Operations & Technology
Modern Design Shapes New Lighting Collections
Danish brand Louis Poulsen launched three new collections and an extension to an existing popular collection.
Transforming Unit Design
Marc Fairbrother of CallisonRTKL explains how new unit plans allow residents to have multiple, flexible spaces that can accommodate different configurations, integrating technology and energy-efficiency.
A Full-Building Access Solution
Latch is one of the few smart access systems on the market designed specifically for multifamily users. With a wide range of access options and a built-in security camera, it is tailored for ease of resident and management use alike.
Using IoT as an Amenity
Technology is the new differentiator between multifamily properties and competitors. Felicite Moorman, CEO of STRATIS, explains how the Internet of Things offers both convenience and cost savings.
A Truck-Sharing Service for Residents
Recently featured on ABC reality show, Truxx is a platform like Uber, but for trucks and vans so users can move large objects. Apartment buildings are now offering the service for new residents moving in.
Set Your Apartments Apart by Allowing Pets
While owners might see too much risk in allowing pets, these fears are usually based on myth, not fact. And the rewards commonly outweigh the costs.
Finlay Expands Management Portfolio With FL Community
The firm will manage Jackson Square Apartments in Tallahassee, a property that has recently been purchased by Finlay’s sister multifamily investment company, Lloyd Jones Capital.
Renters Looking to Live Green: AMLI Survey
The company’s first Sustainable Living Index showed that 84 percent of residents find living in a green home important to them, while 64 percent are even willing to pay a higher rent for sustainable features.
Catering to All Ages With the Right Amenities
Today’s renters are looking to enhance their renting experience by finding communities that are the right fit. Brent Kohere of Morgan Properties describes the amenities that appeal to residents of different generations.
Peak Campus Selected to Manage Texas Student Housing
The 348-bed, 183-unit community is currently under construction in San Marcos. Upon completion, slated for fall 2018, the property will serve Texas State University.