In the simplest definition, smart glass technologies alter the amount of light transmitted through typically transparent materials, allowing these materials to appear transparent, translucent or opaque with a push of a button or the wave of a hand.
Architect Body Lawson Associates unveils new affordable multifamily complex that serves community needs while uplifting the neighborhood’s artistic design and cultural heritage
An innovative new affordable housing complex in Manhattan’s West Harlem, under construction since last fall, is expected to offer a uniquely upscale experience for the low- and moderate-income families who will live in the 169-unit building.
One of the aims of Ladder Safety Month is to increase the number of people taking Ladder Safety Training from the American Ladder Institute. That, of course, is an effort that is not confined to a single month; it continues all year long, every year.
As the winter days get longer and spring brings more temperate days and blossoms, the nights are gradually more moderate. But with rising energy costs and a heightened global focus on energy efficiency, it’s important to get the most out of your heater and not let any hot air go to waste.
Western Specialty Contractors – St. Louis Masonry Branch has restored the façade of Southwestern Illinois College’s three-story main complex in Belleville, Illinois.
On Friday, March 24, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 837, a companion to Senate Bill 236. This major legislative action will bring about tort reform in Florida.
Gilbane Building Company recently reached important milestones on two K-12 projects in the Commonwealth, as the firm celebrated the official topping off of the new Florence Roche Elementary School in Groton, Massachusetts, and the ceremonial ribbon cutting of Annie E. Fales Elementary in Westborough, Massachusetts.
For years, there has been a lot of content in our industry around why contractors fail. With failure stats from the U.S. Department of Commerce like 29.1 percent failing in one year, 56 percent within three years and 72 percent within five years, you can see why it is a hot topic.
For an in-person service business such as a fitness studio, customer experience is everything, making the elusive element of atmosphere an important part of design. Atmosphere in the other sense is a significant design factor if the business requires humidity, high heat and good indoor air quality.
Integrating sustainability in its facilities and its curriculum, this innovative indoor/outdoor learning environment aims for LBC Net Zero and LEED Platinum
Collaborating with Punahou School’s faculty, Design Partners envisioned The Sidney and Minnie Kosasa Community in Honolulu as a state-of-the-art learning environment with a focus on sustainability.