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Originally the Elephant House at the St. Louis Zoo, Peabody Hall was renovated i
on April 05,2012 in Feature

An exclusive tip sheet to help the Building Team manage door and window retrofits successfully.

on April 03,2012 in Feature

Two new PV systems; a lighter shelf; and fire alarm/emergency communication system.

on April 03,2012 in Product Review

In Highlandville, Mo., Steven Huff of Wisconsin-based concrete company TF Forming Systems is building a 72,000-sf mansion, called Pensmore, to...

on April 03,2012 in Product Review

The Wyoming Highway Patrol's Torrington Port of Entry station at the Nebraska border had a problem: intense sunlight in the summer and glare from...

on April 03,2012 in Product Review

A skyscraper in New York City is using Mage Powertec Plus modules to reduce electricity consumption and decrease carbon emissions.

on April 03,2012 in Product Review

The historic Broderick Tower in Detroit was the third-tallest abandoned building in the United States when Motown Construction Partners set out to...

on April 03,2012 in Product Review

At Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Ont., a strong fire suppression system was needed to support the hospital's 3,000-sf lobby, which...

The colorful ribboned flooring at Toronto’s Corus Quay mimics the iconic corkscr
on April 03,2012 in Feature

Laying the foundation for good design.

The design for Red Hawk Elementary School stems from the desire to create a vibr
on April 03,2012 in Feature

Illumination Series panels made for a trouble-free, quick installation at a cost-effective price. The design for Red Hawk Elementary School stems...

For the renovation of Mitchell Hall at the University of New Mexico (designed by
on March 30,2012 in Feature

With their improved aesthetics, energy efficiency, and durability, replacement windows and doors can add significant value to a renovation project...

on March 30,2012 in Feature

Check out these helpful apps for everyday design and construction tasks.

Our favorite: MagicPlan, which uses GPS to help you measure and...

on March 28,2012 in Feature

Chosen from 223 applicants, these 40 young AEC professionals represent the Class of 2012 in Building Design+Construction’s “40 UNDER 40”...

Strongwell’s products were used by Plas-Tech Ltd., a Hawaiian fabricator, for an
on March 22,2012 in Feature

MGA Architecture plans to add five more trellis systems on the neighboring building. 

OPN Architects knew using copper as a building material for the Moline Public Li
on March 22,2012 in Feature

Architects incorporate decorative copper panels to create the look of a heavy plate copper shingle. 

on March 12,2012 in Feature

Retrofitting our existing commercial buildings is one of the key steps to overcoming the economic and environmental challenges we face.

on March 02,2012 in Product Review

The architecture team from Jospeh Bellomo Architects was able to use the concrete as a design element, eliminating water seepage, efflorescence,...

By BD+C Staff on March 02,2012 in Product Review

The lab exhaust system is compliant with the IMC and UMC codes and approved by three UC campuses: Berkeley, San Francisco, and Irvine. Pacific...

on March 02,2012 in Product Review

Each structure is oriented to allow front-unit access to the single parking space, while the rear unit has a private yard. CalStar bricks and...