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The role of higher education housing in fighting COVID-19

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Efforts to expand healthcare capacity are coming from all corners: the USNS Comfort is docked in NY; the USNS Mercy is docked in CA; and the USACE is spearheading efforts in New York City and California to convert empty hotel rooms and student housing facilities into overflow hospital rooms.

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. This “passive” approach, in contrast with active systems based on a constant supply of conditioned air by HVAC systems is the basis of Passive House. Governments in North America are beginning to drive Passive House.

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Student Housing Trends 2021-2022

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In this exclusive video interview for HorizonTV, Fred Pierce, CEO of Pierce Education Properties , developer and manager of off-campus student residences, chats with Rob Cassidy, Editor, MULTIFAMILY Design + Construction about student housing during the pandemic and what to expect for on-campus and off-campus housing in Fall 2021 and into 2022.

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Rethinking Housing to Rebuild America's Post-Pandemic Economy

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Rethinking Housing to Rebuild America's Post-Pandemic Economy. Emotional and behavioral problems are linked to poor quality housing, zip codes can make a 30-year difference in a person’s lifespan, and access to high-quality education depends on location. We can change the way we think about housing. Why focus on housing?

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The Time to Innovate House Plans is Now

Pro Builder

The Time to Innovate House Plans is Now. Consumers will not be willing to put up with inferior housing solutions after the pandemic. With housing in such high demand, it may be tempting to build and design homes the same. Homeowners quickly grew attuned to the deficiencies in their houses. House Plans. Home Design.

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Commercial Construction Industry Trends: Reflecting on the Highs and Lows of 2018

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We’re exceedingly proud of the growth our firm has experienced partnering with senior housing developers and operators, particularly when we look ahead to what should be a continuing wave of demand from the baby boomer generation. High: Remixing Retail.

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Time to Bring Housing Home to Elected Officials

Pro Builder

Time to Bring Housing Home to Elected Officials. NAHB is promoting "Bringing Housing Home," an outreach for builders to meet and contact their elected officials about issues affecting the industry. Fighting to keep housing a priority in Congress is at the core of what we do at the National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB ).

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