KC, in conjunction with Behan Planning and Design, developed a master plan for the Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery as well as provided architectural design and engineering for pavilions, lighting, landscaping, and a plot locator. The KC team analyzed the layout of the site and developed a master plan that included site topography, roadway configuration, …
The Worldwide Race for Supertall Skyscrapers
2020 will be a historic year for the supertall skyscraper trend when, after years of construction, Jeddah Tower opens in Saudi Arabia. At a staggering 3,280 feet tall, Jeddah Tower will dethrone the Burj Khalifa as the tallest skyscraper in the world, a tall order in a desert wasteland. While Jeddah Tower will stand hundreds, …
4 Mixed-Use Developments to Watch For
Trump Tower, Millennium Tower, and Wilshire Grand Center—what do these buildings have in common? All followed the mixed-use development trend, where work, residential, and retail cohabit the same space. These buildings have been around for decades, but the growing desire for better property management and new clientele has caused a recent surge in mixed-use development not …
Designing and Engineering for Climate Change
Green Building One of the leading industry concerns for engineering and architectural firms is the problem of climate change. As water levels continue to rise, and as the weight of existing infrastructures bears down on already sinking land, engineers are looking for design solutions that can mitigate past inefficiencies and work towards withstanding and reducing climate …