by creedla | Jun 21, 2018 | Environment, Green Construction
What does it take for architecture to be sustainable? It’s not just vehicles that contribute to pollution; buildings consume 20-50% of physical resources and produce emissions long after construction. Sustainable architecture includes both the use of resources in...
by creedla | Mar 23, 2018 | Environment, Green Construction, Los Angeles Construction Projects
A couple weeks ago we talked about the case for urban density and combating urban sprawl. This week, we want to touch on urban density again and focus on its many benefits as well as how to implement it successfully. Urban density serves to bring people together by...
by creedla | Feb 26, 2018 | Environment, Green Construction
Every city started somewhere. While it’s likely that many of the original buildings in most cities have been lost, chances are there are a number of hidden gems just waiting to be revived. Every building has a story, and repurposing these spaces helps to ensure that...
by creedla | Feb 19, 2018 | Environment, Los Angeles Construction Projects
Cities draw people together. They provide opportunities for connections, careers, lifestyles, families, and more. So why are so many of them designed for cars? “If you plan cities for cars and traffic, you get cars and traffic. If you plan for people and places, you...
by creedla | Feb 9, 2018 | Environment, Green Construction
Around the world, cities are beginning to reconnect with nature by including green, sustainable design into their architecture. It’s more important than ever to incorporate green practices into everything we do, and especially into what we build. Structures created...
by creedla | Jan 23, 2018 | Environment, Green Construction
The construction industry is expected to start 2018 with a 3% growth to reach $765 billion in the United States, according to a report released by Dodge Data & Analytics. Such impressive numbers indicate how much this industry has a heavy impact on our lives....
