Architecture & Design
Why Permitting Time Has Doubled Since 2000
The cry for more housing is getting louder, but the public process is slowing down.
Built to Last: Strategies for Designing Resilient Multifamily Units
Design at the unit level is about more than planning for the next disaster.
The Hidden Risks Behind Office-to-Residential Conversions
As changing a building’s original purpose becomes more common, so do the challenges and limitations that come with it.
It’s Time to Give Natural Construction Materials Their Due
Are new energy codes and building performance standards discouraging their use?
The ’90s Summer Effect in Multifamily
Why residents are craving the past and more connection.
How Art Can Be a Multifamily Differentiator
As amenity packages become increasingly interchangeable, developers are turning to art to create identity, connection and a stronger sense of place.
The Mall Gets a Residential Address
Housing is becoming a central piece of mall repositioning as owners look beyond traditional retail and toward mixed-use destinations.
The New Math of Multifamily Development: Why Every Decision Has to Work Harder Than It Did Five Years Ago
Margins are tighter. Contingencies disappear faster. And decisions that once had relatively small financial consequences can now have a meaningful impact on an entire project.
Harnessing AI-Assisted Design During Early Feasibility
How machine-generated insights reveal new pathways and opportunities for yield.