Architecture & Design
Big Unit with a Small Footprint
Wisznia | Architecture + Development brings a creative approach to adaptive reuse in New Orleans.
On the Hill: The Post Construction Rule
The EPA is currently developing a proposal that would impose requirements on new developments, redevelopments and MS4s (municipal storm-sewer systems) to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff.
Keeping Residents Happy
“There is no magic wand for improving resident retention,” says Doug Miller, founder and president of the resident satisfaction specialist firm SatisFacts Research.
From Decay to Development in New Orleans
Since Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has undergone a makeover as real estate developers have turned abandoned industrial buildings into multi-housing complexes, transforming derelict neighborhoods into thriving communities.
Model Home Proves Successful for Brooklyn Building
Developers hope a model home with a “lived-in look” will appeal to renters at Arias Park Slope.
San Diego Project Goes from LEED Silver to Gold
The use of structural concrete on the University of California, San Diego’s new Rita Atkinson Residences appears to have done wonders in complementing the design and structure of this 450-bed apartment building.
MHN Interview: Michael Ytterberg of BLT Architects Takes on Cramped Apartments
Michael R. Ytterberg, principal, BLT Architects, speaks with MHN on the firm’s recent projects, and shares insight on maximizing space in an apartment.
Meet the Winners of the 2011 Excellence Awards
The MHN Excellence Awards recognize outstanding people, companies and properties throughout the industry and the contributions they have made to the multi-housing sector in recent years.
Editor’s Note: The Industry Steps Out to Celebrate the MHN Award Winners
Editor-in-Chief Diana Mosher discusses the winners of the 2011 MHN Excellence Awards.
Armstrong Releases ‘Rejuvenations’, a Sophisticated Vinyl Flooring Line
Armstrong Commercial Flooring releases ‘Rejuvenations’, a versatile line of vinyl flooring that can enter any design project across the full spectrum of commercial real estate. The durable and trend-forward styles are perfect for apartment lobbies, hallways and common areas.