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Office Space Abounds, But Workers Not Seeing Benefits

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:10:49 +0000

Extra space around the office doesn’t necessarily mean additional workspace for staff. That is the conclusion of a new IFMA research report which provides information on current costs and best practices associated with office space, office moves, furniture acquisition, and project management.

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Alliance Formed To Further Buildings Based In Nature

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:27:27 +0000

An exclusive relationship between HOK and the Biomimicry Guild will integrate nature's innovations in the planning and design of buildings, communities, and cities.

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Atrium Fire Safety Solution For Wrigley Center

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:04:00 +0000

The Wrigley Global Innovation Center serves as an office and research facility for the confectionery industry. One notable element of the facility is the atrium in the center of the building, which provides meeting areas in a garden setting, featuring 25 plant species from four continents under 540 glass panels. While the rest of the building was only three stories, the four story high atrium reclassified the building, requiring high rise consideration under the Chicago Building Code (CBC).

Rolf Jensen and Associates (RJA), the fire/life safety and building code consultants for the project, worked closely with architects, Hellmuth, Obata

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