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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. As it stands today, it is difficult to imagine the Ion was once a mega retail center.

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Commercial Construction Trends: Three Headlines That Won’t Die In 2019

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Technology is second nature for them, and they are increasingly taking on decision-making roles in evaluating which innovations to implement. But it’s always important to stay abreast with what’s out there, particularly as new innovations become part of our industry’s best practices. Reshaping the Retail Landscape.

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Retail Construction Trends 2010 Update: Outside the Big Box

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According to my blog, I said in 2010 we should “Expect to see new innovation in store concepts, especially when it comes to capitalizing on vacated commercial space in prime locations…In 2010, we should see more creative re-use of empty commercial space …”. the new children’s retail concept store opening in Deerfield, Ill.

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Maximizing Savings: Comparing Lumber Prices at Major Retailers

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Comparing prices across various retailers isn’t just about finding the cheapest lumber; it’s about understanding market trends and making informed purchasing decisions. These sites often offer features like price history graphs, alert settings for price drops, and direct links to retailer pages.

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The programmatic evolution of the lobby

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Savvy property owners acknowledge the role a base building plays in attracting and maintaining occupancy, but the traditional playbook that counts on leveraging a lobby renovation, public area refresh, or amenity addition to lure workers back to the office is proving less and less relevant and effective. So, what works? So, what works?

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CBRE recognizes nation's best green research projects

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Launched in September 2012, the RGRC is CBRE’s $1 million commitment to fund leading-edge sustainability research and innovation in commercial real estate.

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DLR Group opens office in Nashville, Tenn.

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office Coy, a University of Tennessee graduate, brings 25 years of experience in design and development, working across the nation for civic, mixed-use, and retail clients. DLR Group is a leading innovator in the design of mass timber with more than 16 timber projects completed, in construction, or in design.