How do you save money on overall building design, materials, and construction costs? Adaptive reuse. If form follows function, the last era left us with large form buildings that no longer served the function. Jane Jacobs, an activist known for her influence on urban studies, once said "Cities need old buildings so badly it is…
Arkansas is known as the "natural state" and the University of Arkansas is keeping it that way! The new Art + Design District phase I is a LEED Silver project. Green building best practices were followed from the beginning. The building was constructed at the site of a former foundry and metal shop. Materials from…
Lackland Air Force Base has long been the gateway to the Air Force for many young men entering service. The Base recently started to add new multi-use facilities that include dorms, parking, and training space for the men. And, being a federal project, the air force base is working towards LEED certification with the dormitory.…
Our skylights can be made in virtually any shape, one of the more unique designs is the low-profile barrel vault. This skylight looks like half a tube when you look down the center. Built for Delaware County Community College, the red-framed barrel provides natural light for the full 100' span across the rooftop of the…
Facing a crisis of obesity and diabetes combined with rising health care costs, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center decided to make an investment in the future of Lafourche, La, and surrounding parishes. The Thibodaux Wellness Center combines the latest in technology and prevention in an over 220,000 sq ft facility. The facility includes fitness, education, rehabilitation,…
Everything's bigger in Texas, and the new Toyota North America Headquarters is no exception. When Toyota first came to the United States in 1957, it started in a small, old car dealership. Located in Southern California, they had 2 vehicle brands and a very foreign name. Today Toyota is one of the most recognized and respected car…