Colleges and universities today are looking for sustainable facilities, and a number of them choose to participate in the LEED process to obtain a measurable level of sustainability.
Because the church was built in the mid-1900s, it lacked adequate roof ventilation, causing heat and moisture to get trapped, increasing the interior temperature and damaging the whole roof system.
A neglected 1960s concrete office tower was recently transformed into The Cosmopolitan, a modern architectural landmark in the “EU capital” of Brussels.
Originally constructed in 1964 as a luxury apartment building, Gateway Towers in downtown Pittsburgh was converted to high-end condominiums in the late 1970s.
Maintaining the simple, rectilinear gabled form and dark brown hue of the Woodinville distillery, located 160 miles away (in Woodinville), the new complex’s structures are clad in dark metal siding and modified wood.
The project involved the exterior restoration and interior gut renovation of a 230,000-ft² historic landmark structure, with the addition of a 60,000-ft² spherical glass and concrete structure to house the 1000-seat David Geffen theater.
Energy efficiency and clean air were two of the top priorities that drove design. That presented architects with a challenge. They had to figure out a way to bring in fresh air, while keeping the building envelope tight.
The Alpena County Regional Airport plays a crucial role in keeping this majestic getaway accessible to leisure and business travelers from other parts of the country. Dedicated in 1931, the airfield served as a training facility for fliers throughout WWII and remains home to one of only four National Guard Combat Readiness Training Centers in the United States.
When the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association designed its new headquarters, they knew it needed to be built with materials that were energy-efficient, code-compliant and long-lasting. To ensure a long-lasting exterior, they turned to coatings and component finishes made with Kynar 500 and Kynar Aquatec PVDF resin.