The Excellence in Building Enclosure Consulting Awards went to winners in four categories
March 19, 2026
The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) awarded its Excellence in Building Enclosure Consulting (EBEC) Awards—now in their third year—to winners in four categories.
Rebuking historic approaches to mental health and addictions care, the Mental Health and Addictions Centre in St. John’s, NL prioritizes dignity, accessibility, and community
March 18, 2026
With exterior and interior architecture by B+H in partnership with John Hearn Architects, MHAC is designed to reduce stigma, centre the patient experience, improve access to services, and integrate patient families and communities into care.
After careers in photography, design, and business ownership, Liz Snyder now turns complex performance data into meaningful narratives—helping architects see the human side of technical innovation.
With climate change comes stricter energy codes. Maintaining building occupant comfort requires innovative facade designs that align with building envelope strategies.
Matanzas High School new central energy plant has already earned a $220,000 energy rebate to offset district costs
March 9, 2026
Matern Professional Engineering and the Flagler Schools announced the successful modernization of the central energy plant at Flagler Palm Coast High School, with upgrades to Matanzas High School, another high school within Flagler Schools, currently underway.
As the commercial construction industry settles into a new year of projects and planning cycles, it is less focused on bold predictions and more concerned with practical execution.
From construction and property management to overseeing $500M+ in projects, she blends business acumen, collaboration, and mentorship to deliver transformative developments—while opening more doors for women in the industry.
The days of designing the look of a building and "figuring out the details later" are over. The demands of energy efficiency and fire safety require a holistic, integrated approach.
The guidance follows the launch of the California Building Performance Hub digital platform
February 24, 2026
USGBC California (USGBC-CA) announces the launch of a building performance standard model policy to help cities and counties across California reduce pollution from buildings, improve energy efficiency, and reach their climate goals.