Buildings Buzz - Apr 16th, 2024
 
 
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April 16, 2024
The library underwent a four-year, $124 million renovation aimed at modernizing its 1938 structure and design to contemporary safety, accessibility and service standards.
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The MovinCool Climate Pro® Series takes portable air conditioning to the next level. Turn to Spot Coolers for a full line of trouble-free HVAC solutions.

Henry Chamberlain, the president and COO of BOMA International and BOMI, is retiring at the end of 2024 after 39 years as BOMA International staff. He’ll be succeeded by Mary Lue Peck, senior vice president. BUILDINGS sat down with both of them to discuss CRE’s evolution—and its future.
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How do you make a smart building even smarter? Download this Infographic to discover what happened when one customer used AI-enabled building technology to achieve their sustainability and energy goals.
A large multi-wall mural, bold colors, large acoustical baffles, repurposed ergonomic chairs and other colorful elements make a powerful design statement. See how Method Architecture achieved its free-flowing style.
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Sharing well researched data on consumer likes and dislikes in public bathrooms, this guide presents handwashing public restroom hygiene trends and survey insights for facility managers. Addressing key pain points with design and restroom maintenance solutions, this E-Book provides guidance for improving public restroom cleanliness, touchless fixtures...
Regenerative design, a shift from traditional sustainable design, aims to not only improve the built environment but also repair natural and human systems.
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LightSPEC West is networking, education, and solutions for specifiers and buyers of lighting and controls. Experience a range of products and services vital to building designers, owners, and operators, register for just $25 today!

A fire can be the biggest catastrophe you face as a building owner or manager, but the danger doesn’t end when the flames are out. Hazardous materials like asbestos may be disturbed. Keep these 6 strategies top of mind after a fire.
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This family of curvilinear luminaires includes standard radii and angles that can be specified from the cut sheet to create curved patterns and soft, rounded shapes. Powerful lumen outputs enhance interior architecture in a variety of environments.
NXT Level Plus Lite is a lightweight self-leveling underlayment ideal for projects with load-bearing concerns. Compatible with a diverse range of substrates, the free-flowing, pump-friendly compound can be poured up to 4 inches thick.
Bring the beauty of nature into any shared space with this resilient flooring, which features refined wood grains, a palette of warm neutral tones and a lightly textured surface. The collection provides a natural connection in any interior area.
This adjustable post and beam system creates a room within a room, delivering diverse new spaces in open-plan offices. It’s simple to install and requires no major construction work. Choose from three types of panels and optional accessories.