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Articles Tagged with ''sustainable design ''

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AIA Teams Up with DC Climate Week to Drive Climate Action and Champion Sustainability

DC Climate Week (DCCW), held April 20-26, features exhibitions, tours, screenings, and gatherings across the Washington, D.C., area.
April 17, 2026

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is partnering with DC Climate Week to host tours and events that support the mission of the event, driving climate action through community engagement.  


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Sika Announces 2025 Roofing & Waterproofing Projects of the Year Winners

Each year, projects are evaluated for design complexity, technical execution, aesthetics, and the creative use of Sika’s roofing and waterproofing systems
April 16, 2026

Sika announced the winners of the 2025 Roofing & Waterproofing Projects of the Year competition.


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Kate Diamond Honored with the 2026 AIA Award for Excellence in Public Architecture

This award recognizes Diamond’s transformative efforts in advancing environmental sustainability, social equity, and civic trust through public architecture
April 14, 2026

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced the selection of Kate Diamond, FAIA, LEED AP, a nationally celebrated architect known for her groundbreaking work in civic design, with the 2026 AIA Award for Excellence in Public Architecture.


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PIMA Publishes Updated Polyiso Industry-Averaged EPDs

Updated, third-party verified EPDs provide transparent, cradle-to-grave environmental impact data for polyiso roof insulation, polyiso wall insulation, and HD polyiso roof cover boards
April 14, 2026

The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) announced the publication of updated Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for polyiso insulation products.


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AIA26: Georgia-Pacific Building Products to Spotlight Products and Solutions Designed for Today’s Architects

The company will highlight a portfolio of the highest-quality building products engineered to simplify design, support ease of use, and deliver long-term performance.
April 8, 2026

As architects navigate evolving demands around performance, resilience, and sustainability, Georgia-Pacific Building Products is showcasing products and solutions designed to not only meet today’s challenges, but to anticipate what’s next.


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SCA Announces 2025 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Award Winners

The winning projects were unveiled and celebrated on April 1, 2026, during the spring ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont, Illinois.
April 8, 2026

The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced the winners of its 2025 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards.


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LEED Silver Multifamily Project Highlights Envelope, Heat Island Strategies

The Pomeroy, a 293,346-square-foot multifamily development in Mesa, Ariz., has achieved LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council
April 1, 2026

Green Ideas® Building Science Consultants has announced that The Pomeroy, a 293,346-square-foot multifamily development in Mesa, Ariz., has achieved LEED® Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council on March 5, 2026.


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Q&A with USGBC California Leaders for National Women's Month 2026

We hear from three women leaders at USGBC California and why they and women generally are the movers and shakers
March 23, 2026

Hear from three women leaders at USGBC California and why they and women generally are the movers and shakers.


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Food Bank of the Rockies exterior shows IMPs

Feeding People in Need with New Cold Storage Facility

From IMPs to Impact
March 20, 2026

Kingspan’s insulated metal panels (IMPs) were selected by Industrial Refrigeration & Design, Inc. as the building envelope to deliver the high level of thermal performance required for freezer and cooler applications.


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Vectorworks 2026 Update 4 Introduces Data-Driven Phasing Workflow, Next-Gen Live Rendering, and Integrated Embodied Carbon Analysis

Update Adds Phasing Workflows, Bolsters Sustainability Analysis, and Enables Live Rendering Integration with Maxon Redshift
March 17, 2026

Vectorworks, Inc. releases its fourth update to the Vectorworks 2026 product line, expanding its data-driven workflow capabilities to help designers plan, document, and visualize projects with greater precision and efficiency at every stage of delivery.


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