With Canadian wildfire smoke sweeping parts of the US, air quality has been a hot topic this summer. Many people worry about the short- and long-term health impacts of air pollution and are taking measures to protect themselves.

Last month, the Stanley Center for Peace and Security opened its new headquarters to the public. The completed building in downtown Muscatine is designed to meet the standards of the Living Building Challenge (LBC)—the most rigorous measure of sustainable design.

Building projects occur for various reasons. Perhaps you need to accommodate a growing team or adjust to operational changes, or maybe your space is outdated, no longer reflecting your values and culture.

In the first half of the 20th century, Center Street was the heart of the Des Moines Black community. The neighborhood was home to many Black-owned businesses, including restaurants, barbershops, and clubs featuring some of Iowa’s finest jazz and blues musicians.

Embodied carbon refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with building materials. It accounts for the emissions released at all stages of a product’s life cycle—including the extraction of raw materials, manufacturing, transportation, maintenance, and disposal.

Multifamily and mixed-use developments are one of the fastest-growing sectors in the building industry. In 2022, multifamily housing accounted for 34% of all new residential construction—the highest annual total since the 1980s.

The University of Iowa (UI) has a celebrated history of turning out successful writers. Its graduate writing programs are some of the highest ranked in the country, known for nurturing the talent of literary greats.

A successful workplace fosters productivity, collaboration, and creativity—but reaching this ideal is no small feat. Whether you are building a new office or renovating an existing one, there are many factors to consider.

3D printing is a groundbreaking development in the world of architecture and construction. While the technology is in its infancy, it has the potential to revolutionize the way we design and construct the built environment.

Attracting and retaining staff is the greatest long-term expense for many commercial building owners. Over 30 years, 92% of an owner’s total spending is devoted to employee salaries and benefits—overshadowing the initial cost of constructing a facility.