Buildings & Design: Page 49
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Report: Substandard housing contributes to poor mental, physical health
More than 30 million housing units in the U.S. have major physical or health hazards, per a report from the Urban Institute exploring ways to battle blight.
By Mary Tyler March • April 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
If it's not smart, it's broken: Atlanta burns, other cities learn
In this series, the editorial team will highlight the leaders, innovations and challenges that are transforming urban centers.
By Deborah Barrington • April 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A walk through Autodesk's Pier 9 digifab lab in San Francisco
The software juggernaut is testing the future of digital fabrication technology on a rehabbed pier in the city's Embarcadero district, with more such facilities to come.
By Hallie Busta • April 12, 2017 -
Stanford researchers explore 'managed retreat' for when disaster strikes
The strategy of abandoning at-risk buildings or relocating communities is most likely when the environmental risks are deemed "intolerable," according to a new report.
By Jean Thilmany • April 12, 2017 -
Australian builder makes Tesla Powerwall a standard feature
The electric car maker shows no sign of stopping when it comes to renewable energy innovation, with plans to take orders for its new solar panels this month.
By Jean Thilmany • April 12, 2017 -
With over 4,000 solar systems on schools, ed opportunities accompany savings
The Solar Foundation's "Brighter Future" report shows over 3,700 solar energy systems on U.S. public and private K-12 schools as of 2014, with the total number expected to have doubled since then.
By Roger Riddell • April 11, 2017 -
California developer to turn shipping containers into veterans' housing
Community Development Partners' $21 million Rocky Hill Veterans Housing facility, in Vacaville, CA, will be designed to LEED Gold standards.
By Mary Tyler March • April 11, 2017 -
NYC commission proposes $22B transformation of Rikers Island into LaGuardia runway
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced last week that the city would begin a 10-year shutdown of the beleaguered jail complex.
By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2017 -
Construction begins on massive North Hollywood, CA mixed-use development
When complete in 2019, the complex will offer 800,000 square feet of commercial space and more than 815,000 square feet of residential space.
By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2017 -
Texas leads US states with fastest-growing cities
The relatively low cost of living and economic stability are together fueling migration to cities in the Lone Star State.
By Mary Tyler March • April 11, 2017 -
Rent growth (still) outpacing income gains in major US metros
The gap between the cost of owning a home and the cost of renting one continues to close, making homeownership increasingly attractive.
By Mary Tyler March • April 10, 2017 -
Hawaii lawmakers consider tiny houses for agricultural workers
The bill would allow houses of less than 500 square feet in the state’s farming districts, but some critics fear the growth of housing communities in those areas.
By Katy Tomasulo • April 10, 2017 -
More buyers want green homes, real estate agents say
Features including efficient lighting, smart-home technology and renewable-energy systems, as well as bike lanes and green space, were most popular.
By Mary Tyler March • April 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What is a 'smart city'?
Definitions vary, but one goal is constant: to develop more sustainable and livable communities for all ages and abilities.
By Jackie Snow • April 6, 2017 -
Bloomberg announces smart city certification
What Works Cities will mirror existing building certification programs by offering a point-based system through which cities can earn silver, gold or platinum status.
By Mary Tyler March • April 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A new class of glass: How tech is making daylighting design more energy efficient
The emergence of new glazing products and improved lighting design software is encouraging project teams, and their clients, to give glass another look.
By Tim King • April 5, 2017 -
With self-regulating energy systems, IoT offers savings for schools
Tools that can regulate HVAC and lighting systems might also bring benefits beyond financial savings.
By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2017 -
Former Lyft HQ in San Francisco to get housing, office addition
The project will add townhomes to the city's Mission District without taking away existing residential or commercial space.
By Katy Tomasulo • April 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Welcome to the new Smart Cities Dive!
The team behind Waste Dive, Utility Dive and Construction Dive have joined together to launch Smart Cities Dive, a new resource to help leaders address issues making systems that are more sustainable, connected and livable.
By Eli Dickinson • March 31, 2017 -
Housing density in Los Angeles could help climate change fight
Reducing the number of vehicles on the road is one outcome of infill projects, per a report from nonprofit Next 10 and the University of California, Berkeley.
By Katy Tomasulo • March 30, 2017 -
Brookfield asks 4 architecture firms to create office of the future
Given a budget but no client, the architects were tasked with designing a workspace that considered contemporary work styles and technology.
By Hallie Busta • March 29, 2017 -
PlanIT Impact launches cloud-based building-performance assessment tool
The initiative makes public data available for energy modeling while opening the cost and resource consumption software to more users.
By Hallie Busta • March 29, 2017 -
Tesla to start accepting orders for solar roof tiles in April
The announcement comes as more homeowners and builders turn to photovoltaic systems to power residential units.
By Mary Tyler March • March 29, 2017 -
Study: Efficiency programs return results — but not in all buildings
A study published in Nature finds energy savings as high as 30% for some efficiency programs in large buildings, but middle-sized and smaller C&I buildings are being left in the dust, researchers say.
By Robert Walton • March 29, 2017 -
Construction kicks off on Dallas transit-oriented development
The Epic complex, designed by Perkins+Will and built by Balfour Beatty, will include an office building, retail space, a residential tower and a hotel.
By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2017
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