Codes + Standards Evidence suggests wider lanes make city streets more dangerous The research looked at crash databases in Tokyo and Toronto
Codes + Standards Famed architect Rem Koolhaas rips smart home technology The Dutch starchitect described the rise of smart systems as “potentially sinister”
Codes + Standards Despite drought, demand for pools in California remains high Californians built or rebuilt 11,000 residential swimming pools last year, more than any other year since 2007
Codes + Standards Austin, Salt Lake City, Davis, Calif., and Boston creating first protected intersections in U.S. The intersections’ design have cyclists in mind
Codes + Standards New building code in Palo Alto, Calif., requires buildings to accommodate PVs, greywater irrigation Exceptions will be made in cases where the requirement could interfere with trees
Codes + Standards Window attachment energy ratings and certification program in the works AERC will develop a consistent set of energy performance-based rating and certification standards and program procedures
Codes + Standards Energy Department will fund $4 million worth of high performance housing innovation projects The department will fund projects that primarily focus on solutions for the hot/humid, mixed humid, and cold climate zones
Codes + Standards House negates proposed new EPA rule to expand waters subject to Clean Water Act Builders and others objected to the rule, saying it would include ponds, creeks, and ditches on private property
Codes + Standards South Dakota city considers soil testing requirement for new residences Soil testing is already required for commercial structures in Rapid City
Codes + Standards Report Says OSHA Underestimated Cost of Silica Rule Industry coalition study contends that OSHA underestimated the cost of proposed silica rule