In the wake of the heartbreaking Grenfell Tower fire of 2017, the United Kingdom has been on a relentless mission to overhaul its building safety framework, striving to ensure that such a tragedy never happens again. This year, 2025, has marked a pivotal moment in this journey, with courts
Imagine a world where the value of a commercial building isn’t just tied to its location or square footage, but to how well it withstands a storm or slashes energy bills. That’s the reality in today’s commercial real estate (CRE) market, where sustainability has shifted from a nice-to-have to a
Imagine a hospital where patient privacy isn’t just a promise but a cornerstone of design, where emergency care operates with the precision of a well-oiled machine, and where future-ready infrastructure meets community needs head-on. This vision has come to life at Good Samaritan University
Imagine a world where the walls of schools, offices, and public buildings not only dampen noise but also actively combat climate change with every fiber of their being. That vision is becoming reality through Autex Acoustics’ groundbreaking acoustic wall system, a product born from New Zealand wool
Imagine walking into a rental office in Silicon Valley, one of the most expensive housing markets in the country, only to find that the rent for a modest apartment has skyrocketed beyond reason—not because of market demand, but due to a hidden agreement among landlords to inflate prices. This
Imagine walking into a brand-new building billed as the pinnacle of modern design, complete with promises of cutting-edge automation and energy efficiency, only to discover that the systems barely talk to each other, the lighting flickers unpredictably, and the HVAC struggles to maintain a
As the winter chill settles over Wisconsin this December, a different kind of energy is heating up the state’s public infrastructure landscape with two transformative building projects hitting the bidding stage. Overseen by the University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout) and the Wisconsin Department
Imagine stepping into an Upper West Side apartment in New York City, nestled within a neo-Gothic Revival building that’s as much a cultural icon as it is a home, having been featured in the popular series "Only Murders in the Building." This isn’t just any residence; it’s a canvas where quiet
Imagine a world where buildings power themselves, not through sprawling electrical grids or endless battery replacements, but by tapping into the very environment around them—light streaming through windows, heat radiating from walls, or even the subtle vibrations of daily activity. This isn’t a
In the heart of Vancouver’s vibrant Fairview neighborhood, a 28-storey tower at 2538 Birch St. is undergoing a transformation that could redefine urban development with a deeply human focus. Originally slated to address the city’s pressing housing shortage as a rental project with 258 units, this
