Project Team Selected, Design Unveiled for New VA Outpatient Clinic in North Carolina
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has selected Hoefer Welker and US Federal Properties to lead the design and development of the new VA...
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Goals change; countertops fabricated from imported granite and showers lined with sprays that endlessly shoot water from head to toe are no longer at the top of all homeowners’ wish lists. Sustainable features are the latest trend to attract buyers. Houses marketed with low-flow toilets and showerheads, multipane windows, electric charging stations, and kitchen countertops made from locally quarried stone are what makes today’s home shoppers swoon.
According to the 2018 National Association of REALTORS® Sustainability Resource Guide, 61% of surveyed members said their clients are interested in sustainability and want more of these features in their homes—and it’s not just millennials requesting them. Almost every age group wants to save money, pare energy and water consumption, and remove toxins from the air they breathe. “Reducing utility bills is often the driver, but many also want to do the right thing,” says architect Tony Schmitz, sustainability director at Hoefer Welker, based in Leawood, Kan.
Modular and Prefabricated Design, Part II: The New Mainstream for Health Systems
In a recent feature by HCO News, modular and prefabricated design is highlighted as an increasingly mainstream approach for healthcare systems...
Lee's Summit Police South Substation | Officer Station Design Awards
The Lee’s Summit Police South Substation was recognized with a Law Enforcement Facilities III Bronze Award in the 2025 Officer Station Design Awards.