by Paul Kenney | Nov 20, 2014 | A/E Industry News, Uncategorized
U.S., China Jointly Set Climate Change Goals LONDON—U.S. President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping of China have announced climate change targets that include the two countries making significant carbon reduction commitments, including China’s first public...
by Paul Kenney | Nov 13, 2014 | A/E Industry News, Uncategorized
New Building Program Aims to Make Occupants ‘Green’ NEW ORLEANS—The International WELL Building Institute has launched the WELL Building Standard Version 1.0, which focuses on enhancing people’s health and well-being through the built environment....
by Paul Kenney | Nov 13, 2014 | A/E Industry News, Uncategorized
Australian Residential Tower Named ‘Best Tall Building Worldwide’ CHICAGO—A residential building in Sydney has been named the “Best Tall building Worldwide” by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). One Central Park beat 87...
by Paul Kenney | Nov 13, 2014 | A/E Industry News, Uncategorized
Elevators Race to Top as Technology Matches Skyscraper Growth LONDON—The world’s tallest buildings compete for the distinction of being the tallest, as well as on a lesser known measure that pushes the limits of modern engineering: elevator speed. Ultra-fast...
by Paul Kenney | Nov 6, 2014 | A/E Industry News, Uncategorized
Potentially Harmful Thirdhand Smoke Lingers Long After Smoke Clears BERKELEY, Calif.—Thirdhand smoke continues to have harmful health impacts for many hours after a cigarette has been extinguished, according to newly published research. Scientists at the U.S....