Earthquakes are common, but collapsed buildings, with contemporary structural design, are fortunately very rare. The same is not true in mid-century modern construction, which can be far more deadly, as the structures often lack sufficient reinforcing to withstand seismic forces.
LEARN Charter School Network and Gilbane Building Company recently achieved a significant milestone for the LEARN 9 Waukegan Charter School. The topping-out milestone marks the completion of the steel structure for the new classroom addition in Waukegan, Illinois.
Buro Happold, a leader in creating long-term action plans to achieve sustainability goals for worldwide institutions, companies and municipalities, has recently completed a set of sustainability guidelines for environmental design and construction performance for the University of Southern California.
The 15th Annual Walter F. Pruter Project of the Year Awards recognizes projects that exemplify the union construction work of the Western Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association contractor members and their partners. The projects are judged on the following criteria: overall design, quality of workmanship, use of materials.
Standouts in their fields, architect Ashley Dunn and designer Sara Ross join leadership ranks of national architecture and interiors firm known for innovation, sustainability and client service
Dyer Brown has announced the elevation of two of the national architecture and design firm’s most valued leaders to the role of Principal: director of corporate services Sara Ross, LEED AP, and director of workplace Ashley L. Dunn, AIA.
Following years of fundraising, design and construction to implement the first phase of a new master plan, the sanctuary renovation of a beloved synagogue in Scarsdale, New York, is finally complete, welcoming worshippers back to regular services in a completely reimagined sunlit sanctuary.