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SSR | Oct 2, 2014

Effective use of building enclosure mock-ups within the commissioning process

Engineers from SSR offer advice and guidelines on implementing building enclosure mockups on any project.

Sep 4, 2014

Learning by design: Steel curtain wall system blends two school campuses

In this the new facility, middle school and high school classroom wings flank either side of the auditorium and media center. A sleek, glass-and-steel curtain wall joins them together, creating an efficient, shared space. SPONSORED CONTENT

Sep 3, 2014

Pilkington Profilit with TGP ProColor enhances designs with durable color coating

For design professionals seeking glazing with a durable and colorfast appearance, Technical Glass Products now offers Pilkington Profilit with TGP ProColor. SPONSORED CONTENT

Bill O'Keeffe | Aug 25, 2014

Glazing plays key role in reinventing stairway design

Within the architectural community, a movement called "active design" seeks to convert barren and unappealing stairwells originally conceived as emergency contingencies into well-designed architectural focal points. SPONSORED CONTENT

Aug 16, 2014

Fire-rated framing system makes the grade at Johnson & Wales University Center

The precision engineering of TGP’s Fireframes Aluminum Series creates narrow profiles and crisp sightlines at Johnson & Wales University Center for Physician Assistant Studies

Aug 8, 2014

Safe and secure: Fire and security glazing solution for Plaquemines Parish Detention Center

When the designers at L. R. Kimball looked for an all-in-one clear, wire-free glazing solution that protects against fire, bullets and forced entry for the new Plaquemines Parish Detention Center, SAFTI FIRST supplied a complete single-source tested and listed assembly that was easy to install and maintenance-free. 

Bill O'Keeffe | Jul 24, 2014

Glazing options in correctional and detention facilities

Like it or not, the number of incarcerated people in the U.S. continues to rise. With that, increased security in all aspects of these facilities continues to be a priority. This is where security glazing products that allow line of sight for supervisors to observe and still maintain secure separation can play a key role. SPONSORED CONTENT  

Jul 17, 2014

A harmful trade-off many U.S. green buildings make

The Urban Green Council addresses a concern that many "green" buildings in the U.S. have: poor insulation.

Jul 14, 2014

Foster + Partners unveils triple-glazed tower for RMK headquarters

The London-based firm unveiled plans for the Russian Copper Company's headquarters in Yekaterinburg.

Jul 7, 2014

5 factors that can affect thermal stress break risk of insulated glass units

The glass type, glass coating, shading patterns, vents, and framing system can impact an IGU’s risk for a thermal break.

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