Studio Gang, an architecture and urban design firm, has revealed the design for a 41-story tower in Hawaii inspired by the island’s native red sugarcane. Designed with a mix of ground floor-retail and 565 residences above, the tower project called Kō‘ula, is oriented to ocean.
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Awarded by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), this year’s winners consist of 29 projects in different sectors including aviation, civic buildings, transportation, and water and wastewater.
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The Greenbuild international conference and expo, presented by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), concluded earlier this month in Chicago. The 17th edition of the conference explored the connection of the built environment to climate change, health, human rights, and equity.
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Earlier this month, the Los Angeles County approved a motion to study the feasibility of re-adapting the former general hospital to offer affordable, low-income, and mixed-use housing.
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A new $3.1-million-aquatic center will be constructed at the Northern Neck Family YMCA in Virginia next year. A volunteer campaign raised funds for the 743-m² (8000-sf) indoor center and 464-m² (5000-sf) outdoor family pool.
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Opsis Architecture of Portland designed the Oregon Zoo education center with the primary goal of keeping birds safe. The firm used bird-friendly, low-emissivity (low-e) glass with solar control on the building’s facade.
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Construction is set to begin on a historic temple and former masonic lodge in Princeton, New Jersey. The site will be adapted into a 10-unit mixed-income residential building.
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The Teachers’ Retirement Board, trustees of the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS), approved the expansion of its West Sacramento headquarters with the construction a nearly 25548-m² (275,000-sf) facility.
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) updated a document describing minimum requirements for various factors pertaining to rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) exterior profiles used in windows, doors, and skylights.
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The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) launched LEED Zero, a new program to address net-zero operations and resources in green building projects.
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