Architecture & Design
Green Incentives for Brownfield Development
Green building and brownfield development are walking hand-in-hand these days, with urban infill projects likely to take a lead in the multi-housing comeback.
The Role of Construction in the Nation’s Recovery
One of the messages Clark Manus took away from a recent Clinton Global Initiative meeting is that not only do architects have to find what projects might be funded; they have to help put all the players together in public-private partnerships.
Foster to Design Massive Project on Toronto Lakefront
Toronto–The joint venture 3C Lakeshore Inc. has picked Foster + Partners to design its new Toronto waterfront project, which will include about 2,000 residential units.
Wilshire and La Brea Project Recognized, but Not Underway
Los Angeles–A planned mixed-use mid-rise that will include 478 units recently won a Gold Nugget Award but, as yet, has no specific timetable for construction.
Energy Efficiency Meets Unique Architecture with New Slovenia Apartments
The energy-efficient Lace apartment community in Nova Gorica, Slovenia, is designed with visually striking architecture that also protects from some of the country’s more extreme weather conditions.
Reflection of Resident and Neighborhood Personalities in Multifamily
The most successful multifamily residential buildings will be those built or renovated with a unique point of view that considers the life goals of the residents in the context of the neighborhood.
A Place for the Outdoorsman to Lay His Head in Tucson
Breathtaking views of the Catalina Mountains coupled with close proximity to Sabino Canyon and Udall Park ensure that Finisterra is in a prime location for the outdoor enthusiast.
MHN TV: Turning Prospects into Renters
MHN Editor-in-Chief Diana Mosher visits with Sanford Steinberg, AIA, CPG during the 2011 NAA conference in Las Vegas. Steinberg shares strategies for apartment unit layouts, how to create an inviting arrival experience that will seal the deal, and current trends shaping amenities.
Nightclub and Resort Styles Meet Outdoor Design
Outdoor spaces become extensions of the indoors and create intimate places where residents can gather. They’re also a great place to differentiate a property from the rest.
Design Study Proposes Ingenious Solution to Denver Water-Storage Issue
Denver–Architectural firm Meridian 105 Architecture’s proposed design for a 426,000 square-foot mixed-use residential high-rise introduces creative ideas for water conservation.