Buildings & Design: Page 47
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Deep Dive
A push for prefab: Why offsite construction methods are moving to the mainstream
A recent announcement from Marriott International is helping to legitimize the small but growing segment of the industry.
By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A place to call home: How better design can aid the mission of supportive housing
The architects behind Washington, DC's La Casa discuss how they used design and programming to help build a supportive living space for the formerly homeless.
By Mary Tyler March • May 18, 2017 -
ACEEE: 32 cities improve energy efficiency score; Boston tops list
Boston, New York and Seattle topped the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's biannual scorecard that ranks 51 U.S. cities on energy-saving efforts.
By Kristin Musulin , Jackie Snow • May 16, 2017 -
Opinion
Are energy-efficient building technologies reaching their stride?
Thirty or so years from now, building technologies may look as basic and antiquated as a Commodore 64 PC does when compared to smartphones.
By Tom Machinchick • May 16, 2017 -
This housing development in Buffalo, NY has its eye on millennials
The project will use affordable rents, access to public transportation, electric vehicle charging and a wellness center to draw younger residents to the Rust Belt city.
By Katy Tomasulo • May 16, 2017 -
Tesla, Green Mountain Power roll out $15/month BTM battery program
Customers of Green Mountain Power can have backup power for their entire home at a relatively low price, thanks to Tesla's software and battery improvements.
By Robert Walton • May 16, 2017 -
Amazon's new Seattle office building to include space for a local homeless shelter
The online retail giant is expected to break ground on the six-story building later this year, and the shelter, Mary's Place, will utilize 47,000 square feet.
By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
10 tips for proactive facility fire planning (even if you don't think you need them)
One takeaway from a WasteExpo panel: The most well-run facilities are not immune to fires — and operators are not helping themselves by pretending otherwise.
By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How architects and builders can combat sea level rise through design
Architects and engineers are taking the lead to come up with creative methods to tackle the looming threat facing waterfront properties.
By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2017 -
Storage developer Sunverge pairs up with PetersenDean for energy storage offering
PetersenDean will pair Sunverge's energy management platform with its rooftop solar arrays to help customers curtail bills and provide backup power.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 11, 2017 -
Tesla announces it will open pre-orders for solar roof shingles today
The news comes a little later than expected as the electric car maker continues its foray into residential rooftop solar.
By Hallie Busta • May 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How DC's MLK Library is being upgraded for the present with a nod to the past
Martinez+Johnson principal Tom Johnson explains how the project team will honor the original Mies van der Rohe design while making room for new tech and spaces.
By Mary Tyler March • May 10, 2017 -
Rare patch of for-sale land could bring more housing to Seattle
Though it’s uncertain who will buy the 17.8-acre parcel and what they will do with it, the land could hold up to 90 single-family homes — a boon to the city's tight market.
By Katy Tomasulo • May 10, 2017 -
Atlanta makes room for tiny houses with zoning change
Citing housing affordability concerns, City Council members voted to update zoning rules to allow for accessory dwelling units on lots already zoned for duplexes.
By Mary Tyler March • May 10, 2017 -
NYC issues preliminary climate resiliency design guidelines
The guide aims to help city agencies, architects and engineers minimize the effects of climate change as they plan their construction projects.
By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017 -
New NOAA tool shows which US counties are at risk for future flooding
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Explorer can help builders decide where and how to build based on climate-change risks.
By Mary Tyler March • May 9, 2017 -
US mayors launch task force to shape Trump's infrastructure plans
The group, led by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, will attempt to help align the administration's future proposal with the cities' priorities.
By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017 -
California's storage incentive program opens to strong battery demand
Tesla and AMS lead in allocations for large-scale storage in the first round of SGIP allocations.
By Peter Maloney • May 5, 2017 -
Brookfield Residential adds Apple HomeKit to smart tech lineup
The builder's move follows its rollout of Amazon Alexa to some homes in Northern Virginia last year as consumer demand for voice control grows.
By Katy Tomasulo • May 5, 2017 -
Columbus, OH leads Midwestern US cities in solar power payoff
Homes furnished with solar installations sold for more than those without in these 10 markets, according to Redfin.
By Mary Tyler March • May 4, 2017 -
OR tiny house bill moves to state Senate
Lawmakers cited the housing shortage as a primary motivator for the building code change, which applies to prefab and site-built homes of less than 400 square feet.
By Katy Tomasulo • May 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How amusement features in mixed-use projects are driving the 'experience economy'
Shoppers, tourists and adventurers are looking for more than a souvenir — they want a memory.
By Kim Slowey • May 2, 2017 -
Trump tax plan leaves infrastructure out
Some lawmakers were expecting President Donald Trump to earmark tax revenue from the repatriation of corporate earnings for infrastructure spending.
By Kim Slowey • April 28, 2017 -
Michelle Obama talks architecture in first appearance since leaving the White House
The former first lady offered advice for how the industry can attract a more diverse workforce and encourage work-life balance.
By Emily Peiffer • April 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
4 architects explore the social impact of building design
At the American Institute of Architects Conference on Architecture 2017, design giants said architecture must anticipate and serve the needs of local communities.
By Emily Peiffer • April 28, 2017
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