In response to a broad range of questions and suggestions raised at the Institute’s Sept. 8, 2015, City of Cambridge Planning Board hearing, MIT returned to the board on Jan.…

As low-slope roof systems approach the end of their life, there are many resources provided by roofing material manufacturers and roof consultants that are available to a building manager. This…

If you associate high-performance daylighting techniques with new construction and expensive lighting controls, think again. While a facility’s footprint, glazing and daylight apertures may be fixed, FMs have low-cost strategies…

Extended Stay Hotel This student center from 1980 was primarily constructed of brick with only a few windows, giving it little architectural character. An extensive renovation turned it into a…

Fernanda Sánchez Attolini, a graduate student from Mexico City and rising professional in the real estate industry, has received the inaugural Scholarship for Real Estate Excellence established by the Society of Industrial…

Fernanda Sánchez Attolini, a graduate student from Mexico City and rising professional in the real estate industry, has received the inaugural Scholarship for Real Estate Excellence established by the Society of Industrial…

Buildings should be green and energy-efficient. Vapor intrusion is the biggest risk to building decay. Engineering challenges in estimating construction and replacement costs remain elusive. And architects and engineers at…

Buildings should be green and energy-efficient. Vapor intrusion is the biggest risk to building decay. Engineering challenges in estimating construction and replacement costs remain elusive. And architects and engineers at…

Manufacturing Facility This 191,000-square foot fuel cell facility includes a two-story office and one-story high-bay manufacturing area. The perimeter walls are 8-inch precast concrete with integral insulation and achieve a…

Painting the office or school corridor is different from a home project. Instead of weighing the merits of this year’s hottest color, FMs have to prioritize longer durability, better resistance…