaches not only…