PHILADELPHIA: Good building design takes into consideration many factors including ventilation, thermal insulation, natural light and acoustics. Specifying products that take advantage of elements such as airflow, sunlight and temperature, and minimise the many challenges of changing building use is also part of good design. Read More »
Ventilated facades overcoming challenges of modern building design
Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets
DALLAS: Retirement communities and skilled nursing homes imply a level of elevated safety in their commercial pitch to prospective customers.
But evidence is mounting that age-apartheid compounds are increasingly becoming soft crime targets and the care sector is trashing its reputation by doing nothing to effectively Read More »
Medical marijuana can help fight degenerative brain diseases
LOS ANGELES: A study has been conducted by the Hebrew University in Israel. The research showed that cannabinoid which is similar to the active ingredient of marijuana, protects mice from brain injury. Dr Esther Shohami, the lead author of the study said that although the research Read More »
Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award
NEW YORK: The one hundred and tenth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards 2016 has been received.
Cape Girardeau developer Brandon Williams has set his sights on Jackson and soon will be expanding his plans for senior housing development.
Williams, through The Villas of West Read More »