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A new class of glass: How tech is making daylighting design more energy efficient
The emergence of new glazing products and improved lighting design software is encouraging project teams, and their clients, to give glass another look.
By Tim King • April 5, 2017 -
Bloomberg announces smart city certification
What Works Cities will mirror existing building certification programs by offering a point-based system through which cities can earn silver, gold or platinum status.
By Mary Tyler March • April 5, 2017 -
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TrendlineEnergy Codes and Building Performance Standards
Cities are using these levers to meet climate goals and address everything from data centers to building decarbonization.
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With self-regulating energy systems, IoT offers savings for schools
Tools that can regulate HVAC and lighting systems might also bring benefits beyond financial savings.
By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2017 -
Former Lyft HQ in San Francisco to get housing, office addition
The project will add townhomes to the city's Mission District without taking away existing residential or commercial space.
By Katy Tomasulo • April 4, 2017 -
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Welcome to the new Smart Cities Dive!
The team behind Waste Dive, Utility Dive and Construction Dive have joined together to launch Smart Cities Dive, a new resource to help leaders address issues making systems that are more sustainable, connected and livable.
By Eli Dickinson • March 31, 2017 -
Housing density in Los Angeles could help climate change fight
Reducing the number of vehicles on the road is one outcome of infill projects, per a report from nonprofit Next 10 and the University of California, Berkeley.
By Katy Tomasulo • March 30, 2017 -
Tesla to start accepting orders for solar roof tiles in April
The announcement comes as more homeowners and builders turn to photovoltaic systems to power residential units.
By Mary Tyler March • March 29, 2017 -
PlanIT Impact launches cloud-based building-performance assessment tool
The initiative makes public data available for energy modeling while opening the cost and resource consumption software to more users.
By Hallie Busta • March 29, 2017 -
Brookfield asks 4 architecture firms to create office of the future
Given a budget but no client, the architects were tasked with designing a workspace that considered contemporary work styles and technology.
By Hallie Busta • March 29, 2017 -
Study: Efficiency programs return results — but not in all buildings
A study published in Nature finds energy savings as high as 30% for some efficiency programs in large buildings, but middle-sized and smaller C&I buildings are being left in the dust, researchers say.
By Robert Walton • March 29, 2017 -
Construction kicks off on Dallas transit-oriented development
The Epic complex, designed by Perkins+Will and built by Balfour Beatty, will include an office building, retail space, a residential tower and a hotel.
By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2017 -
Architects look to neuroscience to create happier, less distracting offices
Even ceiling type can make a difference; cathedral ceilings help teams to solve broad problems, while lower ceilings are conducive to more detailed work.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 24, 2017 -
The mental-health impact of high-rise living
While tall buildings have been loosely associated with issues such as depression among occupants, building size isn't the only determinant.
By Mary Tyler March • March 23, 2017 -
Chicago to co-locate library and affordable housing projects
The three dual-purpose structures, which are slated for completion by winter 2018, can help integrate affordable housing developments with their communities.
By Mary Tyler March • March 23, 2017 -
Seattle City Council approves creation of renter advisory group
Skyrocketing rents fueled by new high-income earners are forcing many longtime residents out of their rental homes and into a market that lacks affordable options.
By Katy Tomasulo • March 23, 2017 -
In Detroit, more people rent their homes than own them
It's the first time since 1950 that the balance has swung toward renters, a symptom of low wage growth and slow economic recovery there overall.
By Katy Tomasulo • March 23, 2017 -
Students use project-based learning to improve city design
A new curriculum called Moonshot is facilitating early lessons in urban planning, developed by a Google engineer, putting emphasis on community and city improvement projects.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 20, 2017 -
NYC's first WELL Building certification awarded to Structure Tone headquarters
With input from architect Gensler, the company was able to address all of WELL's core performance categories.
By Kim Slowey • March 16, 2017 -
St. Patrick’s Cathedral moves to geothermal for temperature control
The upgrade to the New York cathedral's heating and cooling system is just one of several updates bringing the landmark's amenities up to 21st century standards.
By Chris Wood • March 15, 2017 -
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Oregon proposes initiative to build seismic-resilient government buildings
A state agency hopes an earthquake-proof structure could ensure continuity of government in the event of a natural disaster.
By Chris Wood • March 15, 2017 -
Hawaii developer breaks ground on off-grid housing community
The project will feature energy efficiency as one of the hallmarks of its design — a trend that is growing in popularity with builders and homeowners.
By Sean Barry • March 15, 2017 -
Mobile-enabled tech controls might end the office temperature wars
A building being renovated in Italy will allow workers to have portable climate-control devices called “thermal bubbles.”
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 14, 2017 -
Gramercy District's 8-acre addition to open a year ahead of development schedule
The $500 million complex in Ashburn, VA, has absorbed adjacent commercial and retail space, which will allow 22 City Link to begin leasing earlier than expected.
By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2017 -
The first BREEAM USA In-Use certified building is a California shopping mall
The 1.3 million-square-foot retail facility was upgraded with energy efficient systems to meet the new benchmarking standard for existing buildings.
By Kim Slowey • March 13, 2017 -
Survey: One in 10 households opt in for smart-home technology
The rise of millennial renters and an uptick in builders eyeing the Internet of Things could be a boon for the emerging segment, according to Gartner.
By Mary Tyler March • March 7, 2017
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