Articles Tagged with ''Detroit''

Nathan Johnson’s architectural practice in Detroit

Michigan Receives Underrepresented Communities Grant to Study Prominent Detroit Architect

The grant funds will hire a preservation consultant to prepare a study on the work of Nathan Johnson (1926-2021), an important Detroit-based modernist architect

December 11, 2025

The Michigan State Historic Preservation Office of the Michigan Strategic Fund has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Historic Preservation Fund’s Underrepresented Communities Grant program.

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Building Enclosure Announces 2024 Leadership Award Winner: Amy Baker

Lindsay Lewis

September 20, 2024

Building Enclosure magazine is proud to announce Amy Baker as the recipient of our 2024 Leadership Award. Founder of Amy Baker Architect, she has made significant contributions to the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, advancing the practice of building enclosure design.

AIA Detroit to Postpone Most Upcoming Programs

March 16, 2020

The AIA Detroit is committed to supporting efforts to protect public health and minimize the impact of COVID-19.

Guardian Glass Celebrates North American Jumbo Coater

October 9, 2018

First jumbo glass will clad iconic Detroit building expansion.

Building the Polk Penguin Conservation Center

Multiple Companies Come Together to Give Penguins a New Home

Lindsay Lewis

August 17, 2016

After four years of intricate planning, The Polk Penguin Conservation Center at the Detroit Zoo showcases itself as a true work of art

Life Remodeled Reshapes Detroit's Osborn Neighborhood

Roofing Contractors, Distributors and Manufacturers Help Detroit’s Renaissance One Roof at a Time

Art Aisner

February 8, 2016

Amid the boarded-up buildings and blighted street corners that are all too familiar in Detroit is a place where learning, inspiration and hope still thrive.

Guardian Glass Helps Detroit Historic Renovation Project

January 25, 2016

Donation replacing glass in more than 350 windows.

AIA Detroit Presents 2015 Celebration of Architecture

September 23, 2015

AIA Detroit will present its third annual Detroit Celebration of Architecture awards, recognizing Detroit-area architects for their significant projects.

NSA Earns Engineering Society of Detroit Construction and Design Award

July 2, 2015

Facility designed and constructed with “green” technologies earning LEED Gold Certification

Building Professional of the Month: Andrew Arnesen

May 1, 2015

Andrew Arnesen, is an architect and associate with SmithGroupJJR, an architecture firm based in Detroit, Mich.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.