A dual-brand offers developers the option of doubling up offerings at a single property. Hotel developers are looking for a way to attract new customers while cutting costs; a dual-brand hotel would be the right option for your next hotel project. Read on. Home2 Suites & Tru – Milwaukee, WI One of the most appealing parts […]
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BASE4 | Here’s what we did in 2022!
From ranking in the Top 110 Architecture/Engineering Firms of 2022 to helping developers build some incredible projects—BASE4 is excited about a great year. Thank you to all the developers, builders, vendors, and clients for partnering with BASE4, your trusted design partner! We at BASE4 believe in a PRODUCT mindset—bringing standardization and manufacturing principles to an outdated system. We have a […]
2022 Garden Style Apartment Outlook
The construction market is struggling to meet the demand for apartment properties, experiencing some of the lowest vacancy rates in their history. As America’s suburban areas grow due to increased migration from major cities into secondary markets, garden-style apartments have exploded in popularity. What is a Garden-Style Apartment? A garden-style apartment community, sometimes called a low-rise apartment complex, consists […]
Developers: Apartment Fresh Air 101
Providing proper ventilation is a crucial component of multifamily building design due to its effects on occupant health and comfort. Ventilation ties the whole HVAC system together. Without ventilation, there is no way for the indoor air to refresh and re-oxygenate itself. What’s the right set of “lungs” to put in your building? A Breath of […]
Developers: 2022 HVAC System Options
Today we expand on the previous article about HVAC systems and discuss the pros and cons of the three most common ones for multifamily developments. Knowing which system to install can be confusing, so let’s answer some of your questions. It is important to choose the right HVAC system for your project. Picking the wrong HVAC system for […]
Let’s Talk About Three Hotels on One Site
Hotel developers are looking for a way to attract new customers while cutting costs. We have seen it before with dual-branded hotels, but is it possible with three hotels on one site? The answer is “Yes, it is!” The use of the multi-brand strategy has gradually grown in popularity in the U.S. over the past decade. […]
Developers: Get More Apartments on Your Land
The demand for suburban multifamily dwellings, along with the rising costs of materials, have motivated developers to look for ways to build more units at a cheaper cost. It’s time to consider your building density! What is housing density? It’s the number of housing or dwelling units per acre of land. Different housing types require different densities, […]
Developers’ Update – Multifamily Apartment Size Trends
The high demand for multifamily buildings right now coincides with rising construction costs. What are some ways developers can mitigate the high cost of building? The answer might be in smartly sizing your units! Developers want to build a great building with lots of amenities and large units, but at a certain point, all that extra space results in […]
Quieter Apartments = Higher Rents, Pt3
Your apartment has great STC wall ratings, so why are you still getting lots of noise complaints from tenants? The STC of a wall is only as good as its weakest link. Today in our 3-part series on Keeping Apartments Quiet, we’ll highlight a few of the most common causes of hidden noise pollution and what you can […]
Stop Noise Pollution in Apartments, Pt2
Don’t we all want to learn how to keep tenant noise complaints to a minimum? Today’s Part 2 of Keeping Apartments Quiet will show you how! Wall Composition to Reduce Noise Pollution Sound waves travel through walls, infiltrating the adjacent rooms. Wall composition is critical to absorb sound and dampen the volume heard on the […]