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Examine the Residential Property Values in Cul-de-sac: A Case Study of Feng Shui in Harris County, Texas

By Qisheng Pan, Ph.D. (1), C.C. Lee, AIA, LEED AP, AMDP (2), and Tony Jin (1) Department of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy, Texas Southern University, 3100 Cleburne St. Houston, TX 77004 The STOA Foundation, 6001 Savoy Dr., Suite 100, Houston, TX 77036 [caption id="attachment_7474" align="aligncenter" width="706"] From Qi Strength Viewpoint (1 - Better 2 - Good 3 - Worst 4 - Worse 5 - Bad)[/caption] Abstract Feng Shui, known as Chinese geomancy, reflects the relationship between human beings and the natural environment....

A Look Back: Golden Bank Building 25th Anniversary

A Look Back: Golden Bank Building 25th Anniversary As we close 2018 and look toward our 36th year, we look back at our beginnings and the projects that have made an impact. Being a part of the vibrant, innovative, and the diverse Houston community since 1983, our firm is continually inspired by the growth of the city and the opportunity to create an environment that engages the unique character and vision of Houston. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of one of...

Construction has Officially Started on the Pines at Bellaire

Construction has Officially Started on the Pines at Bellaire Work has officially started on the Pines at Bellaire in Houston. The three-story, 75,000-square-foot assisted senior living community features a memory care wing for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients and flexible spaces for programs designed to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being....

Site Visit – The Pines at Bellaire

Site Visit! The team recently visited The Pines at Bellaire. The assisted senior living community is a three-story, structural concrete building with zero-combustible materials used in construction. All doors and windows will be ADA compliant with pleasant residential-style interiors for the emotional well-being of the residents with one wing for memory care and Alzheimer’s patients. The structural system employs load bearing metal framing to support structural concrete decks allowing a reduction in the overall height of the building for construction...