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Photovoltaic Facades: IDTechEx Research Asks Are They Feasible?

Posted by | May 16, 2018 | 0 |

There are several flavors of technology today jostling to make the dream of electricity-generating windows a reality. While these are likely too expensive and inefficient to be in your home any time soon, pilot projects for such windows in commercial buildings are gaining momentum, and studies (utilizing annual data of sunlit areas in cities) have claimed potential gigawatt-hours of electricity generation in the windows on a high-rise.

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WELL AP™ Community Surpasses 5,000 Mark

Posted by | May 16, 2018 | 0 |

Architects, designers, business leaders and wellness advocates across the globe have been convening and mobilizing through the WELL AP program. In its expansion, the WELL AP community has transformed into a support network for project teams and industry professionals creating localized and issue-specific forums and communication channels. The WELL AP community has spurred healthy building design innovations and has played an instrumental role in the evolution of WELL.

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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Completes First Phase of Campus Redevelopment Project with Glassell School of Art

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Completes First Phase of Campus Redevelopment Project with Glassell School of Art

Posted by | May 16, 2018 | 0 |

The new Glassell School of Art and BBVA Compass Roof Garden designed by Steven Holl Architects and The Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza designed by Deborah Nevins & Associates.  The completion of the Glassell School of Art—the nation’s only museum-affiliated art school serving pre-K through postgraduate students—and the The Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza opens a public gateway to the entire Susan and Fayez S. Sarofim Campus and creates a dramatic new public greenspace for Houston. The 14-acre redevelopment is currently the largest cultural project under construction in North America.

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ASLA Elevates 31 Members to the Council of Fellows

Posted by | May 16, 2018 | 0 |

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has elevated 31 members as Fellows for their exceptional contributions to the landscape architecture profession and society at large. Election to the ASLA Council of Fellows is among the highest honors the ASLA bestows on members and is based on their works, leadership and management, knowledge and service.

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Duquesne University, Radnor Property Group & Harrison Street Real Estate Capital Announce Student Housing Partnership

Duquesne University, Radnor Property Group & Harrison Street Real Estate Capital Announce Student Housing Partnership

Posted by | May 16, 2018 | 0 |

A new strategic partnership between Duquesne University, Radnor Property Group (Radnor) and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital (Harrison Street) will provide an enhanced, high-quality living experience for Duquesne students living in Brottier Hall, an apartment-style campus residence hall. The University announced today that it has finalized Radnor and Harrison Street’s acquisition of the building, which includes an agreement to modernize and renovate the property. 

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High Performance Systems performs floor installation for electrical generation facility in New Jersey

High Performance Systems performs floor installation for electrical generation facility in New Jersey

Posted by | May 15, 2018 | 0 |

This flooring project was completed for one of the largest electrical generation plants in New Jersey. More specifically the new flooring system would be installed in the machine shop of the facility. In the machine shop old generators and parts were refurbished which, required heavy machining equipment, forklifts, and a 50-ton hoist. Due to the heavy loads and substances required to complete daily machine shop operations, the floor needed to have excellent scratch, abrasion, impact and chemical resistance. To complete the project, High Performance Systems, a local resinous flooring contractor was hired to replace the existing 14,000 sq. ft. floor with a new epoxy system in 3 days. To avoid a plant shutdown, the project was scheduled to start on New Year’s Eve.

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Synergy Wood Products Fuses Rustic with Contemporary in Launch of Seaside

Synergy Wood Products Fuses Rustic with Contemporary in Launch of Seaside

Posted by | May 14, 2018 | 0 |

Seaside fuses rustic with contemporary by adding texture and character to traditional shiplap, delivering coastal comfort to interior design. A 100% wood product, Seaside is produced from Ponderosa Pine and recommended for interior wall and ceiling applications. Seaside will leverage interior design trends through its proprietary multilayer finishing process, delivering an unparalleled and sophisticated addition to any environment.

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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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