Designing so care and community thrive together

The HUB at Snoqualmie Valley offers a new vision for a medical office building, encouraging residents to visit as part of their normal routines, not just when they need health care.

By RENEE K. JENSEN, PJ BAUSER and JEFF CRAWFORD
Special to the Journal

From chemistry to carbon: why healthy materials matter

Sustainable building must include a commitment to designing equally for human, climate and ecological health.

By HILARY NOLL, MIKE FOWLER and ANNIE RUMMELHOFF
Mithun

Progressive Design-Build supports modern fire facility delivery

Early collaboration helps public owners manage cost, site risk and operational continuity while advancing firefighter health and training priorities.

By ZUBIN RAO and GERI URBAS
Special to the Journal

A tale of two buildings

Breathing new life into historic buildings requires balancing preservation and modern performance through innovative problem-solving.

By HEATHER KLINE
Integrus

Agility and adaptation redefine the future of cities

Exploring three trends bolstering real estate value and urban resilience today.

By BERT DEVITERBO
Gensler

On the front lines of electrification: civil, structural, and electrical perspectives

Early consideration of key details and advance coordination with utilities and other stakeholders are essential in building cleaner and future-ready projects.

By MADDIE OLSON
AHBL

Designing the next chapter: urban condominiums that target downsizing homeowners

As Baby Boomers and early Gen X homeowners transition from single-family houses, new condominium projects are prioritizing single-level homes, walkability, and acoustic and energy performance.

By NICK TOSTI
Cordillera Homes

Designing for demand: how adaptive reuse is reshaping Pierce County's justice system

The project team focused on maximizing existing space, balancing judicial functions and upgrading security and access

By HEATHER DYSON
KMB Architects