International
SOM Brings Green to Tech City in Vietnam
Da Nang City, Vietnam–A new master plan for a green city situated on the edge of the Danang in Vietnam has been unveiled by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM).
Heller Appointed as Green Growth Councilor
San Francisco–Jeffrey Heller, FAIA, president and founder of Heller Manus Architects, has been appointed to the Green Growth Leaders’ Council, an international alliance of leaders dedicated to accelerating the green economy.
JLL Secures South African Acquisition
London and Johannesburg–Jones Lang LaSalle announced the formation of Jones Lang LaSalle South Africa following the acquisition of one of the country’s leading corporate property service providers, Bradford McCormack & Associates.
New Bio-Diverse Tower Designed for Eco-City in China
As part of the Tianjin Eco-City in China, which aims to develop a socially harmonious, environmentally friendly city, a 200 meter-tall mixed-use commercial building has been designed with a bamboo forest in mind.
Infrastructure Growth in Latin America Promises Heightened Residential Demand
Washington, D.C.–The number and value of infrastructure projects in Latin America is ballooning, pointing to expanding economies for a number of countries in the region.
Economy Watch: Japanese Disaster Reverberates Worldwide
The damage to Japan is widespread, with ripples affecting numerous facets of finance and industry. And hackers at Anonymous are accusing Bank of America of playing dirty with homeowners insurance.
Social Housing Program Paves the Way for Development in Brazil
The Minha Casa Minha Vida (My House My Life) program is one of the world’s most ambitious social-housing programs, aiming at building 3 million homes by the end of 2014 and reducing the housing shortfall for low-income Brazilians by up to 40 percent.
Plans Revealed for First Phase of Residential Village at Sanctuary Belize
Stann Creek District, Belize– EcoFuture has revealed the $25 million Phase I Master Plan for the Marina Village, the focal point of Sanctuary Belize.
ICP Financial Goes Hunting for Distressed Properties
Boulder, Colo.–Investment specialist ICP Financial has inked a $4.8 billion deal with an unnamed but large European bank to buy distressed properties and mortgage portfolios directly from American banks.
New Company Bridges Gaps in Temporary Corporate Housing Market
Nomad Temporary Housing launched this month, filling the void for those searching for temporary accommodations.