How Waterproofing Your Basement Protects Family Health

Have you ever considered how waterproofing your basement can greatly enhance your family’s health? A dry, well-maintained basement can stave off the growth of harmful mold, reducing allergens and improving indoor air quality. This can be essential in minimizing risks of respiratory ailments such as allergies and asthma. Can you imagine the peace of mind […]

What the last gas boom (and bust) says about today’s rush to build

Listen to the article 13 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Twenty-five years ago, a data center boom helped fuel a race to build gas-fired power plants, with the energy secretary, utilities, politicians and experts warning of blackouts and economic stagnation if the country didn’t meet surging demand […]

Fire station design tackles steep urban terrain

Fire Station 52 in San Diego. Photos courtesy Miller Hull Partnership The Miller Hull Partnership has unveiled Fire Station 52 in San Diego, the region’s first to host an all-electric fire apparatus and a model for sustainable civic design. The 1,347-m2 (14,500-sf) facility addresses a growing service need while supporting San Diego’s Climate Action Plan, […]