Tag Archives: Cladding

Maximizing Chicago views with strategic railing systems

Downtown Chicago’s Wolf Point West Tower employs aluminum and glass railing systems, which provide occupants with both security and scenic views. The 48-story building, which is the first residential tower built at the confluence of the North, South, and Main branches of the Chicago River, has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification under the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

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Brick association calls for award entries

The Brick Industry Association (BIA) is calling for nominations for the 2018 Brick in Architecture Awards, a national architectural design competition. BIA’s annual awards honor innovative and sustainable architecture where clay brick products are employed as the predominant (more than 50 percent) exterior building or paving material.

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Cladding defines aesthetics on Iowa campus

Completed in fall 2016, the University of Iowa’s (UI’s) Visual Arts Building houses a variety of the school’s art departments, including ceramics, sculpture, print making, and photography. The 11,706-m2 (126,000-sf) loft-like space, designed by Steven Holl Architects, encourages interconnection between the arts, creating a collaborative and immersive student experience.

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