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 | Mar 5, 2018 | Green Construction
The city of the future is a city that reaches for the sky. As populations grow, cities grow to accommodate them, and the sprawling trend of cities expanding outwards is becoming less and less sustainable. The solution? Building upwards! From easier transportation and...
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 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 | Feb 2, 2018 | Green Construction
Grasses, shrubs, moss, and trees are things you’d normally only find on the ground. Now, however, cities are starting to see the many benefits of bringing all that greenery up to the rooftops of buildings. From reduced energy usage and sustainability to aesthetic...
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....