Wood
What's next for mass timber design?
An architect who has worked on some of the nation's largest and most significant mass timber construction projects shares his thoughts on the latest design trends and innovations in mass timber.
Multifamily Housing | Aug 13, 2021
Contractor saves time, money on 127-unit apartment project with magnesium oxide underlayment panels
According to Christine Williamson, a building scientist and consultant who built her career…
Wood | May 14, 2021
What's next for mass timber design?
An architect who has worked on some of the nation's largest and most significant mass timber construction projects shares his thoughts on the latest design trends and innovations in mass timber.
Steel/Steel frame/Steel joists Structural Materials | Apr 21, 2021
Improving Multi-Story Building Design
The rise in multi-story building design and construction is supported today by a range of long-span…
Coatings | Jan 25, 2021
Railing manufacturer offers new 10-year warranty on fluoropolymer powder coatings
Stair and railing manufacturer Viewrail has announced a new 10-year warranty for its…
3D Printing | Nov 27, 2020
The Fibonacci House: A test case of 3D construction printing
The Fibonacci House, which we have named after Leonardo Fibonacci, the medieval Italian mathematician, illustrates the potential of 3DCP and demonstrates how a complex design and challenging logistics can be solved through pragmatic planning and 3DCP technology.
Building Materials | Jul 5, 2020
A new report predicts significant demand growth for mass timber components
There should be plenty of wood, but production capacity needs to catch up.
Voice of the Brand | Jun 5, 2020
Practice Style Transcendence with Brick
Get inspired! Brick’s adaptability has made it the premier building material for centuries even as styles come and go. Nothing says “classic” like brick, but nothing says “innovative” like brick either. Check out some examples of how fired clay brick remains a major presence in the 21st Century designer’s palette.
Building Materials | Jun 4, 2020
The world’s first building made from carbon-fiber reinforced concrete starts construction in Germany
But greater use of these materials still faces obstacles.
Coronavirus | Apr 16, 2020
COVID-19: Pennsylvania building products supplier raises $1.2 million for Pittsburgh-area food bank
Pennsylvania building products supplier raises $1.2 million for Pittsburgh-area food bank.
Building Materials | Apr 8, 2020
The key to building in space may just be… urine?
A new building method to potentially make space architecture possible enters the fray.
