Buildings & Design: Page 23


  • Transmission electron micrograph of a SARS-CoV-2 virus particle, isolated from a patient.
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    National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. (2020). "Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2" [Image]. Retrieved from Flickr.
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    Pilot shows early COVID-19 detection in city wastewater

    The project in the City of Ashkelon, Israel, can pinpoint coronavirus infections by streets and neighborhoods, which could help mitigate spread and keep lockdowns localized.

    By Chris Teale • Aug. 19, 2020
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    Opinion

    A greenway is more than just a pretty park — it's a catalyst for change

    Greenways offer a breath of fresh air, but when planning and building them, leaders must realize their full potential for social and economic impact.

    By Todd Antoine • Aug. 18, 2020
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    Top 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive

    From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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    NACTO playbook weaves kid-friendly design into open street plans

    The Designing Streets for Kids initiative aims to help cities keep children safe and entertained outside, particularly as many are stuck at home due to the pandemic. 

    By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 7, 2020
  • Avian-friendly buildings are not just for the birds

    Howard County, MD is the latest jurisdiction to mandate bird-friendly construction standards, but it's not just the cardinals and hummingbirds that stand to benefit.

    By Amanda Loudin • Aug. 7, 2020
  • Mandated energy efficiency scores would influence home buying: ACEEE

    An empirical study of how U.S. homeowners value energy efficiency information found that homebuyers are more likely to purchase an efficient home if that data is presented in a listing.

    By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 6, 2020
  • Houston votes to put the 'emphasis on walking' in future development

    City councilmembers unanimously backed new ordinances that look to encourage pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use development near public transportation.

    By Chris Teale • Aug. 6, 2020
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    Photo by Matthew Lapiska, NYC DDC

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    NYC seeks 30 firms for 'inspirational' public building projects

    The city's Department of Design and Construction has issued two RFPs for architectural and technical design services to support its Project Excellence Program.

    By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 5, 2020
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    Opinion

    Housing is healthcare. It's time for Congress to shore up LIHTC

    Congress must enact a minimum 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit rate to ensure affordable housing projects remain financially viable amid the pandemic.

    By David Rowe • Aug. 4, 2020
  • The top 10 cities for construction workers: study

    Small and midsize cities pay above-average construction wages and boast modest costs of living that make them excellent locations for workers in the industry, according to a new analysis.

    By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 3, 2020
  • Great Recession erased 30 years of rising homeownership rates: GAO

    The U.S. Government Accountability Office examined historical homeownership trends in nine major cities following the financial crisis — and hinted at trends to come in a post-COVID world.

    By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 3, 2020
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    Opinion

    6 steps for mitigating elevator-related health concerns

    Paradoxically, in the COVID-19 era, a technology that contributed so much to the physical composition of cities has become its Achilles' heel. 

    By Rachel Keeney & Eamon Welch • July 30, 2020
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    DOE releases blueprint for national quantum internet

    Increased speed and security could present vast benefits to cities, including the production of more sensitive sensors to monitor for traffic and pollution levels.

    By Katie Pyzyk • July 28, 2020
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    Construction begins on Pittsburgh International Airport microgrid

    The microgrid will completely power PIT by next summer, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative among major U.S. airports.

    By Chris Teale • July 23, 2020
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    Architecture firm reimagines NYC without cars

    The Practice for Architecture and Urbanism unveiled a proposal for Manhattan to re-purpose its roadways, which make up 30% of the borough. 

    By Cailin Crowe • July 22, 2020
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    High-income homes responsible for 25% more GHG: study

    The carbon footprint of wealthy neighborhoods can be up to 15 times higher than lower-income areas, according to a new University of Michigan study.

    By Jason Plautz • July 21, 2020
  • 4 things to know before taking on an infrastructure project

    Deciding to bid on an infrastructure project involves evaluating internal and external factors. Experts say make sure you consider these four.

    By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2020
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    Opinion

    3 steps to optimize buildings for the safe return of employees

    The time has come to lean into smart technologies, get employees back at their desks and begin the process of rebuilding economies.

    By Glenn Lurie • July 16, 2020
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    Lopez, Ervin. (2020). "IMG_0344" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
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    Apple invests $400M in California housing as US faces 'tidal wave of evictions'

    The company's $2.5 billion pledge toward the state's affordable housing crisis comes as California grapples with record-breaking unemployment.

    By Cailin Crowe • July 14, 2020
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    Thompson, Jeremy. (2019). "Boston" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
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    Boston residents of color more likely to live by high-polluting roads

    Fifty-four percent of Latino residents, 45% of Black residents and 47% of Asian residents live in high-polluted areas, exacerbating health issues that can increase COVID-19 vulnerability.

    By Cailin Crowe • July 10, 2020
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    Chicago office building constructed with coronavirus-fighting features

    The $26 million Fulton East is the first in what experts say will be a trend of projects designed to maximize tenants' health and social distancing.

    By Jennifer Goodman • July 10, 2020
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    The case for smart building investments amid economic resurgence

    Healthy buildings are now the catapult for a rapid market adoption of IoT-driven solutions as businesses weigh strategies to support employees' return to work. 

    By Casey Talon • July 6, 2020
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    To rebuild life after COVID, start with infrastructure

    As leaders in government consider additional phases of the COVID-19 response stimulus, they have an opportunity to mobilize an unprecedented investment in building our infrastructure. 

    By Carlo Scissura • July 1, 2020
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    Playbook urges 'overhaul' in infrastructure financing, planning

    A bevy of groups called for a more equitable and resilient post-coronavirus rebuild that gives local governments more autonomy and scope to innovate.

    By Chris Teale • June 24, 2020
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    House passes $1.5T infrastructure bill

    The expanded Moving Forward Act includes $500 billion in green measures and $100 billion for both affordable housing and broadband internet, among other funding.

    By Kim Slowey • Updated July 2, 2020
  • 10 examples of building performance standards: ACEEE

    A white paper from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy calls on jurisdictions globally to explore mandatory building performance standards to effectively meet long-term climate goals.

    By Kristin Musulin • June 23, 2020