Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Rethink Architecture: Taking Big Boxes to Net Zero



There’s a specific range for annual energy consumption—a “sweet spot”—that should be reached before you set your sights on net zero. That range is 30-to-25 ktBus/sf/year. How far are you from that range, and what building strategies sound feasible for getting there?

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Rethink Architecture: Are Architects Funny?

While architects aren’t known for being funny, MulvannyG2 Principal Patrick Kruger last month landed on CNN, Good Morning America and Today for his sense of humor. Kruger thinks humor—as an aesthetic—isn’t used enough in architecture. Beyond a literal sense of playfulness, great humor entertains—which is key to successful retail and destination design.

Think back: Where have you been that was either playful, or played to your senses so well, that it immediately made you smile?

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Rethink Architecture: We Built These Cities


MulvannyG2 opened its Shanghai office 10 years ago and to celebrate, we're reflecting on how China's development markets, our design approach, and our client relationships have evolved in that time.

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