Architecture & Design

Reviving the Past Through Adaptive Reuse

Abandoned buildings have a deeply negative impact on their surrounding areas, so why aren’t more of them restored? Here’s what some specialists think.

Creating Space With Meaning

Cuningham’s Amy Cheever on what it takes to design spaces that reflect the communities she serves. Listen to her wide-ranging insights in the latest episode of Mission Success: Women in Multifamily.

Passive House Standards Gain Ground in Multifamily

A close look at a strategy that’s providing fresh answers to the demand for energy-efficient multifamily operations.

Integrating Art Into Multifamily Communities

Displaying artwork at apartment communities not only enriches the space but also boosts social engagement.

Alfandre, Gardner Batt Break Ground on Salt Lake City Mixed-Use Project

The 150-unit Slate is expected to complete construction by the end of 2022.

Founder of Gensler Passes Away

The architect built his eponymous firm into one of the nation’s most innovative design practices.

Cirrus and Cascade, an adjoining 350-unit condominium tower and 530-unit apartment building under construction in Chicago, includes biophilic elements such as a 900-square-foot conservatory, floor-to-ceiling windows and unobstructed views over the 0.8-acre Cascade Park in the Lakeshore East neighborhood.

Biophilic Design Gets the Green Light in Multifamily

How the industry is going beyond just plants to bring nature into residential properties.

25 Park Row: A Classic New York Skyscraper Inspired by Nature

A backstage talk with Co-Developer Rachelle Friedman and Brandon Specketer of COOKFOX Architects on the new signature tower in downtown Manhattan.

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Attracting and Converting Potential Renters With Your Website

A property’s website is its virtual front door. Here’s how to make yours more welcoming.

Lifting the Amenities Lockdown: What Are Today’s Must-Haves?

Work from home is expected to be a lasting trend, and that is informing a number of choices around the amenities a building may offer.