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A Sustainable Vision

While swim meet and water polo athletes focus on agility, speed, and performance, they rarely pay attention to the pool in which they compete. After all, they know it will always be heated to a consistent 81 degrees, fully cleaned, and tested, allowing swimmers to race at their highest level.

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Cultivating A Community Gathering Space

What began as a homestead fueled by the Gold Rush and then turned into an agricultural hub, the town of Berthoud, Colo., has not-so-slowly morphed into a growing destination for young families and modern-day Coloradans.

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Closing The Deal

When it comes to the economy, 2024 has been a confounding year. There has often been positive news, but elevated interest rates have held steady, and the costs of everyday goods and services remain stubbornly high.

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Technology For The Future

Sandblasting and waterblasting both stem from naturally occurring processes. Both types of erosion existed long before humans harnessed the power of sand and water. It wasn’t until the 1870s that the preliminary sandblasting process was developed.

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Above And Beyond

In recent years, locker-room designs have evolved to enable better accessibility. But that wasn’t always the case.

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Something For Everyone

The Land is a premier sports, recreation, and events complex currently under construction in Saraland, Ala. The $72-million park spreads across 100 acres and will offer a wide range of indoor and outdoor amenities.

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Setting Sail

“We giggled like kids when we got back to the dock. We had that much fun!” That’s how a longtime instructor described a recent ocean sailing class at Marina Park in the City of Newport Beach, Calif.

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Appealing To A Wider Audience

Shalom Austin’s Dell Jewish Community Center merges heritage with modern design Community centers serve as vital hubs that unite residents, fostering a sense of

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Decades In The Making

On a former industrial site overlooking the Potomac River in Arlington, Va., a 20-year dream has come to fruition.

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Wouldn't It Be Nice To Have...

I'd love an ice rink, but what about the common good? Like with most places, I live in a small town reeling with

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Designing Buildings That Can Adapt to Changing Needs Through the Years

Loved For The Long Haul In the Central District in Seattle, Wash., there’s a famed modernist pool called the Medgar Evers Pool. Opened in

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What To Consider in Selecting Athletic Surfacing for Indoor Facilities

Take It Inside! When the weather cools down, indoor recreation centers begin to see more action. And, maybe right about now, some employees are looking

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