American Institute of Architects New York (AIANY) rescinded 2018 Design Awards to architects Richard Meier and Peter Marino, citing misconduct.
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In the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood at the intersection of Cedar and State Streets, Viceroy Chicago offers its hotel guests a much-desired mix of classic charm and modern amenities. Designed by Goettsch Partners, the 13,935-m2 (150,000-sf) property blends the facing of a historic hotel with the comfort...
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The latest edition of North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights (NAFS), is now available. Compiled by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), and Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA), the update, 101/I.S.2/A440-17, replaces the 2011 edition of the joint standard.
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In response to concerns about fire and seismic safety as it relates to wood construction, industry-driven group Think Wood continues to build resources in its Think Wood Research Library supporting the application of softwood lumber in residential and nonresidential building projects.
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Sharpen your skills in construction risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring by joining your peers at the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Academy in Chicago on April 26 and 27. Corey Zussman, quality assurance director for Pepper Construction Group, will be one of the CSI Academy’s featured speakers, discussing potential...
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Entries are being accepted for Radical Innovation 2018, an annual competition recognizing groundbreaking, clever design ideas within the hospitality sphere. Professional and student designers are invited to submit completed and conceptual projects for consideration before April 30.
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Multi-discipline consulting corporation Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) announced the launch of JMT Architecture and the purchase of Baltimore-based RCG Architects, the city’s oldest operating architectural institution.
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The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has released findings from research conducted to support the development of a calculation methodology for determining the U-factors and R-values for wall assemblies containing cold-formed steel.
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The Washington State Legislature has passed a bill requiring the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) update its codes to account for mass timber products, including cross-laminated timber (CLT). This revision will make it easier for developers to use the increasingly popular building material by adding certainty to the...
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Construction has begun on the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, California. Cofounded by Mellody Hobson and Star Wars creator George Lucas, the 27,871-m2 (300,000-sf) facility will celebrate visual storytelling, encouraging visitors to engage with and experience different art forms.
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