PRISM | Sustainability in the Built Environment

The 2018 International Code Council Annual Conference begins this weekend

Posted by PRISM | Oct 21, 2018 | 0 |

The International Code Council is hosting its 2018 Annual Conference, Code Hearings and Expo in Richmond, Va., from October 21-29, 2018. This important industry event offers insights from compelling experts and top-notch trainers on building safety, sustainability, innovation, plumbing, disaster mitigation and more. Bringing together professionals from across the built environment, the 2018 program includes special networking events, historic building tours and education sessions.

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) Celebrates Completion of CIRCA Residences in Los Angeles

Posted by PRISM | Oct 19, 2018 | 0 |

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) is pleased to announce the substantial completion of the CIRCA residential towers in Los Angeles’ LA Live district. “The initial client goal focused on maximizing the property’s leasable square footage, and since the northern edge was an ‘S-curved’ street, we chose a foundational curve concept for the project in response to this goal,” said Daniel Benjamin, HED’s Principal leader on the project.

AAMA Fall Conference keynote speaker Meagan Johnson draws positives from generational differences

Posted by PRISM | Oct 19, 2018 | 0 |

A “generational humorist” discussed how Baby Boomers and Millennials can better work together as the keynote address during the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 2018 Fall Conference. Meagan Johnson, a Gen-Xer, said she has been speaking about how to work with the younger generation since 1998.

KWK Architects: Student Housing Safety Incorporates Sophisticated Technology, Traditional Design Elements

Posted by PRISM | Oct 19, 2018 | 0 |

When designing or renovating a student housing facility, square footage, number of occupants and budget are often top design considerations. Designing for student safety ranks even higher, say the experts at KWK Architects. The North Residence Hall at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) includes exterior safety features as low landscaping, a blue emergency light, large glazing facing the public access, opportunities for seating at the entrance creates opportunities for students to see and be seen and exterior lighting.

Zaha Hadid Architects-Designed Aljada’s Central Hub to be completed early 2019

Posted by PRISM | Oct 18, 2018 | 0 |

”Aljada’s Central Hub stands as an example of how conscious design can work with the environment to create a truly unique and inspirational focus for its community. The Central Hub is a defining project for Sharjah and the UAE, and we have been proud to work closely with Arada on bringing this development to life,“ explained Johannes Schafelner, Project Director, Zaha Hadid Architects. The complex’s natural ecosystem, irrigated by recovered and recycled water, is designed to sustain a microclimate at ground level for gardens featuring plant species native to the region, while the Central Hub’s lighting requirements will be entirely provided by smart solar power.