by creedla | Oct 5, 2016 | Aesthetics And Renovations, Green Construction
Updates to historical buildings can introduce many necessary changes without upsetting existing aesthetics. A few decades ago, urban blight and a lackluster economy meant developers could easily (and cheaply) acquire land in many areas around the country. Existing...
by creedla | Sep 21, 2016 | Architecture, City Planners in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Construction Projects
The Los Angeles City Hall… Strengthening the Heart of a City Los Angeles Environmentally-responsible Construction Projects Designed by prominent architects Austin, Parkinson, and Martin, the stunning LA City Hall proudly stood as the city’s tallest building for almost...
by creedla | Sep 15, 2016 | Environmental News, Green Construction
Green construction initiatives have rapidly progressed in the last 20 years. One of the major goals of such an ideology was to create net zero energy buildings. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) defined what such a facility is in September of 2015 as “an...
by creedla | Sep 7, 2016 | City Planners in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Suburbs
Age-friendly communities can help an ageing population live easier and more confidently Human population experts predict that by 2050, approximately 22% of the global population will be at least 60 years old. In response to this, a new initiative being introduced by...
by creedla | Aug 24, 2016 | Environment, Environmental News
West Closure Complex… Humble Name, Huge Expectations After Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans in 2005, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was tasked with helping the State of Louisiana come up with a solution to control flooding in this vulnerable, low-lying area....
