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Robert Nieminen is the Chief Content Director of interiors+sources and Buildings media brands, and an award-winning writer, editor and design industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience in the publishing industry.

The Flight 93 National Memorial Honors the Heroes of 9/11 and Helps Heal the Land

This memorial retells a story of 9/11 through the language of design, transforming a former reclaimed coal strip mine into a landscape of symbolic and environmental healing.

How to Protect Against Cyber and Ransomware Attacks

Hundreds of companies experienced cybersecurity breaches in the past year. Here’s what you need to know and how to protect your assets.

Historic Aronson Building at 706 Mission Street, San Francisco

Historic San Francisco Building Blends Past and Present with a Modern Addition

The restoration of the historic Aronson Building at 706 Mission Street along with a new, modern tower artfully blends two contrasting structures.

Announcing the Inaugural Purpose Awards from BUILDINGS and i+s

In this episode, VP of Media Steven Sloan joins Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen to announce a brand new awards program: The Purpose Awards. Find out why we're launching this new program to celebrate and elevate the products, projects, designs, and spaces that contribute most to the Triple Bottom Line—People, Planet, Profit. The products and projects that not only do no harm, but best support the health and wellness of humans and the planet.

Newly Renovated Community and Health Center in Chile Blends Modernity and Tradition

The award-winning Matta Sur Complex in Santiago, Chile by luis vidal + architects blends new and existing architecture to the benefit of the local community.

How to Take Advantage of VRF Control Solutions for Mid- to Large-Sized Commercial Buildings

Whether the goal is to preserve the architectural integrity in a retrofit or contribute points towards LEED^® certification for new construction, having the right VRF control solutions with a proven track record of performance is critical. LG's Carl Barnard discusses how to make the most of this innovative technology in this episode of the BUILDINGS podcast.

Catalyst building facade in Spokane, Washington

New Building in Spokane to Become Largest Net Zero Energy and Carbon Building in North America

he Catalyst project demonstrates that innovation can drive out waste and enable climate-positive, outstanding buildings that cost on par with typical construction.

Learn About Our Partnership to Revitalize a Community, Sustainably

In this episode of the BUILDINGS podcast, we talk to our partners at Citizen HKS, Boaz & Ruth about our collaboration on Benefield, a community based project that revitalizes the Highland Park corridor in Richmond, Virginia, that will become a place that anchors and supports the community’s youth, serving as a catalyst for change and hope.

The Critical Relationship Between Buildings and Sustainability for the Future (IFMA 2020)

Buildings need a long-term commitment to sustainability. Here’s what the buildings of the future need to look like.

Understanding COVID-19 Impacts on Security Staff and Property (GSX+ 2020)

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted buildings in a myriad of ways, from addressing maintenance issues due to long-term vacancies to implementing temporary safety measures like the installation of plexiglass shields and physical distancing signage as businesses reopen.

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