Architecture/Design
MHN Interview: A Winning Affordable Housing Design
Students from California Polytechnic State University recently competed in the Bank of America Low Income Housing Challenge to design the affordable community of the future. MHN speaks with Gail Lannoy, community development banking executive for the West region at Bank of America, about this challenge and about the winning entry,…
Continue reading →For Apartment Developers Investing in ‘Living’ Concrete, the Future is Now
Structures completed with living concrete will actively work to reduce carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. The plant life that grows on the concrete system absorbs CO2 while creating fresh oxygen. This features makes living concrete an ideal material for buildings in urban settings where carbon dioxide levels are often…
Continue reading →Green Apartment Design: ‘Animated Apertures’ Blur the Divide Between Indoors and Outside
A team of Los Angeles architects hopes to make a few drastic changes to the edifices that we call apartment buildings. Strangely enough, they are starting with the windows.…
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MHN Interview: Getting an Insider’s Perspective on Seniors Housing
In order to learn more about the useful design elements in seniors housing, the architects at D2 Architecture in Dallas have started the Sleepover Project, which allows them to spend a day at the facilities as a “resident” to learn more about the community. …
Continue reading →MHN Interview: Micro Apartment Designer on Living Large in Tiny Spaces
The LifeEdited concept embraces technology and smart design to live a happy life with less stuff, less space and less waste.…
Continue reading →White Paper: Multifamily Manufactured and Modular Construction
Modular manufacturing can offer the opportunity to conduct a meaningful portion of the construction in more competitive labor markets using sheltered, assembly line techniques, thus allowing task-skilled fabricators to conduct much of the building process without formal construction-trade training and apprenticeship.…
Continue reading →Case Study: AMCAL’s Mission Apartments in San Diego Provide LEED Gold Workforce Housing
AMCAL Multi-Housing Inc.'s Mission Apartments, designed by Withee Malcolm Architects, is an excellent example of what can be achieved when the developer, city agencies and architectural team work together.…
Continue reading →‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Are These 5 Apartment Design Trends Wearing Out Their Welcome?
It seems like a lot of apartments have similar design elements. Are these elements here to stay, or are they wearing out their welcome?…
Continue reading →MHN Interview: Clark Realty Capital and the Wounded Warrior Home Project
MHN talks to A.J. Caputo of Clark Realty Capital about the Wounded Warrior Home program, working with architect Michael Graves and IDEO, and designing beautiful and functional living spaces for disabled individuals.…
Continue reading →CoreNet Special Report – Flexible Workplace: Before, During, After Change
Office spaces are becoming more flexible to promote employee productivity. The end result is a smaller real estate footprint and increased employee collaboration. Will your company be an early adopter? …
Continue reading →2012 MHN Excellence Awards Winners
Congratulations to all the 2012 Gold and Silver winners!…
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