Architecture

Eagle Academy in Washington, DC, features a translucent skin that allows controlled daylight to penetrate into the building’s interior during the day. At night, it provides a distinctive soft glow.

Unified Daylighting: Diverse Fenestration Solutions for Urban Adaptive Reuse and Retrofit Projects

Nov. 1, 2024

Access to daylight is a crucial consideration for healthy, sustainable buildings—and it can be achieved even in retrofit and adaptive reuse applications. Here’s how.

Colors, textures, and custom furnishings infuse the property’s formerly nondescript spaces with island energy and culture. A color-blocked wall makes a great backdrop for bleisure travelers’ conference calls.

Interiors

V Starr Reimagines San Juan’s Condado Palm Inn by Infusing Local Culture, Hotel’s History

Liz Wolf

Oct. 25, 2024

Interiors

The Trauma-Informed Workplace: Principles for Creating Spaces that Support Wellbeing

Bethanne Mikkelsen

Oct. 2, 2024

Design principles that cater to all humans are critical for building resilient and inclusive cities.

Architecture

Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Urban Environments: Building Cities that Embrace Diversity and Accessibility

Steven Cornwell

Sept. 11, 2024

Virtual reality and artificial intelligence are making design-build projects more usable at a lower cost than was previously possible.

New Construction

3 Considerations for a Successful Design-Build Strategy

Frank Malangone

Aug. 19, 2024

Interiors

Have You Heard? Acoustic Treatments Can Look Good, Too

Charles Carrender

Aug. 9, 2024

Nondescript acoustic panels are a thing of the past. Today’s treatments offer exciting options. Here’s how building owners and facility managers can cut down on unwanted noise...

Renovation/Adaptive Reuse

How Property Revitalization Strengthened This Louisiana Neighborhood

Jennie Morton

July 26, 2024

The 150-year-old Lemann Building provides a new way to cultivate community with the adaptive reuse of a historic store into a preschool and lofts. Learn more.

Interiors

Thielen & Green Architects Transforms Former Outpatient Clinic into Wow-Worthy Office

Liz Wolf

July 22, 2024

By repurposing an old building and emphasizing a modern aesthetic—including industrial undertones, polished concrete, exposed ceilings and dramatic lighting—the firm’s new space...

Renovation/Adaptive Reuse

3 Top Considerations for Adaptive Reuse Projects for Industrial Properties

Cheyne W. Harris

July 17, 2024

Older industrial areas and historic buildings can be transformed for new uses—but they can present big challenges. Here are three of the biggest potential pitfalls.

New Construction

What Are the Best Foundations for Commercial Building Stability?

Emily Newton

July 5, 2024

The right foundation depends on your specific project, but these five types are some of the best for any commercial building.