Revealing design proposals for O’Hare’s new terminal

January 23, 2019

The Chicago department of aviation has announced the five design finalists for the O’Hare expansion project. They have asked the public to review the designs and share their opinions.

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Study calls for redefining infrastructure strategy

January 22, 2019

A new report by a building materials manufacturer, developed with the Pennsylvania State University’s architectural engineering department, emphasizes the need to redefine infrastructure strategy to integrate elements of sustainability and high-performance buildings.

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Winners of climate leadership awards announced

January 22, 2019

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Delta College in Michigan, are the recipients of the 2018 Climate Leadership Awards.

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Toxic substances found in carpets: Report

January 21, 2019

A new report reveals the presence of toxic substances in most of the carpets manufactured in the country. Toxic chemicals detected have been linked to cancer, hormone disruption, respiratory disease, heart attacks, strokes, asthma, and immune and developmental health problems in children.

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ISO publishes new standards for BIM

January 21, 2019

A new set of standards released by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) provide a framework for managing information through collaborative working using building information modelling (BIM).

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Los Angeles buildings to address homelessness

January 17, 2019

California-based builder Swinerton is working on two community-building projects in Los Angeles aimed at addressing homelessness and providing services for those in need.

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Louisiana university fixes temperature fluctuations with polyiso

January 17, 2019

The Louisiana State University (LSU) recently renovated the club level suites in their historic stadium with a polyiso insulation to increase occupant comfort.

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Synthetic turf creates durable field at Texas university

January 16, 2019

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has repurposed its recreational field to make it more functional while achieving a new level of design. The 23,080 m2 (248,430 sf) of premium synthetic turf has been designed to make more room for athletics at the university.

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Turning space constraints into assets at NY school

January 16, 2019

In a Queen’s neighborhood in New York City, Murphy Burnham & Buttrick Architects (MBB) completed the expansion and renovation of one of the borough’s largest elementary schools. Doubling the size, they created a new building, learning spaces, and other community amenities in the crowded district.

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California holds mass timber building competition

January 15, 2019

The California Mass Timber Building Competition is now accepting submissions. There is $500,000 in grants to be distributed between two or more project teams presenting viable and repeatable mass timber solutions for commercial or multifamily projects in California.

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