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Houston's first innovation district is established using adaptive reuse

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Houston's first innovation district is established using adaptive reuse 0 qpurcell Wed, 09/13/2023 - 08:58 Adaptive Reuse Gensler's Vince Flickinger shares the firm's adaptive reuse of a Houston, Texas, department store-turned innovation hub. the Ion , Houston, Texas. At the time, the building’s fate remained unknown.

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Water/Environment, Award of Merit: Buffalo Bayou Park Slope Stabilization & Bench Sediment Removal

ENR Construction

To help protect the “Central Park of Houston” from future flooding while maintaining its character, a seven-phase project identified 16 repair sites along two miles of the bayou.

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Brookfield expands its ‘office of the future’ brand to Houston

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On the 37 th floor of the 51-story 1600 Smith building in Houston, four design firms have each developed spec office suites that are being positioned as showcases for next-generation work environments.

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Women at WIRC Podcast: Lindy Oliva, Episode 18

Pro Builder

Lindy Oliva, president of PulteGroup’s Houston division, entered the industry through a finance position, but it was embracing each opportunity that came her way that got her to where she is today. Women at WIRC Podcast: Lindy Oliva, Episode 18. cbroderick. Thu, 07/22/2021 - 13:40. Women at WIRC. Women at WIRC. Women in Construction.

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A position is vacant for Senior Engineer in Houston, Texas

Construction Cost Estimating

The location of the job will be Houston, Texas, United State. Supports the formation of a work environment that cultivates ingenuousness, faith, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction. Evaluates and verifies work of subordinate engineers.

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The writing on the wall: Maker spaces encourage students to take an active role

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At the new Kincaid Learning Center, in Houston, that question can be taken figuratively and literally. Designed by Kirksey Architecture’s PK-12 Education Team, the learning center’s maker spaces are meant to create a flexible learning environment that veers somewhat from traditional teaching methods.

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Stormwater as an asset on urban campuses

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Cities are often grappling with two-directional flooding challenges, as they face both gradual sea level rise or more frequent riverine flooding, as well as localized flash flooding due to rapid urbanization and more impervious environments. Just look at the challenges Houston faced earlier this year.

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