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September 30,2015

Measuring Performance in Sustainable Buildings

Sustainable building practices have led to a significant reduction in the amount of energy and materials required to construct and maintain modern buildings. From green architectural design to eco-friendly building operations solutions, sustainable buildings aim to reduce, reuse, and recycle to further both financial and ecological goals. The key to future development in this field is the accurate measurement of success with regard to projected sustainability, which will help to drive increasingly efficient design and construction methods. Individual Monitoring The best way to determine whether sustainable practices are effective once construction is complete is individual property monitoring. Recording the amount…

September 16,2015

A Look at Mysterious Corporate Labs

Corporate laboratories are places where design innovation and technological advancements can happen very quickly. As companies opt to downsize their properties and improve efficiency to reduce waste, corporate labs are becoming focused places where projects are often completed in secrecy before they are ready for unveiling. Keep reading for a quick look at a few of the most famous and mysterious corporate laboratories and the innovative architecture behind them. Skunk Works “Skunk Works” is the famous nickname of Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Development Programs. Every aspect of this secretive facility’s architectural design is focused on keeping projects under complete wraps until…