Achieving Deep Green in Higher Education
Architecture, engineering and construction professionals strive to build sustainably, but there are always valid reasons why a project falls short of initial north star sustainability goals.
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Building Better Care: The Power of Glass in Healthcare Environments
In the hands of a thoughtful design team, glass becomes a tool for bringing in light, for connecting people with nature and for creating a sense of calm that can’t be prescribed.
A New HVAC “Force” Cuts Energy, Boosts Efficiency
With rising energy costs, growing grid volatility, and mounting pressure to meet aggressive sustainability goals, building operators are increasingly reevaluating the efficiency of their mechanical and HVAC systems.
A Cost-Benefit Analysis Examines a Tiered Approach to Energy Investments
The Sustainability & Applied Research team at LPA Design Studios recently worked with in-house designers and engineers, and partner Joeris General Contractors, to explore the cost-benefit analysis of energy-efficient schools.
Sustainability Investments Earn LEED, WELL Recognition for Johnson Controls
The new Innovation Center – Warren Johnson Engineering Lab (WJEL) of Johnson Controls in Glendale, Wis., has achieved two awards for its focus on sustainable and healthy building design and operations, including being recognized with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold and WELL Gold certifications.
Smarter Retrofit Planning in the Hybrid Office Era
The advantages of retrofit planning include improved aesthetics, better functionality and — when done right — reduced operating costs. But in the push to reopen businesses post-pandemic, many office updates have fallen short of long-term performance goals while impacting employee productivity.
How Human-Centric Normative Design Can Balance and Transform Carceral Spaces
There has long been a stigma associated with jails and prisons as being dungeon-like environments where people are stripped of not only their freedom but also their dignity.
$313 Million Clackamas County Courthouse Designed for Safety, Growth and Sustainability
Clackamas County has opened a new $313 million, six-story courthouse in Oregon City featuring 14 courtrooms, advanced safety features and sustainable design aimed at serving the community for generations.
Wake County Public Health Center Set to Lower Carbon, Deliver High Impact Health Services
When Skanska broke ground on the Wake County Public Health Center, the construction giant launched a project with the potential to be a model for future public health facilities.
Glass and Timber Reflect the Outdoors Within at Brown University Health and Wellness Center
As the environment can have a profound impact on our happiness, it is easy to see why students are embracing one of Brown University’s newest buildings.