Paris-based architect Jacques Ferrier was at the AIA Show in San Antonio earlier this month to show off his latest concept for a “green” mixed-use skyscraper, called Hypergreen. The design, which was ...
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Real estate developer Skanska USA's $225 million, 28-story skyscraper at 1550 Lamar, near Discovery Green, is expected to open this year. Here are five things to know about the development and firm ...
The surge in the number of green buildings has been driven by government policies that offer incentives, such as additional ...
At the AIA Show in San Antonio last month, Paris-based architect Jacques Ferrier showed off his latest concept for a green mixed-used skyscraper. The unusual design incorporates a curving lattice ...