The Greenbuild international conference and expo, presented by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), concluded earlier this month in Chicago. The 17th edition of the conference explored the connection of the built environment to climate change, health, human rights, and equity.
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Earlier this month, the Los Angeles County approved a motion to study the feasibility of re-adapting the former general hospital to offer affordable, low-income, and mixed-use housing.
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A new $3.1-million-aquatic center will be constructed at the Northern Neck Family YMCA in Virginia next year. A volunteer campaign raised funds for the 743-m² (8000-sf) indoor center and 464-m² (5000-sf) outdoor family pool.
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Opsis Architecture of Portland designed the Oregon Zoo education center with the primary goal of keeping birds safe. The firm used bird-friendly, low-emissivity (low-e) glass with solar control on the building’s facade.
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Construction is set to begin on a historic temple and former masonic lodge in Princeton, New Jersey. The site will be adapted into a 10-unit mixed-income residential building.
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The Teachers’ Retirement Board, trustees of the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS), approved the expansion of its West Sacramento headquarters with the construction a nearly 25548-m² (275,000-sf) facility.
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) updated a document describing minimum requirements for various factors pertaining to rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) exterior profiles used in windows, doors, and skylights.
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The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) launched LEED Zero, a new program to address net-zero operations and resources in green building projects.
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Fotografiska, the Stockholm-based photo museum, has selected the team of architect and designers who will transform the historic 281 Park Ave South building into Fotografiska New York. It will open in spring 2019, and offer photography exhibitions, restaurant and bar concept, and culturally eclectic event programming.
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University of California, Berkeley library has selected architecture and design firm BNIM to help map out the next steps for the James K. Moffitt library.
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