
Statewide building code update an opportunity to tackle efficiency, climate change – MIBiz
Return on investment, racial equity Holman said some misconceptions still exist among developers and builders that higher efficiency equate to higher project costs. Part of the solution is getting more incentives to developers for projects because not all projects are owner-occupied, which makes it harder for longer-term return on investments to be seen, she said. “There is always a balance between the cost to build and the benefits you’ll see in operation,” Holman said. “We know that if you build a high performance building you’ll see your investment come back to you through operation, and that will always happen.” The cost of adding energy efficient…
Statewide building code update an opportunity to tackle efficiency, climate change – MIBiz
Return on investment, racial equity Holman said some misconceptions still exist among developers and builders…
Experts: Sustainable design critical for 2021 – Grand Rapids Business Journal
In many ways, architecture was well-positioned to weather 2020. But the COVID-19 pandemic emphasized the…
Startup architecture firm founder sees new design trends, need for inclusion in wake of pandemic
Zachary Verhulst started Grand Rapids-based PURE Architects in August, about five months into the COVID-19 pandemic. Verhulst…
Former Young Architect of the Year launches own firm – GR Business Journal
Zach Verhulst, the American Institute of Architects’ Grand Rapids 2019 Young Architect of the Year…
Grand Rapids economic development group working to improve the success rates for Black businesses plans HQ
Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses (GRABB) is still aggressively working on plans to construct the…
AIA Grand Rapids Names 2020 – Young Architect of the Year
The Grand Rapids Chapter of the American Institute of Architects celebrated several Architects, Firms, Projects…