Nigeria is taking bold steps towards sustainable buildings

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, represented by Dr. Japhet Musa, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to safer, more sustainable and inclusive urban development across Nigeria. Speaking on North Central Regional Workshop on “Be Bold About Buildings” In Abuja, the minister described the initiative as an important step in… Continue reading Nigeria is taking bold steps towards sustainable buildings

The artist gives cultural form and function to the Clark-Fulton bus stop

When internationally acclaimed artist Edra Soto was growing up in Puerto Rico, she noticed the common, distinctive style of the island's homes and bus stops. “Residential architecture in Puerto Rico for working-class communities consists largely of concrete houses with decorative concrete blocks and integrated decorative iron fences. [called rejas]Explains Soto. “I started researching the decorative… Continue reading The artist gives cultural form and function to the Clark-Fulton bus stop

Amended budget repairs some fences | Features

SHEPHERDSVILLE – Confusion over amended budget plans led to a confusing discussion and a confusing vote on the Shepherdsville City Council. City Attorney Katherine Dozier presented the second reading of ordinances amending the city's general budget, as well as its wastewater budget and the budget for the current 2025-26 fiscal year. Early in the process,… Continue reading Amended budget repairs some fences | Features

Her Grandmother's Hands – Chicago Reader

Chances are you've seen Summer Coleman's graphic design or branding work. She designed the eye-catching, glossy menu and window graphics at Bronzeville Winery. She designed the flowing blue branding for Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton; an updated, comprehensive logo for the Brave Space Alliance; and the vibrant design of the Hazel Crest Creative Arts Center in… Continue reading Her Grandmother's Hands – Chicago Reader

Congress is using CRA to repeal the BLM Resource Management Plan, causing chaos on public lands

DENVER-The U.S. Senate has voted to pass a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution targeting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Miles City Field Office in Montana (HJ Res. 104/SJ Res 61). The Senate is expected to vote later this week on CRA resolutions targeting the North Dakota Field Office… Continue reading Congress is using CRA to repeal the BLM Resource Management Plan, causing chaos on public lands

Green Hedge sells 100 MW battery storage project in Germany

By: Mercom Capital Group Green Hedge Infra, a developer of utility-scale battery storage projects, has completed the sale of its first ready-to-build battery storage project in Germany to Econergyan independent power producer specializing in renewable energy. The 100 MW project currently under construction is located on a mixed commercial area near Senftenberg in the Brandenburg… Continue reading Green Hedge sells 100 MW battery storage project in Germany

Isokern: A fireplace that was forged in the oven of nature

The atmosphere within a house can be as influential on the real estate market, in which perception is worth and emotions as the square meters. A fireplace function enters the heart of a buyer and may increase the resale potential of a house. More than just A Cozy detailA fireplace is a design anchor that… Continue reading Isokern: A fireplace that was forged in the oven of nature

Climate-smart housing design helps cities beat the heat

Painting walls in light colors, insulating roofs, choosing medium windows, and orienting buildings in the path of the sun seem like easy decisions. But they could provide relief from climate change for millions of people in the world's most vulnerable regions. That is the message of a study that appears in the journal Energy and… Continue reading Climate-smart housing design helps cities beat the heat

Personnel Excellence: Campus Planning and Architecture

The Campus Planning and Architecture Department is a dedicated group of architects and planners who work hard to ensure that the physical campus is attractive, consistent, functional and sustainable. Walking around Purdue University's West Lafayette campus, the historic architecture and exquisite landscapes certainly stood out. There is a dedicated group of architects and planners who… Continue reading Personnel Excellence: Campus Planning and Architecture