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Month: December 2018

Four Pillars of Sustainability for Behavioral Health Environment

Four Pillars of Sustainability for Behavioral Health Environment

Posted by | Dec 18, 2018 | 0 |

Actions and design choices which promote and protect our sustainable natural environment, promote higher levels of emotional health. There are four major components which are considered in Sustainable Behavioral Health. They are Natural Light, Acoustics, Biophilia, and Natural Ventilation. Integration of all components into a build space will help create a build environment to support and promote the behavioral of patients.

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KTGY’s ‘Co-Dwell’ Expands Shared-Living Concept

KTGY’s ‘Co-Dwell’ Expands Shared-Living Concept

Posted by | Dec 17, 2018 | 0 |

The R+D Studio at KTGY Architecture + Planning has expanded the concept of shared living with its Co-Dwell concept, which improves both affordability and quality of life. KTGY’s Co-Dwell creates smaller shared kitchens and living areas for suites of up to four bedrooms, plus larger communal spaces for the entire building.

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Sherwin-Williams reveals 2019 market-specific color trend collections

Sherwin-Williams reveals 2019 market-specific color trend collections

Posted by | Dec 14, 2018 | 0 |

Influenced by everything from the latest fashion trends to the surrounding environment, color trends are always changing. Inspired by these trends and the 2019 Colormix® Color Forecast, Sherwin-Williams has created 23 new palettes to help professionals transform their clients’ spaces with the power of color. These palettes were created for the Healthcare,  Commercial, Education, Multifamily,  Hospitality, New Residential and Home Owners Association markets.

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New toolkit helps architect achieve high-performance buildings

New toolkit helps architect achieve high-performance buildings

Posted by | Dec 14, 2018 | 0 |

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) is releasing a new tool that can help architecture firms design high-performance building. The AIA COTE® Top Ten Toolkit presents curated, concise and effective strategies for achieving sustainable designs and provides criteria for evaluating a project after it is built.

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New publication addresses the urgent need for community resilience in the face of repeated major disasters

New publication addresses the urgent need for community resilience in the face of repeated major disasters

Posted by | Dec 13, 2018 | 0 |

The International Code Council and the Alliance for National and Community Resiliency (ANCR) released a new publication on resilience, Building Community Resilience through Modern Model Building Codes. Intended for use by policymakers and government administrators, this unique publication is an approachable compendium of information, graphics, photos and statistics related to community resilience and the building codes.

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No More Wasted Space: How Universities Can Prevent Obsolete Buildings in the Future

No More Wasted Space: How Universities Can Prevent Obsolete Buildings in the Future

Posted by | Dec 13, 2018 | 0 |

The perpetual evolution of educational, technological and cultural standards has radically altered campus landscapes. Because of these rapid changes, campuses are grappling with aging, outdated buildings that no longer meet student and faculty needs or expectations. As design styles advance and campus facilities are built or reconstructed, designers must consider how to prevent structures from becoming low-functioning or obsolete in the future.

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DXA studio’s 100 Barclay wins best Restoration and Preservation in the 2018 Architect’s Newspaper Awards

DXA studio’s 100 Barclay wins best Restoration and Preservation in the 2018 Architect’s Newspaper Awards

Posted by | Dec 13, 2018 | 0 |

“We are drawn to the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings,” said DXA Studio Partner, Wayne Norbeck. “Respecting the building’s history, while adding modern elements and creating spaces for both commercial and residential tenants has been an exciting challenge for us and it’s an honor to receive recognition for those achievements.”

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Zaha Hadid Architects and A_Lab to design two stations on new Fornebubanen metro line in Oslo

Zaha Hadid Architects and A_Lab to design two stations on new Fornebubanen metro line in Oslo

Posted by | Dec 12, 2018 | 0 |

Gianluca Racana, director of Zaha Hadid Architects, said: “It is an honour to be selected by the jury to build two stations in this design competition with many talented architectural practices. The Fornebubanen will be a vital new transport link for the city.” The competition jury assessed anonymous proposals from 14 different teams, stating the design of Fornebu Senter station demonstrated a vibrancy and enthusiasm for designing civic space. The jury also cited the Fornbuporten station proposal as expressing an innovative way of working with light.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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