INFOGRAPHIC: LEED in Motion

This new infographic from USGBC illustrates the many facets of LEED and how the program encourages and implements green building initiatives. 

ECO-MONDAY ROUND-UP #5: Best Green Building Posts

Get ready for another round of recently-published, "Eco-centric" articles and posts in celebration of this week's #EcoMonday:

Minneapolis to build 100 green homes on city's North Side 

What’s Good for the Environment Can Be Good for Business 

GREEN: The new gold in real estate  

O’Hare Airport's Vertical Aeroponic Garden Takes Flight 

Demand Rises For Sustainable And Safe Structures

Green building methods for hospitals in the UAE

Franklin Institute Undergoes Addition, Retrofit Project 

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INFOGRAPHIC: It Pays to Go Green!

Why does sustainable architecture matter in small business?
Learn the answer(s) with this infographic from Autodesk's "Line//Shape//Space".

5 Tips from NOAA on How to Prepare for the 2013 Hurricane Season

Hurricane season officially kicks off tomorrow.  To help raise awareness, NOAA's National Hurricane Center has put together a short list of tips on how to prepare for - and survive - the 2013 hurricane season.

1. Know the difference between hurricane and tropical storm “watches” and “warnings.” Areas reported to be on hurricane watch is a warning for residents to be on alert of a potential storm. Areas that are reported to have a storm warning, are required to take immediate actions against safeguarding life.

To Repair or Replace: 4 Detention Equipment Maintenance Tips

Old or faulty equipment can be an inmate
escape problem waiting to happen.

Inmate escape prevention is the number one concern of detention facility personnel.  No matter how vigilant a guard might be, the chances of a prisoner fleeing increase exponentially if faulty equipment is being used.

This is why careful inspection of existing equipment is so important.  Below are some detention equipment maintenance tips to help you determine if your facility's equipment is failing or about to fail.

Repairing or replacing components of a system when you notice a problem can mean the difference between peace of mind for the community, and a dangerous criminal at large.

Best Recent Posts About Architecture

We've compiled links from a variety of sources around the web to connect you with some of the best architectural articles that were recently published.  Enjoy!

What does an Architect do?

Bob Borson at - 3 weeks ago

Ask different architects the details of his or her daily job duties; you'll get a different answer every time. What an architect does on a daily basis depends on where they live, what kind of firm they work for, and a myriad of other factors. That's right, there are options ... more »

INFOGRAPHIC: A Look at Vertical Transportation Inside 1 World Trade Center

Last Friday, May 10, 2013, crews completed the installation of 1 World Trade Center's (1WTC) 408-foot spire.  The spire brings the building to 1,776 ft, making it the tallest structure in the western hemisphere and third-tallest in the world.  Construction on 1WTC began in 2006.

Check out the infographic below by ThyssenKrupp outlining the details of the vertical transportation  system inside 1 World Trade Center.   You may also refer to our previous infographic about 1WTC, which is located here. 

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INFOGRAPHIC: Most Amazing Construction Projects

What are some of the most amazing construction projects still around today?  Rock and Dirt, a heavy equipment marketplace, answers this question with an eye-catching outline of notable masterpieces worth knowing more about.

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