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Author: John Chilson

Urban farming ‘revolutionized’ with shipping containers?

At the forefront of the urban agriculture movement, this compact and scalable farming solution might not only reduce the need for vast tracts of land but also promote resource conservation by optimizing water and energy usage.… Read More Urban farming ‘revolutionized’ with shipping containers?

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Accessory commercial unit (ACU) for sale in Portland

Having a mix of different businesses in ACUs can help revitalize neighborhoods by filling vacant spaces, increasing foot traffic, and stimulating economic growth.… Read More Accessory commercial unit (ACU) for sale in Portland

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Good architecture matters

Yes, I love a good building, good architecture, thoughtful planning, a friendly user experience, ability to walk around and visit. I’m talking about good architecture but in this case, it’s web architecture and the website for Houston’s POST. How do you get people (anywhere from shoppers to brokers) excited about a property? You build a… Read More Good architecture matters

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Project: Garvin Design Group’s 1649 Main Street

The perfect example of an adaptive reuse project might be Garvin Design Group’s 1649 Main Street project in Columbia, South Carolina. … Read More Project: Garvin Design Group’s 1649 Main Street

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New tech meets old history with ReplayAR’s augmented reality video tour of LA’s history

History and architecture nerds, take note! Creators of an augmented reality app are inviting Angelenos to time travel through vintage views of local Los Angeles history.… Read More New tech meets old history with ReplayAR’s augmented reality video tour of LA’s history

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Wonder Bread building in Tacoma saved and ready for tenants

In 2018, Clover Capital purchased the property for just over $1 million. Two years later, the building has been renovated and redone, with a goal of keeping its historical character intact, according to a piece in the News Tribune. Thanks to its prominent location and the time it spent as the go-to spot for anyone looking… Read More Wonder Bread building in Tacoma saved and ready for tenants

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Project: Essex Street project

In Lawrence, MA, a worn-out building from the 1920s is getting retrofitted as part of a partnership between Somerville, MA-based Davis Square Architects (DSA), and the Greater Lawrence Action Community Council (GLCAC). … Read More Project: Essex Street project

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Project: 902 Broad Street in downtown Augusta, Georgia

Shawn and Emilie Moseley are using adaptive reuse to bring new life to a main street in Augusta, Georgia.

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-- John Chilson

History meets energy efficiency 

The Western Maryland Railway Station is saving energy and money with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Buildings Challenge, the State of Maryland, and CPPDA.

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-- John Chilson

Book it: Studio North’s Library Shaft

If you were to ask me what my dream library would look like, it’d look very close to Studio North’s Library Shaft. Located in a converted warehouse in downtown Calgary, the library is in a former unused space that was once part of the building’s industrial elevator shaft. At 100 square feet, this small space… Read More Book it: Studio North’s Library Shaft

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