Campuses across the nation are promoting the sustainable construction material as a low-carbon alternative to steel and concrete.
Tag: Architecture
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‘Million-Dollar Staircase’ Adds a New Face: Ruth Bader Ginsberg
After 125 years, the male-dominated architectural fixture of New York’s Capitol is getting an update.
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As New York Weighs Library Cuts, Three New Branches Show Their Value
Facing a giant budget deficit, Mayor Eric Adams proposed cuts to New York libraries. But they play an outsize role in the city, offering services and safety.
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Rafael Viñoly, Global Architect of Landmark Buildings, Dies at 78
Uruguayan-born and New York-based, he was responsible for major commercial and cultural buildings in nearly a dozen countries.
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In Search for Sustainable Materials, Developers Turn to Hemp
Hemp blocks are costlier than traditional building products, but they help address environmental issues and can shave 20 to 30 percent off a typical construction schedule.