Multifamily rent growth reached a new record in March 2024, recording the largest gain in 20 months. Asking rents for multifamily units increased $8 during the month to $1,721, according to Yardi Matrix. loom.ly/hsVY16c

When it opens in late 2025, the Home Court will be the first completed space on the Obama Presidential Center campus in Chicago. It will be the largest gathering space on the campus. loom.ly/-y_UXVw

Consumers are making lifestyle choices with wellness in mind, which ignites in them a feeling of purpose and a sense of motivation. That’s the conclusion that MG2 draws from a survey of 1,182 retail consumers. loom.ly/X9YSnmU

A redesign of the Mayo Clinic’s campus in Rochester, Minn., by Foster + Partners and CannonDesign centers around two new clinical high-rise buildings. The two nine-story structures will reach a height of 221 feet, with the potential to expand to 420 feet. loom.ly/FIHkkBk

In China, SOM has designed the Star River Headquarters to minimize embodied carbon, reduce energy use, and create a healthy work environment. The tower’s pleated façade ascends in a parabolic taper, which reduces wind loads and optimizes daylighting. loom.ly/PfuQaPI

Living EmPower House, which is set to be the first zero-carbon, replicable, and equitable multifamily development designed for transactive energy, was awarded a $9 million Next EPIC Grant Construction Loan from the State of California. loom.ly/9bLu2rs

While there is no 'one size fits all' design approach to school safety and security, here are a few best practices from which all PreK-12 schools can learn, writes HMC Architects' Sherry Sajadpour. loom.ly/DBz8MjE

Designed by Safdie Architects, the 742,000-sf Surbana Jurong Campus lifts up the buildings like treehouses, so the tropical rainforest can grow and surround the public spaces and offices. (Photos by Timothy Hursley, courtesy of Safdie Architects.) loom.ly/_ugAqlE

Pool tables and bocce ball courts are great, but it's people who give spaces energy and make employees want to be there, writes LPA's Nick Arambarri, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB. loom.ly/sWHtjxo

Two sustainability leaders from IA Interior Architects share the misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building portfolio. loom.ly/mktuNW0

Potential solutions to the housing shortage involve converting underutilized spaces like hotels and office buildings. However, each conversion type faces unique challenges, writes Ariel Aufgang, AIA, Principal with Aufgang Architects. loom.ly/jhkiTUA

The Doorbird video doorbell 3D configurator, Nichiha architectural wall panels, and the updated StoColor Wood Stain collection are some of the top building products for March 2024. loom.ly/IpqM8zw

In Omaha, Neb., a high school and a YMCA come together in one facility, connecting the school with the broader community. The 285,000-sf Westview High School has its own athletic facilities but shares a pool, weight room, and more with the 30,000-sf YMCA. loom.ly/6ks4B1c

The 2024 '40 Under 40' competition is now open for entries. To be eligible, entrants must be under the age of 40 as of August 31, 2024. Join the next generation of rising stars! loom.ly/zh8oJmk #40under40

Is your firm an AEC Giant? The submission period is now open for BD+C's 2024 Giants 400 Report. The program features more than 130 AEC firm rankings across 25 building sectors and specialty categories. Surveys are due May 10, 2024. loom.ly/h_FAqm0

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey recently launched a program to help cities across the state identify underused office buildings that are best suited for residential conversions. loom.ly/xm-BHug

Businesses that have pledged to reduce their organization’s impact on climate change must ensure their next lease allows them to show material progress on their goals, according to a report by JLL. loom.ly/fZ3Ju_g

GENESIS Marina, a laboratory and office campus in Brisbane, Calif., is the world’s first TRUE-certified construction endeavor. TRUE recognizes projects that achieve outstanding levels of resource efficiency through waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. loom.ly/N2ylJSI

The new Parker Performance Institute at The Star in Frisco, Texas, applies neuroscience to physical rehabilitation.
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U.S. construction spending on buildings-related work rose 1.4% in January, but project teams continue to face headwinds related to inflation, interest rates, and supply chain issues, according to BD+C's March 2024 Market Intelligence Report. loom.ly/OQQxAY4