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"Be a Zero Hero" infographic educates building industry professionals on ultra energy-efficient structural insulated panel construction
In many cases, curtain wall failures are caused by fairly simple errors that occur during the fabrication and installation process. This...
From an orchid-shaped visitor center to California’s largest public works project, each of these projects benefited from IMP technology.
Charter schools are growing like Topsy. But don’t jump on board unless you know what you’re getting into.
It is hard to talk about restoration without talking about sustainability. This two-hour interactive online course discusses the role that...
This course will review the cause and effects of moisture intrusion and explain how fiber cement panels can be used as a rain screen to reduce...
The majority of fire rated glazing applications occur inside the building in order to allow occupants to exit the building safely or provide an...
From folding façades to colorful LED displays, these fantastical projects show off the architectural possibilities of wire mesh and perforated...
This AIA/CES class offers insight in areas including policies and codes surrounding insulated metal panels, contributions from LEED and tax...
Building envelope expert Bradley Carmichael of Hoffmann Architects explains how rainscreen wall systems work and evaluates the effectiveness of...
New school’s south-facing elevation features a glazed aluminum curtain wall that incorporates PPG Solarblue and PPG Solarban 60 glazing.
Metal roofing systems offer values such as longevity, favorable life cycle costs, and heightened aesthetic appeal.
Defense spending may be down somewhat, but there’s still plenty of project dollars out there if you know where to look.
Our series on college buildings continues with a look at new classroom designs, flexible space, collaboration areas, and the evolving role of the...
This fully integrated Building Team opted for a multi-prime contracting strategy to keep construction going on Chicago’s Rush University Medical...
Two new PV systems; a lighter shelf; and fire alarm/emergency communication system.
Earn 1.0 AIA/CES learning units by studying this article and successfully completing the online exam.
Replacement or retrofit can help keep energy costs from going out the window.
The giant architecture firm succeeds by giving each of its more than 3,000 employees the opportunity for career growth and professional leadership...
Rainscreen system installed at the west building expansion of the University of Arizona’s Meinel Optical Sciences Center in Tucson, with its...
