Laura Rote

4 days ago | gbdmagazine.com | Laura Rote

Story at a glance:Scandic Spectrum opened in 2022 just one block from the water on Kalvebod Brygge, walkable to Copenhagen city center. Dissing+Weitling designed the seven-story hotel with a glass facade for a healthy indoor climate, optimal soundproofing, and natural light. The property is also known for its spa environment with heated pool, Finnish sauna, steam bath, spa treatments using natural products, and more.

1 week ago | gbdmagazine.com | Laura Rote

Story at a glance:Innovative technologies are improving privacy, acoustics, flexibility, and sustainability in health care. While SpecSlide launched in 2024, new configurations are in-process for many applications—from the single-slide and bi-parting available now to self-closing and telescoping. SpecSlide has been a popular option for design teams in health care to gain more square footage in exam rooms and offices.

2 weeks ago | gbdmagazine.com | Laura Rote

Story at a glance:HQ2 is 100% powered by renewable energy and sees a 24% overall energy savings relative to a comparable new office building—enough electricity to power 572 homes in the US every year. The project achieves a 20% reduction in the carbon footprint of Met Park’s concrete structures compared to the industry baseline—saving more than 14,700 metric tons of carbon—or the equivalent of taking more than 3,200 cars off the road in the US for a year.

3 weeks ago | gbdmagazine.com | Laura Rote

Story at a glance:Locals and tourists alike continue to flock to the Beltline for its diverse offerings, walkability, and green space. Experts point to how infrastructure is more than just concrete and buildings; it creates opportunities for people to live their lives in new ways. More than just a path, Atlanta Beltline is a 22-mile loop connecting 45 intown neighborhoods.

3 weeks ago | gbdmagazine.com | Laura Rote

Story at a glance:Urban metropolis meets serene oasis in Georgia’s capital city of Atlanta. The city is known for its walkability, thanks to projects like the Beltline. Piedmont Park is another evolving success, with 185 acres of trails, nature, and fitness amenities. Atlanta is known as the “City in a Forest.”Georgia’s capital, population 518,000, has the highest urban tree canopy coverage among comparable cities in the US—47.9% according to one Urban Tree Canopy study.