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Month: March 2020

LyondellBasell to slow construction on PO/TBA project

Posted by | Mar 31, 2020 | 0 |

LyondellBasell has informed the engineering and construction contractors it will slow construction of its world-scale propylene oxide (PO) and tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA) plant. “The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented and evolving. Because the PO/TBA site is currently under construction and not producing needed products yet, in the interest of health and safety we believe it is prudent to limit construction activities at this time,” said Torkel Rhenman, executive vice president, Intermediates & Derivatives (I&D). “We remain committed to the completion of this strategic investment incorporating our low-cost, next generation PO/TBA technology. Over the next several weeks, we will be working with our contractors and suppliers to develop a revised project timeline.”

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PCA earns 2020 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award

Posted by | Mar 31, 2020 | 0 |

The Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America’s cement manufacturers, is proud to announce that it has received the 2020 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for its outstanding collaboration with the ENERGY STAR program and promotion of ENERGY STAR tools.

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Shipping containers poised to aid with COVID-19 hospital housing shortage

Shipping containers poised to aid with COVID-19 hospital housing shortage

Posted by | Mar 30, 2020 | 0 |

Detroit-based cargo architecture firm Three Squared, whose steel cargo containers are typically used for innovative multifamily and mixed-use housing applications, announces it is now proffering its cargo container dwellings not only as relief units for hospital and morgue/mortuary overflow, but also as appropriately-appointed and climate-controlled housing units for doctors and nurses needing to stay close to patients.

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Finding common ground at Tulane Commons

Finding common ground at Tulane Commons

Posted by | Mar 30, 2020 | 0 |

Tulane University had a crystal clear vision for the Commons and it brought in architect Weiss/Manfredi to bring it to life. The goal was to create a multipurpose building that would give Tulane’s diverse student body a place to connect through shared dining and learning experiences. At the heart of these experiences would be the ultra-modern, sleek design of the building’s interior and exterior, as well as commanding views of the foliage-rich campus. The coastal location of the campus also meant that designers had to focus on the new building’s ability to resist hurricane-force winds and impact.

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It’s not if, but when: Designing healthcare spaces that support pandemic response

It’s not if, but when: Designing healthcare spaces that support pandemic response

Posted by | Mar 27, 2020 | 0 |

What can we learn from Singapore’s response to COVID-19? How does it impact the next generation of hospitals? Maria Ionescu, a healthcare architect at Stantec, worked for several years in Singapore and saw first-hand how that country learned from the SARS epidemic and designed their healthcare spaces to respond to such a crisis.

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235 Grand in Jersey City, New Jersey

235 Grand in Jersey City, New Jersey

Posted by | Mar 27, 2020 | 0 |

HLW was engaged as design architect and architect of record for 235 Grand, a 45-story rental apartment tower in Jersey City. The site of a former coal bunker and previously home to the Hudson County Boys & Girls Club, 235 Grand is part of the evolving Liberty Harbor North redevelopment plan.

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2019 Brick in Architecture Awards honor dynamic design

2019 Brick in Architecture Awards honor dynamic design

Posted by | Mar 26, 2020 | 0 |

The Brick Industry Association (BIA) announces recipients of the 2019 Brick in Architecture Awards, celebrating 30 years as the nation’s premier design competition featuring clay brick. “These architects maximize brick’s virtually unlimited aesthetic freedom and its integral role in sustainable design,” said Ray Leonhard, BIA’s President, CEO and CFO.  

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Liz Archer joins the FCA New York team

Posted by | Mar 26, 2020 | 0 |

Francis Cauffman Architects (FCA) announces Liz Archer has joined the team as Business Development and Client Relations Manager. Based in New York, Archer will be responsible for increasing the New York office’s corporate interiors market share as well as manage business development for the location’s healthcare, science and technology, medical equipment planning, urban planning, and higher education markets. 

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AIA praises Congress for advancing desperately needed COVID-19 relief

Posted by | Mar 26, 2020 | 0 |

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) praises approval of the third economic relief package passed by the Senate last night, which will provide significant financial support to businesses and their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The House of Representatives is expected to pass the bill on Friday and President Trump has already said he will sign the legislation.

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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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