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Exploring disaster relief housing

Disaster relief architecture has played an important role in rebuilding lost structures and also for constructing temporary buildings for immediate and longer-term housing needs.

Glass exteriors in commercial buildings: Four incredible buildings with glass facades

Here are four incredible designs from around the word featuring glass exteriors in commercial buildings.

Accessible building design: Making buildings better for all

With the population aging significantly – 1 in 5 residents are expected to be of retirement age by 2030 – accessible building design has never been more important.

Blurring lines between indoor and outdoor design in commercial buildings

Biophilic design strategies are well-known to benefit building inhabitants, and living and work areas that flow into the outdoors can be eye catching, boost indoor air quality and add a more comfortable feel to commercial spaces.

Understanding the generation gap in the construction industry

The construction industry is no stranger to the generation gap in today’s workforce. As Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Y, with their varying strengths, upbringings and communication styles are all squeezed onto a construction site, unique challenges are presented.

How building codes are evolving to encourage environmentally-friendly construction

Today’s building codes are still legal minimums required by state law, established to keep structures and their occupants safe. As such, green building design and construction practices are not necessarily built in.

The architecture and design industry’s response to COVID-19

The design and architecture industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic illustrates how the profession has sprung into action to help fight the global pandemic.