Bullitt Center's Hayes Shares Rain-to-Tap Water-System Saga Nadine M. Post July 3, 2019 One Comment Bullitt Center’s landmark rain-to-tap water system is finally flowing smoothlyRead More
Military Project Designs Lack Best Climate Change Risk Assessment June 25, 2019 No Comments Facility planners need more guidance in use of future risk projection tools, says new GAO study.Read More
Singapore's Jewel Mall Project Was No Walk in the Park Nadine M. Post June 20, 2019 No Comments Complex constructed forest hiding Singapore airport’s shopping center demanded compromiseRead More
Newly Completed Playground Named for Boston Marathon Bomb Victim Opens June 12, 2019 No Comments Martin’s Park, a playground in memory of those killed in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, opened on June 15Read More
Boston Reveals City Plaza Scheme Johanna Knapschaefer June 12, 2019 No Comments The concept for the updated Boston City Hall “People’s Plaza,” was released on June 4 by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, revealing more open public spaces.Read More
Architect Quality Programs Would Improve Construction Nadine M. Post June 12, 2019 2 Comments Architects should follow the lead of many contractors and implement firmwide quality management programs. Read More
Part of Salesforce Transit Center To Reopen July 1 Nadine M. Post June 11, 2019 No Comments The Transbay Joint Powers Authority announced that part of the Salesforce Transit Center will reopen on July 1. Read More
Problem Solving Why You Should Think Like a Designer (And Not Like An Algorithm) Andrew Pressman June 7, 2019 One Comment Design thinking is not an algorithm; unlike in math and science problems, there is no single, right, absolute answer.Read More
BoA Gives $500,000 for LEED Certification in 15 Cities Nadine M. Post May 28, 2019 No Comments The Bank of America recently gave the U.S. Green Building Council $500,000 to support LEED certification of 15 U.S. cities and communities.Read More
Help Available for Estimating Embodied Carbon in Building Systems Nadine M. Post May 28, 2019 No Comments The Charles Pankow Foundation has released preliminary guidance to designers and builders interested in considering the impacts of embodied carbon in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.Read More