As heat alerts affected nearly 110 million people—a third of the U.S. population across 15 states— the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a new report on July 13, titled “Enhancing Resilience in Buildings Through Energy Efficiency.” The analysis finds the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) can reduce...
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Birdseye, architect in Richmond, Virginia, has designed an artist’s studio for a stone sculptor in the Champlain Valley in Williston, Vermont, drawing inspiration from the client’s sculptural language and the existing structures on the horse farm site.
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The High Line—Moynihan Connector—is composed of two pedestrian bridges running over New York City’s Dyer Avenue and West 30th Street, comprising an elevated, 183-m (600-ft) linear plaza which offers a seamless pedestrian journey from Midtown West to the raised public path, the High Line.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) strongly opposes any federal mandates on architectural design styles and other forms of artistic expression in light of the new design bills. AIA argues these impositions restrict architectural creativity, peer review, and community involvement in the process.
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Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) recently broke ground on a 14.9-ha (37-acre) industrial facility located less than a kilometer (mile) from Interstate 35 in Round Rock, Texas.
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The newly built 6,875-m2 (74,000-sf) Gale Lemerand student center at Daytona State College in Daytona Beach, Florida, utilizes stone and bronze in various facade applications to create a distinct appearance for the college, as well as guard from intense Florida sun, and achieve sustainable energy outcomes.
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Skanska USA, Clark Construction, DPR Construction, and Ryan Companies are the founding members of a nationwide committee aiming to standardize decarbonization reporting and reducing carbon emissions in the construction industry.
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Inspired by the community’s deep connection to country music and the breathtaking landscapes of Las Vegas, Nevada, a memorial proposal aims to navigate and convey the wide range of emotions associated with the 2017 tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas and its aftermath.
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Given the recent surge in adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technology across various industries, The Construction Specifierinterviewed senior professionals at the Portland, Oregon, architecture firm, Ankrom Moisan, to learn more about its current use and future application within the built environment.
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The Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library amalgamates Greek Revival architecture and New England design sensibilities in a contemporary aesthetic and layout to create a visual marker for the neighborhood.
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