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Calling all code breakers! Decoding Density is a global competition to reimagine the future of six-storey plus apartments. Challenge code restrictions and dive into a world where design helps housing affordability and climate resilience.

Some projects take ironmongery design and specification to the next level and Grantley Hall is just such a project. Em-B Solutions #architecturalironmongery #winnerofwinners #doorhardware #colaboration

"Proposed Project Aims to Link Kennedy Center and National Mall" Read the full article below..

Since 2009, Historic Nashville, Inc. (HNI) has published the annual Nashville Nine, a list of local historic properties endangered by demolition, neglect or development. Every year, the Nashville Nine is compiled through a public nomination process, revealing historic buildings and places that matter to the people of our city. Through this community-driven program, HNI has brought to the public’s attention a wide variety of the city’s endangered historic and cultural resources, including residential properties, parks, civic and commercial buildings, neighborhood schools, churches, and even neon signs. These properties represent a range of historic time periods, architectural styles, and building types that embody Nashville and Davidson County’s rich and diverse history. #NashvilleNine #historicpreservation #nashvillehistoricpreservation #preservenashville #historicpreservationtn

There are some challenging - and valid - points in this opinion piece, especially when you consider how Charleston was built, but there has to be a middle ground. Preservation guidelines are often a blunt tool, not well coordinated with zoning practices or intent. Historic districts have been overused in places where form-base zoning or neighborhood conservation districts would have been a better solution to achieve the end result. Adaptive use strategies need to be encouraged and innovation in grant programs to accommodate building upgrades, such as the installation of sprinkler systems, as valid as subsidies for facade improvements, to maintain the character of a neighborhood or business district.

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🔨 Dive into our latest case study video as we tackle the roofing challenges of the iconic Levidian building! Experience firsthand how Cambridge Roofers seamlessly blend innovation with tailored solutions, even for the most intricate projects. Commercial property owners, this one's for you! Don't miss out. 🏢💡 #CommercialRoofing #CambridgeRoofers #RoofingCambridge

👨💼 JCW Development Manager, Matt Krogman, is sharing some takeaways after attending NAIOP CRE Converge last week. “A recurring theme throughout the event was the significance of collaboration. Industry players emphasized the need for real estate developers, architects, urban planners, and government bodies to closely collaborate.” 🏗 At JCW Development LLC, we understand that not only does every building need a beginning – but so does every relationship! 🤝 📖 Read the full blog below, and reach out to a member of the team to learn more about how we build communities through our passion for development and construction! https://lnkd.in/gacD7akG #conferences #communities #teamwork #blog #industryinsights

As we step into the New Year, we find ourselves pausing to contemplate the past 12 months—celebrating the projects we've championed and their impact on diverse communities across the Greater Chicago Area. We are grateful to our clients and partners who helped to make these projects possible in 2023! 1.    Cultural Venues: Obama Presidential Center Building Envelope Commissioning, Obama Foundation 2.    Cultural Venues: McKee House Adaptive Reuse Study, Midwest SOARRING Foundation 3.    Government: High Efficiency Building Systems and Envelope Repairs, Forest Preserves of Cook County Headquarters 4.    Government: Fire Engine House Envelope Assessments, City of Chicago, Assets, Information and Services 5.    Higher Education: William Rainey Harper College Façade Repairs 6.    Hospitality: Goose Island Beer Company Brewpub at the Salt Shed 7.    K-12 Education: The Field School Historic Preservation and Tax Credit Consulting 8.    Residential: Multiple Building Exterior Wall Critical Examination and 10-year Plan, Chicago Housing Authority 9.    Transportation: Westmont Station Renovation, Metra Commuter Rail 10. Transportation: Montrose Blue Line Station All Stations Accessibility Program’s Renovation, Chicago Transit Authority We’re excited for all that 2024 has in store! #yearinreview #architecture #historicarchitecture #historicbuildings #buildingrehabilitation #historicrestoration #restoration #buildingrestoration #renovation #adaptivereuse #adaptivereusearchitecture #architecturaldesign #historicpreservation #savingplaces