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2013: The year of the super-tall skyscraper

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While 2013 didn''t see the completion of a mega tower like Burj Khalifa, it was a near-record-setting year in terms of the number of super-tall skyscrapers completed. Body Image: read more.

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Jones Lang LaSalle: All U.S. real estate sectors to post gains in 2013—even retail

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Although 2013 isn’t likely to be anyone’s idea of a blockbuster year for real estate performance, landlords across an array of commercial property types are gaining pricing control and increased rental income from their assets.

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Top 10 green building projects for 2013 [slideshow]

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The projects will be honored at the AIA 2013 National Convention and Design Exposition in Denver. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. Body Image: read more.

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Chicago latest U.S. city to mandate building energy benchmarking

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The ordinance was introduced in June 2013 and passed city council vote on Wednesday. Multifamily Housing Construction Office Building Retail Centers Transit Facilities Warehouses Transportation & Parking Facilities' The Windy City is the latest U.S.

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2014 predictions for skyscraper construction: More twisting towers, mega-tall projects, and 'superslim' designs

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They also recap the top tall-building news from the previous year (see "2013: The year of the super-tall skyscraper" ). Each year, high-rise building experts from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) release their predictions for the worldwide skyscraper industry. Body Image: read more.

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5 innovations in high-rise building design

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The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has named two winners and three finalists of its 2013 Innovation Award. Body Image: read more.

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8 grand green roofs (and walls)

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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities last week announced the winners of its 2013 Green Roof and Wall Awards of Excellence. Among the eight winning projects are a massive, 4.4-acre acre vegetated roof at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center in Kansas City, Mo., and a dramatic interior green wall at Drexel University. Body Image: read more.

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