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Supersizing higher education: BD+C's latest building sector report tracks the rise of mega buildings on university and college campuses.

Supersizing higher education: Tracking the rise of mega buildings on university campuses Mega buildings on higher education campuses aren’t unusual. But what has been different lately is the sheer number of supersized projects that have been in the works over the last 12–15 months....

The world of college football is no stranger to change. Today’s athletes need a comprehensive, modern training facility that supports their physical and mental well-being.

6 examples of modern college training facilities HOK discusses the future of college training facilities, with six design takeaways derived from a discussion between Dan Radakovich, Director of Athletics at the University of Miami, and Trevor Bechtold, Director, HOK’s Sports + Recreation + Enter...

Here’s how you really experience architecture...according to science

Here’s how you really experience architecture—according to science We often think that we perceive environments through sight, smell, touch, sound and taste. But what if there are more senses involved in our perception? ...

Urban planners are increasingly thinking of cities less as rain jackets and more as sponges.

If You Don’t Already Live in a Sponge City, You Will Soon Less pavement and more green spaces help absorb water instead of funneling it all away—a win-win for people and urban ecosystems....

Contractors confident in the face of falling backlog

Contractors confident in the face of falling backlog New work declined in January but remains one month higher than this time last year, per a new Associated Builders and Contractors report....