Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

November 28, 2024

To ensure buildings perform in harsh conditions, it's key to understand codes, earthquake impacts, glazing requirements, and how research supports resilient, people-protecting structures.

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Weathering the storm: Rainscreen systems in retrofits

November 16, 2024

A building needs a new jacket, and retrofitting for an aesthetic refresh also provides an opportunity to enhance the wall assembly’s performance.

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Into the palette: Exploring trends in natural stone

November 13, 2024

Explore the shift to warm neutrals and greige tones in hard surfaces like porcelain, natural stone, and quartz.

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Defend against moisture: The importance of proper sealant testing

November 10, 2024

By Amy Becker

High-performance facades start with high-performing glass. Insulating glass units (IGUs) are a critical component of glazing system performance. Glass’s major role in energy efficiency, aesthetics, health, and wellness in buildings can only start with consistent, proven, and controlled IGU production...

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Gateway of opportunity: Vertical-stacking doors in modern spaces

November 9, 2024

Sectional doors are transforming commercial spaces with modern designs, space-saving features, and energy efficiency.

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New heights in sustainability: World’s largest Passive House office building

November 8, 2024

Discover Boston's Winthrop Center, the world’s largest Passive House-certified office building. Learn how Passive House design ensures energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability.

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Bridging the gap: Building security and building design

November 6, 2024

As doors, hardware, and access control solutions evolve and building design progresses quickly, it's crucial for all parties to collaborate from the start to ensure success.

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Sound advice: Fenestration and acoustic solutions

November 5, 2024

Explore how acoustic-optimized building envelopes improve wellness and productivity by reducing noise while preserving daylight and energy efficiency.

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Next-gen builders embrace Western Red Cedar

October 31, 2024

By Brad Kirkbride

Wood is one of the oldest building materials on the planet. Selected for its strength, durability, and workability, it has been the natural choice of builders for millennia. Its versatility made it essential to First Nations living on the Pacific coast, and a number of Western...

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Material health: Metal fabric in healthcare design

October 30, 2024

Therapeutic environments that include access to and views of nature, daylight, and fresh air can reduce anxiety, ease depression, support cognitive function, and aid in healing.

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