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The future is now – Bold ideas for a better future. With the following quotes in mind, Prof. @Chris Knapp facilitated the last session of the day: “The best way to predict the future is to design it.” “Being less bad is still no good.” Seven presenters shared their one idea to make it happen: – Jeremy McLeod (BREATHE ARCHITECTURE LIMITED) – Form follows finance. – Daniel Fink (Republica) – The real salvation is going to come from the user. – Murray Ellen (PT Blink) – Making homes attainable and affordable to young people. – Tyler Pullen (Terner Labs) – More international study tours builds need and momentum. – Giulia Scagliotti (Stanford University) – More collaboration between different stakeholders. – Justine Prain (Energiesprong UK) – Build a transportable home so people and builders can touch and see what a comfortable home is like. – Dr Sarah Breen Lovett (University of Newcastle) – Leverage the self-build of the construction industry. #BetterBuildingsFaster #MMC #ModernMethodsofConstruction #IndustrialisedConstruction #MakingItHappen

CIBS Hosts Insightful Discussion on Melville Town Center's Future On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the Commercial and Industrial Brokers Society of Long Island (CIBS) hosted a highly anticipated panel discussion: “The Melville Town Center – Will it Succeed and is It a Model for Other Long Island Municipalities?” The event brought together industry leaders and real estate professionals to explore the potential of the Melville Town Center and its impact on Long Island’s growth. Moderated by Peter L. Curry, partner at Farrell Fritz, P.C., the panel featured: • David Pennetta SIOR, CIBS, LEED GA, CIBS Co-President and Executive Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield • Michael Florio, CEO of Long Island Builders Institute • Louis Bekofsky, Principal & Managing Director at VHB Engineering • Kelley Coughlan Heck, Executive Vice President & Partner at TRITEC Real Estate Company, Inc. The conversation highlighted opportunities and challenges tied to redeveloping the Maxess Road area into a dynamic mixed-use community, blending commercial, residential, and recreational spaces. Peter Curry noted, “The Melville Town Center project could reshape how Long Island approaches mixed-use development and serve as a model for other municipalities balancing growth with community needs.” The panel emphasized the need for collaboration between developers, local governments, and communities to ensure Long Island remains a thriving hub for commercial and residential activity. CIBS Co-President David Pennetta added, “CIBS is proud to facilitate these essential conversations. As Long Island evolves, it’s critical that we proactively address the challenges and opportunities of major projects like the Melville Town Center.” #CIBS #LongIsland #RealEstate #MixedUseDevelopment #MelvilleTownCenter #CommercialRealEstate #CommunityGrowth  

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced yesterday a $400,000 grant awarded to West Virginia University (WVU) to research innovative housing construction methods. At Emphasys, we recognize the importance of such advancements in addressing critical housing challenges. This initiative fosters the development of greener building technologies, perfectly aligning with HUD's mission to increase the supply of quality, affordable homes. By combining innovative construction practices with our technology solutions, we can collectively work toward creating sustainable and affordable housing for all. Read full press release here:

We are thrilled to announce that our University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning FIBER Design Dynamics Lab has been awarded a Design Interventions grant from the LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. Foundation https://lnkd.in/gQdFpfqJ to develop the Sustainable & Supportive Housing for Salutogenic Health (S3) framework. This innovative project aims to work with our Jacksonville-based Repair and Restore for Resilience partners to transform residential design in Jacksonville's historic urban core, focusing on enhancing community well-being through regenerative housing solutions. The team will co-design web-based resources that empower community stakeholders and policymakers to make informed decisions, ultimately improving resident well-being through thoughtful housing design and neighborhood revitalization strategies. #SustainableDesign #CommunityWellbeing #JacksonvilleFL

Birmingham City Council rejected plans for a 42-story residential tower above a Grade II-listed building. While some councillors called the proposal "bonkers" the developers see it as a potential way to revitalise an unused site. This situation raises interesting questions about balancing modern development with preserving historic character in our cities. Can modern high-rise development coexist with historic buildings? Are there successful examples of such projects? https://lnkd.in/eCk-cRCp

What's holding #Enerphit back? Thank you to Architecture Today for featuring my piece about Enerphit's challenges and its hopeful future. This is part of a learning module I've been working on for their #SchoolOfSpecification, launching soon. 🚀 #Passivhaus #SustainableDesign #EcoArchitecture #LETI

There are multiple knock-on benefits of revitalising housing in town centres - economic, social, health, wellbeing and environmental. #RetroFit #ReUse #NetZero

We have launched a new report which aims to address the housing crisis with guidance on converting historic buildings. 🏡 Repurposing empty historic buildings could provide up to 670,000 new homes in England. We work with local authorities, communities and developers to recycle old buildings and find them vital new uses as homes and work places. This new report provides insight into the benefits and challenges of transforming historic buildings. Read more ⬇️

The latest video in our new series covers commercial applications of cork. This includes use in libraries, universities, schools, retirement homes, high rise condos, multi family, and building construction. LEARN MORE ABOUT CORK: https://lnkd.in/dpcmFJH4 SEE NEW VIDEO SERIES: https://lnkd.in/gQDwiuCU #wecork #corkflooring #expansionjoints #flooringdealers #architecturalfloors #designfloors #diyfloors #residentialdesign #retirementhome #multifamilyhome #sustainableflooring #sustainablefloors #sustainableliving #sustainabledesign #sustainableflooring Tina Crossland

In 2024, we conducted a series of interviews with Scottish Futures Trust and with support from Homes for Scotland. This engaged leading representatives of development companies with recent delivery experience of newbuild or retrofit housing across Scotland’s town centres from Kirkwall to St Andrews, Clydebank and Innerleithen. Here, we share the findings that explore the opportunities and barriers to successful Town Centre Living developments, drawing on insights from private-sector housing developers in Scotland: https://bit.ly/UtCL2025 The project was initiated and will be followed up by the Town Centre Living working group partners, which include Architecture and Design Scotland, Scottish Futures Trust, Scotland's Towns Partnership, Scottish Land Commission. Image of Housing at Caerlee Mill, Innerleithen by Whiteburn