NY high school tackles space constraint with rooftop expansion

January 8, 2019

In New York City’s Greenwich Village, a new rooftop expansion and athletic center was built to accommodate growth for Grace Church School, making use of every inch of the urban institution.

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AIA study provides roadmap to enhance architect-manufacturer relationship

January 7, 2019

A new study published by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) sheds light on the critical relationships shared by building product manufacturers and architects in creating better outcomes for owners and occupants.

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United States takes first place in global design awards

January 7, 2019

Last month, World Design Rankings (WDR) announced its updated listing of countries categorized based on the number of design awards won at international juried design competitions and awards. The United States took first place among 100 represented countries in 2018 with 48 Platinum Design Awards won globally.

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ACI 318-19 building code requirements available for public review

January 7, 2019

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) expects to publish ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, later this year. The new edition will be the first since the reorganized format was published in 2014 and will include new and updated code provisions along with color illustrations for clarity.

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Vitro names new president

January 7, 2019

Vitro Architectural Glass has announced its new president will be Ricardo Maiz, succeeding Richard Beuke, who held the post since 2016.

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Boston restaurant merges historic architecture with specialty finishes

January 4, 2019

Diners in Boston’s Back Bay district are getting Asian- and Latin American-inspired cuisine amid soaring arches in a double-height venue merging historic architectural detail and a tropical vibe in Nahita restaurant.

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Tall mass timber code changes set to clear final hurdle

January 4, 2019

The unofficial voting results on code change proposals considered in 2018 have been released by the International Code Council (ICC). It includes passage of the entire package of 14 tall mass timber code change proposals.

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s buildings nominated to UNESCO’s World Heritage List

January 2, 2019

Eight major works by Frank Lloyd Wright has been nominated to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO’s) World Heritage List.

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Building codes save lives in massive Alaska earthquake: ICC

December 27, 2018

The 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Anchorage, Alaska, in November 2018 highlights the importance of building codes in saving lives, protecting property, and contributing to a rapid post-disaster recovery. According to a statement by the International Code Council (ICC), the earthquake did not result in any collapsed buildings, widespread...

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California firm wins innovation award

December 27, 2018

The Los Angeles Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC-LA) awarded Rockefeller Kempel Architects (RKA) the Sustainable Innovation Award in the Sustainable Site category.

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