Buildings Are Starting to Look More Like the Communities in Which They’re Located
Not long ago, you could walk into a major hotel or restaurant chain anywhere around the world and you wouldn’t know if you were in…
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There’s a Massive Shortage of Skilled Workers to Fill Construction-related Jobs; Here’s How It’s Impacting the Building Industry and What’s Being Done About It
At the midpoint of 2019, the Washington, D.C.-based American Institute of Architects released an update from its Consensus Construction Forecast Panel that projected a 4…
Hand Sketching Is Experiencing a Resurgence. However, Analog and Digital Are Not Competing but Complementary Tools that Result in Richer Building Designs When Combined.
In his 2014 book, Why Architects Still Draw, Paolo Belardi posed a rather poignant question: Why would an architect reach for a pencil when drawing…
Microgrids Have Emerged as a Viable Option to the Traditional Utility Grid
The University of Texas at Austin is a PEER-certified campus and saves millions of dollars each year as a result of its certification and use…
Hospitality-inspired Amenities Are Essential to Attracting Tenants and Competing in Today’s Commercial Real-estate Marketplace
In an effort to attract and retain talent, companies are looking to lease space within commercial buildings that are equipped with inviting, hospitality-inspired amenities, like…
The Electric Vehicle Revolution is Imminent
The most cost-effective way to address the increased energy demands presented by the EV revolution is by improving the energy efficiency of buildings. Two years…