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on May 21,2013

Tile of Spain consultant and ceramic tile expert Ryan Fasan presented his "What's Trending in Tile" roundup at the Coverings 2013 show in Atlanta earlier this month. Here's an overview of Fasan's emerging tile trends for 2013.

on April 24,2013

North Carolina lawmakers have introduced state legislation that would restrict the use of national green building rating programs, including LEED, on public projects.

on April 24,2013

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa wants cool roofs added to the city’s building code. He is also asking the Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to create incentives that make it financially attractive for homeowners to install cool roofs.

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on May 08,2013 in Feature

When embarking upon a roofing renovation project, one of the first decisions for the Building Team is whether to tear off and replace the existing...

on April 30,2013 in Feature

Kate Steel of Steel Consulting Services offers tips and advice for choosing the correct code-compliant glazing product for every fire-rated...

on April 02,2013 in Feature

If you do hotels, schools, student unions, office buildings, performing arts centers, transportation facilities, or any structure with a lobby,...

Due to open in August 2013, the West Branch library in Berkeley, Calif., replace
on March 27,2013 in Feature

The Building Team for Berkeley, Calif.’s new 9,500-sf West Branch library aims to achieve net-zero—and possibly net-positive—energy performance...

The $65 million Westminster (Calif.) Police Department Headquarters. The 91,000-
on August 07,2012 in Feature

With a huge building stock at their disposal, state and local governments can be attractive clients, especially in these difficult economic times...

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 February 11,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

The Piqua (Ohio) Public Library was once a late 19th-century hotel that sat vacant and deteriorating for years before a $12.3 million adaptive...

England Run Library
on January 21,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

The England Run Library, a new 30,000-sf glass, brick, and stone building, will soon house more than 100,000 books and DVDs. The Lukmire...

on November 03,2010 in Product Review

The Westhampton (N.Y.) Free Library using Kolbe’s Ultra Series extruded aluminum-clad windows with K-Force Impact performance.

on November 03,2010 in Feature

Pfeiffer Partners Architects, in collaboration with Mithun Architects, programmed, planned, and designed the $55 million renovation and expansion...