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The Hottest Buzzword in Wellness Seeps Into Real Estate

Communities certified as “blue zones,” a concept that promotes healthy living and longevity, are multiplying, but some wonder if the movement is just another gimmick.

A Black Woman’s Rise in Architecture Shows How Far Is Left to Go

They have worked for decades to make their way in a profession that remains overwhelmingly white and male, but there are signs of change.

Colleges Find Real Estate Bargains in Empty Office Spaces

As companies with hybrid work forces reduce square footage, universities see an opportunity to buy buildings at bargain prices.

The Architect Elizabeth Graziolo Forges Ahead in an Open Lane

Elizabeth Graziolo is a Black female classical architect and owns her own firm. Thanks to her influence, she may soon have more company.

Corporate Landscaping Opts for Native Plants Over Manicured Lawns

More companies are eschewing manicured grass in favor of native plants, a shift driven by the environmental costs of installing and maintaining lawns.

Movie Theaters Offer Larger Screens, Heated Seats and Sushi to Lure Fans Back

After scraping by during the pandemic, cinemas are hoping to lure back moviegoers by spending millions of dollars on upgrades.

Tiny Homes for the Formerly Homeless

A program that builds small energy-efficient houses in the backyards of Seattle residents is helping to address a persistent problem.

Designing Their Own Studios to Meet Demand for Content

Businesses are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to add in-house production and broadcast facilities to their offices.

Awash in Asphalt, Cities Rethink Their Parking Needs

Local leaders across the nation are overhauling parking requirements for developers, scaling back the minimum number of spots for shopping centers and apartment complexes.

Destined for the Dump, Construction Waste Gets New Life in the Garden

A new program to reuse architectural mock-ups in community gardens is gaining interest as a way to keep them out of the landfill.