Designing a Building for the Next Generation of Artists | Project Innovation: Gordon Parks Arts Hall
In 2015, construction finished on the 90k sq. ft Gordon Parks Arts Hall educational center. After receiving generous donations from filmmaker and philanthropist George Lucas, Mellody Hobsen, and the Earl Shapiro family totaling over $82 million, classes began at the facility which blends multiple scholastic disciplines into its teaching curriculum. Aiming to produce only the brightest future engineers, architects, and artists, this projects was realized by General Contractor Lendlease and Main Architect
Valerio Dewalt Train Associates.
Textura’s Pat Allin on AEC Venture Then and Now | Venture
On this episode of Venture, former CEO and co-founder of Textura Pat Allin shares his experience building a $700-million construction technology company.
The Basics of Investing in the AEC Industry (feat Hyde Park Ventures) | BW Lightbulb
“It’s a good time to be a company in the built environment,” says Greg Barnes from Hyde Park Ventures. Investments in new technology and early-stage startups are heating up in the AEC industry, especially as corporations look to innovate through funding and acquisition.
Rethinking a Centuries-Old Material: Concrete | Lightbulb
In our pilot episode of Lightbulb, we shine the light on a building material that’s been around for centuries — concrete. Ripe for innovation, the #1 most-used building material is changing, not only with its composition but also in the places it’s being used. Experts from Lithko Contracting, a concrete contractor, and Ozinga Bros., a ready-mix manufacturer, give us the scoop on what’s new and improved in this age-old material.
The Will Group & GE Make 150,000 LEDs for Chicago | Yard & Shop
In this episode of Yard & Shop, we visit The Will Group’s lighting fabrication shop, where they show us how they’re building and assembling 150,000+ LED lights in partnership with General Electric (GE).
Energy Execs Talk What’s Next for Smart Grid & Microgrid Technology | SmartWorlds
On this episode of SmartWorlds, we speak with experts from ComEd, GI Energy, Clean Energy Trust, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, and Energy Foundry about the investments, policies, and consumer teaching that go into growing smart grids and microgrids. What’s next for smart grids and microgrids?