Architecture & Design
The MITRE Smart City Summit featured a major stance from Michael Dunaway, program lead for Global Communities Technology Challenge program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The stance: the importance of smart city open standards. Some of his points included opportunity for future growth of digital technologies to improve city infrastructure, prevent […]
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How Can Smart City Open Standards Be Achieved?
The MITRE Smart City Summit featured a major stance from Michael Dunaway, program lead for Global Communities Technology Challenge program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The stance: the importance of smart city open standards. Some of his points included opportunity for future growth of digital technologies to improve city infrastructure, prevent […]
Architecture & Design
The Cato Institute 2022 Housing Affordability National Survey Indicates Concern Over Housing Affordability
The Cato Institute 2022 Housing Affordability National Survey was released and the results reflect national concern regarding the housing market and its affordability. There are signs that the housing market is correcting itself after a couple of hot years, but the process has been gradual. Mortgage interest rates are still roughly twice what they were […]
Architecture & Design
Is the COP27 Focus on AEC Carbon Emissions Telling the Whole Story?
Construction sustainability continues to be an emphasis for international leaders. COP27, the UN’s gathering of more than 90 heads of state and 35,000 delegates from 190 countries, convened earlier in early November to discuss unified action against climate change and which industries need to take on a bulk of the responsibility to adjust operations and […]
Architecture & Design
A Look Into the Architectural Designs of the Lusail and 974 Stadium
The 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar has kicked off this year and to prepare for the event, Qatar has invested billions of dollars in building eco-friendly and architecturally advanced sports facilities, undertaking enormous economic and infrastructure developments. Lionel Scharly, Strategic Architectural Advisor, Real Estate Bees gives his perspective on Qatar World Cup buildings as well […]
Architecture & Design
2022 American Architecture Awards Showcase “Urban Generosity”
The much awaited 2022 American Architecture Awards are finally live, recognizing more than 150 innovative and impactful buildings across a variety of architectural firms. The American Architecture Awards are the U.S.’ highest public award for new architecture, urban planning, and generally prestigious architectural design. Organized jointly by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design […]
Architecture & Design
Sustainable Materials Shine at Dubai Design Week
Dubai Design Week returned for its eighth edition this month, gathering regional and international talent at the D3 Design District. Coinciding with the first week of COP27, the event fittingly showcased a range of innovative sustainable materials, such as sea bricks and even desert sand-based concrete! Here is what CEO of the digit group, […]
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Biden Nears Win as Japan, Dutch Back China Chip Controls
For more on the West’s race to implement China chip controls, read Bloomberg’s explainer on the computer chip “arms race.” (Bloomberg) — Japan and the Netherlands are poised to join the US in limiting China’s access to advanced semiconductor machinery, forging a powerful alliance that will undercut Beijing’s ambitions to build its own domestic […]
NYSE Mayhem Traced to a Staffer Who Left a Backup System Running
(Bloomberg) — More than 700 miles from Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange’s backup data center on Cermak Road in Chicago is supposed to safeguard US markets, standing by at all hours in case disaster ever strikes the world’s largest venue for trading shares. When markets are closed, it participates in a well-worn routine, […]
California Storms Have Farmers Rushing to Avoid Crop Shortfall
(Bloomberg) — California farmers are facing costly damages from weeks of severe California storms that may trigger more expensive US fruits and vegetables in a time of massive food inflation. “The numbers are going to be somewhere in the hundreds of millions and perhaps in the billions,” Dave Puglia, head of the trade group Western […]
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Architecture & Design
The Cato Institute 2022 Housing Affordability National Survey Indicates Concern Over Housing Affordability
The Cato Institute 2022 Housing Affordability National Survey was released and the results reflect national concern regarding the housing market and its affordability. There are signs that the housing market is correcting itself after a couple of hot years, but the process has been gradual. Mortgage interest rates are still roughly twice what they were […]
Is the COP27 Focus on AEC Carbon Emissions Telling the Whole Story?
Construction sustainability continues to be an emphasis for international leaders. COP27, the UN’s gathering of more than 90 heads of state and 35,000 delegates from 190 countries, convened earlier in early November to discuss unified action against climate change and which industries need to take on a bulk of the responsibility to adjust operations and […]
A Look Into the Architectural Designs of the Lusail and 974 Stadium
The 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar has kicked off this year and to prepare for the event, Qatar has invested billions of dollars in building eco-friendly and architecturally advanced sports facilities, undertaking enormous economic and infrastructure developments. Lionel Scharly, Strategic Architectural Advisor, Real Estate Bees gives his perspective on Qatar World Cup buildings as well […]
2022 American Architecture Awards Showcase “Urban Generosity”
The much awaited 2022 American Architecture Awards are finally live, recognizing more than 150 innovative and impactful buildings across a variety of architectural firms. The American Architecture Awards are the U.S.’ highest public award for new architecture, urban planning, and generally prestigious architectural design. Organized jointly by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design […]

Architecture & Design
2022 American Architecture Awards Showcase “Urban Generosity”
The much awaited 2022 American Architecture Awards are finally live, recognizing more than 150 innovative and impactful buildings across a variety of architectural firms. The American Architecture Awards are the U.S.’ highest public award for new architecture, urban planning, and generally prestigious architectural design. Organized jointly by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design […]
Sustainable Materials Shine at Dubai Design Week
Dubai Design Week returned for its eighth edition this month, gathering regional and international talent at the D3 Design District. Coinciding with the first week of COP27, the event fittingly showcased a range of innovative sustainable materials, such as sea bricks and even desert sand-based concrete! Here is what CEO of the digit group, […]
Should Mortgage Lenders Be Laying Off Their Pros in This Housing Market?
The never-ending wave of rising interest rates, and therefore pricier debt and consumer demand destruction, is turning buyers away from new home sales. Mortgage lenders are now laying off their pros in droves, hoping to weather the quagmire of a weak market. Is this short-term hemorrhage the right move? Origin Bank Sr. Mortgage Loan […]
Can Smart City Expo World Congress Get Human-Centric?
Barcelona is getting its digital ducks in a row to prepare for Smart City Expo World Congress, the leading international event on cities and smart urban solutions. Representatives from major global hubs like New York, Rio de Janeiro, Berlin, Sydney, Tokyo and Seoul are coming together to share knowledge, but also flex each country’s latest […]

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Can Smart City Expo World Congress Get Human-Centric?
Barcelona is getting its digital ducks in a row to prepare for Smart City Expo World Congress, the leading international event on cities and smart urban solutions. Representatives from major global hubs like New York, Rio de Janeiro, Berlin, Sydney, Tokyo and Seoul are coming together to share knowledge, but also flex each country’s latest […]
Are Hotel-to-Apartment Adaptive Reuse Conversions Worth the Investment?
The need for affordable housing, especially in major cities, is a constant challenge for tenants, an often-nebulous investment for developers, and a point of contention for city officials. A recent trend meant to fill this void and buoy development costs is getting mixed results, and its being attempted by several metros: Converting unused and underused […]
The Challenges of Working Capital for Small and Mid-Size Construction Businesses
Record inflation, rising interest rates, and myriad supply chain issues are an amalgamation of challenges for any business in today’s climate. For small and mid-size construction companies, any of these issues are difficult to manage, let alone face all three. Throw widespread labor shortages into the mix, and the situation doesn’t get any easier. […]
The Challenges Brought by a Cooling Housing Market
With the hot housing market that erupted during COVID-19, experts are starting to say we are “cooling off’ and trending toward a housing recession, reported Michael Bergin, Co-Founder, and VP of Platform at Higharc, a platform for home building design, construction, and sales. Housing market analyzer and owner of Zelman & Associates Ivy Zelman predicted […]
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Architecture & Design
DeskMakers: Introducing the Ribbon Collection
Deskmakers, a state-of-the-art facility and one of the leading office furniture manufacturers in the West, recently teamed up with Gecco Vision, an award-winning design firm spearheaded by Founder & Design Director Henner Jahns. Together they created a brand-new case goods line designed for the private office but flexible enough to stand out in any open […]
Dig Your Heels In: A Working Woman’s Series with Rachel Neill
As any parent knows, keeping kids occupied without using technology can prove to be quite challenging. Screen time continues to be on the rise with the increase in computers and smartphones replacing textbooks in the classroom. The global pandemic brought this to a head with quarantines and school closures necessitating the use of technology to […]
Studio Insights: Studio Spaces in Corporate Spaces
Companies recognize the need to produce video content to reach an audience more than ever before. Even further, the need for video content creation requires more access to production studio space. Peter Provost, President and Director of Design at Provost Studio, sees this rise of studio spaces within corporate workspaces. He spoke to Tyler Kern […]
Accelerating Texas K12 Education: Bilingual/ESL Education Association of The Metroplex and Their Annual Symposium
Liz Garza-Garcia, BEAM (Bilingual/ESL Education Association of the Metroplex for the North Central Texas Region) President, began her education journey with a simple goal in mind: to become an educator. During her University Studies, a professor changed Garza-Garcia’s direction, instilling in her the idea that if she possessed the ability to speak or learn another […]

Accelerating Texas K12 Education
Accelerating Texas K12 Education: Bilingual/ESL Education Association of The Metroplex and Their Annual Symposium
Liz Garza-Garcia, BEAM (Bilingual/ESL Education Association of the Metroplex for the North Central Texas Region) President, began her education journey with a simple goal in mind: to become an educator. During her University Studies, a professor changed Garza-Garcia’s direction, instilling in her the idea that if she possessed the ability to speak or learn another […]
Accelerating Texas K12 Education: TASA: Putting the Public Back into Public Education
With the education sector completely disrupted from the pandemic, school administration and students alike are feeling anxiety and pressure from the uncertainty and instability of the world. What does the ‘new normal’ look like for educating students? How are schools handling staff burnout? Answering these questions and more on Accelerating Texas K12 Education is Kevin […]
Studio Insights with Provost Studio: A/V Display, Fan Engagement, and Augmented Reality
Chanan Averbuch, Executive Vice President of Primeview USA, Inc. and Peter Provost, Associate AIA President and Director of Design at Provost Studio, sat down with host Tyler Kern to discuss the current state and future projections of A/V display, fan engagement, and reality technologies. Primeview USA is unique because they offer LED display technology and […]
Studio Insights: Studio Design: Video Walls and Post Pandemic Planning
More and more LED displays are beginning to replace TV screens in many spaces, like broadcast studios, webinars, conference rooms and lobbies. Over the last decade, there has been a boom of narrow pixel pitch products, particularly the 0.9–2.5 mm products. Aaron Kipfer, chief technology officer at Neoti, and Peter Provost, president and director of […]

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Studio Insights: Studio Design: Video Walls and Post Pandemic Planning
More and more LED displays are beginning to replace TV screens in many spaces, like broadcast studios, webinars, conference rooms and lobbies. Over the last decade, there has been a boom of narrow pixel pitch products, particularly the 0.9–2.5 mm products. Aaron Kipfer, chief technology officer at Neoti, and Peter Provost, president and director of […]
Roundtable Discussion: Broadcast Studio Project for FOX 5 DC
How does a broadcast studio project come together? It takes a lot of collaboration and communication between several experts. Studio Insights brought together a panel of key contributors to explain how they worked together to create the new Fox 5 DC Studios. Peter Provost, Director of Design & President of Provost Studio; Ben Jacobson, Project […]
Studio Insights: Shining a Bright Light on Studio Design
Lighting isn’t a popular topic, but it means everything for creating quality productions. John Gebbie, New York Business Development Director, Barbizon Electric Company and Peter Provost, President and Director of Design, Provost Studio, spoke with Host Tyler Kern about this. Lighting systems integration is infrastructure. “My role in the equation is to bring all those […]
Studio Insights: The Interconnection of Equipment and Workflow
Design-build projects look somewhat different in a pandemic. Timelines, budgets and materials are often in flux. Whether it’s a permanent installation for studios or one-day events, planning makes all the difference, as does having the right team. Discussing this subject, Studio Insights Host Tyler Kern spoke with Stefan Koniarz, project manager for Centerstage Global, and […]
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Architecture & Design
Building Blocks of Safety: Why Technology is Crucial for Creating Safer Construction Sites
Construction sites are inherently dangerous and with conditions changing daily from site-specific changes to weather conditions, it can be difficult to keep employees and contractors safe. In fact, 1061 employees died working in construction throughout 2019. Injuries for the same year were recorded at 79,660 with falls, slips, and trips accounting for more than 30% […]
The Future of LEED Certification and Construction
LEED certification, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a comprehensive rating system that green-focused companies aim for in the construction of their buildings. Abiding by the guidelines to meet this certification not only comes with the honor of being recognized as a company that places an importance on environmental safety, but also for […]
Reinventing Normal: Do Department Stores Have a Future?
Writer, speaker, retail futurist, and founder of consulting agency 22nd&5th Howard Saunders joins Reinventing Normal host Mark Landini to discuss the future of retail stores. Appreciating the long, hallowed history of shopping in the West and how it’s impacted the daily life of a vast cross-section of demographics, they dive into current industry problems and […]
Designing for Noise: Building Quieter Healthcare Facilities
The timeless movie classic, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” is set in the early 1960s. The grim psychological hospital is depicted with blank, white walls, hard and uninviting furniture, and barred windows to prevent the residents from escaping. Despite taking place almost 60 years ago, it sometimes seems like the hospital’s depiction doesn’t land […]

Architecture & Design
Designing for Noise: Building Quieter Healthcare Facilities
The timeless movie classic, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” is set in the early 1960s. The grim psychological hospital is depicted with blank, white walls, hard and uninviting furniture, and barred windows to prevent the residents from escaping. Despite taking place almost 60 years ago, it sometimes seems like the hospital’s depiction doesn’t land […]
Adaptive Reuse is Gaining Momentum to Tackle the Housing Crisis
With the housing market booming and driving up home prices in the US, “adaptive reuse,” or the buying up of large commercial spaces to convert into affordable housing, is gaining momentum. For instance, California’s Project Homekey purchased and converted entire hotels and office buildings into thousands of affordable units — more than 6,000 new […]
Will Future Designs Utilize a Smaller Footprint?
Commentary: Architects plan for the future with every design, and right now they are in a precarious spot. Will clients want designs that utilize smaller foot prints or is that an over reaction to the past year? We asked architect Margine Biswas to weigh in on what design trends she is seeing. UC Santa […]
InfoComm 2021: Can AI Take the Artificial Out of the Office Experience?
Key Points: Many companies are facing and the question they’re repeatedly asking is how they make the office a place that employees truly want to be? AI is really going to take our workspace and personalize it because it is constantly learning how it is able to adjust to your work experience. Commentary: The […]

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InfoComm 2021: Can AI Take the Artificial Out of the Office Experience?
Key Points: Many companies are facing and the question they’re repeatedly asking is how they make the office a place that employees truly want to be? AI is really going to take our workspace and personalize it because it is constantly learning how it is able to adjust to your work experience. Commentary: The […]
InfoComm 2021: The Real Impact of the Pandemic on AV’s Work and Workforce
The pandemic left lasting impacts on industry demographics and workflows; the AV industry is no exception. Our team on the ground at InfoComm 2021 wanted to get a pulse for some of the ways COVID left women in AV with less work and resources, as well as whether AV design work itself has shifted in […]
InfoComm 2021: How Architecture Embraced Disruption & Technology to Tackle Hybrid Work
Key Points: The pandemic shifted the traditional office model. The notion of hybrid work has been building for a long time. Companies must now focus on leveraging technology to empower employees to work from anywhere. Commentary: The events of 2020 forever changed how and where we work, disrupting the traditional office model. At InfoComm […]
Architecture’s Role in Creating and Communicating Culture
Key Points: Architecture is a form of art that can communicate culture and history. As an art form, architecture can be challenging because it must be practical and adhere to societal constraints, while still expressing aesthetic principles. Architecture can be designed in a specific style, which allows for designers to incorporate local styles and […]
How Can Smart City Open Standards Be Achieved?
The MITRE Smart City Summit featured a major stance from Michael Dunaway, program lead for Global Communities Technology Challenge program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The stance: the importance of smart city open standards. Some of his points included opportunity for future growth of digital technologies to improve city infrastructure, prevent […]
The Cato Institute 2022 Housing Affordability National Survey Indicates Concern Over Housing Affordability
The Cato Institute 2022 Housing Affordability National Survey was released and the results reflect national concern regarding the housing market and its affordability. There are signs that the housing market is correcting itself after a couple of hot years, but the process has been gradual. Mortgage interest rates are still roughly twice what they were […]
Is the COP27 Focus on AEC Carbon Emissions Telling the Whole Story?
Construction sustainability continues to be an emphasis for international leaders. COP27, the UN’s gathering of more than 90 heads of state and 35,000 delegates from 190 countries, convened earlier in early November to discuss unified action against climate change and which industries need to take on a bulk of the responsibility to adjust operations and […]
A Look Into the Architectural Designs of the Lusail and 974 Stadium
The 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar has kicked off this year and to prepare for the event, Qatar has invested billions of dollars in building eco-friendly and architecturally advanced sports facilities, undertaking enormous economic and infrastructure developments. Lionel Scharly, Strategic Architectural Advisor, Real Estate Bees gives his perspective on Qatar World Cup buildings as well […]
2022 American Architecture Awards Showcase “Urban Generosity”
The much awaited 2022 American Architecture Awards are finally live, recognizing more than 150 innovative and impactful buildings across a variety of architectural firms. The American Architecture Awards are the U.S.’ highest public award for new architecture, urban planning, and generally prestigious architectural design. Organized jointly by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design […]
Sustainable Materials Shine at Dubai Design Week
Dubai Design Week returned for its eighth edition this month, gathering regional and international talent at the D3 Design District. Coinciding with the first week of COP27, the event fittingly showcased a range of innovative sustainable materials, such as sea bricks and even desert sand-based concrete! Here is what CEO of the digit group, […]
Built Modular: The Guiding Principles of Forming Indigenous Partnerships
Today, Indigenous people are dependent on funding and grants to run various programs within their communities. For Black Diamond Group (BDG) in Canada, their focus is on helping the Indigenous prosper through mutual partnership. So, why is it important to keep Indigenous groups at top of mind? As exclusion was formerly the norm, Canada now […]
Should Mortgage Lenders Be Laying Off Their Pros in This Housing Market?
The never-ending wave of rising interest rates, and therefore pricier debt and consumer demand destruction, is turning buyers away from new home sales. Mortgage lenders are now laying off their pros in droves, hoping to weather the quagmire of a weak market. Is this short-term hemorrhage the right move? Origin Bank Sr. Mortgage Loan […]
Single-Family Home Building Reaches Two-Year Low
U.S. homebuilding fell more than expected in September causing the number of new single-family home builds to tumble to the lowest level in more than two years. New single-family home projects have fallen to 4.7%, an annual rate of 892,000, the lowest level since May 2020, and are unlikely to see a rebound soon with […]