When evaluating the prospective location for a multi-family residential project, there are many factors that should be considered. Chief among them is a factor that is often overlooked: potentially intrusive existing noise sources around the building site.

A new 290-unit apartment building called Parc Haven Apartments is one of the standout additions. It features industrial-style metal cladding that references the train tracks it adjoins, along with colorful metal panel highlights that nod to the park’s signature sculpture sited directly across the street.

The compact campus employs modular units to create individual sleeping units, most with private bathrooms, connected to other residents by shared services and community spaces. Instead of the congregate dorm-style shelters found in many U.S. cities, this approach gives each resident a private, lockable, conditioned sleeping space.

New energy codes are placing strict limitations on the amount of glass that can be incorporated into a new building. In high temperatures, glass simply lets in too much heat, and in low temperatures, too much cold. Reducing the amount of glass in a building reduces heating and cooling costs significantly.

The International Code Council kicks off the 43rd annual Building Safety Month. The campaign raises awareness about the importance of building codes and the role that building safety professionals play in keeping our communities safe.

The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art announced Union Studio Architecture & Community Design, headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, as the distinguished recipient of the 2023 Gindroz Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing.

To house residents of such an eclectic area in a new mixed-use apartment building, the developer sought out a look that balanced The Grove’s masonry-heavy traditional look with a contemporary aesthetic.

In this role, Adam will lead the multifamily and mixed-use studio in the Chicago office, leading business development throughout the city and the larger Midwest market.

The unique structure cascades, twisting and turning within its shell, resulting in varying floor plates that necessitated a creative problem-solving approach for construction.

Creating mid-rise apartment buildings that are both affordable and attractive can be a challenge. Architects must balance the desire to add exterior flair without busting a client’s budget.