Using perforated fins, careful alignment, and plenty of school spirit, this high school in Texas turned its mascot into a highly visible architectural feature
December 8, 2025
As part of Phase III, the school had a unique vision for how it would display its mascot on an architectural feature on the building’s front facade, but needed help from CS’ BetterBuilt Studio to turn that vision into something tangible.
Prioritizing sustainability while celebrating the employee experience
December 1, 2025
Wells Fargo’s new campus in the Las Colinas development of Irving, Texas, is a major step forward in sustainability. The campus isn’t just pursuing LEED™ Platinum certification: it is net-positive, generating more energy than it consumes — the first campus of its size to do so.
Preserving the “Santa Barbara airport experience” at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
November 28, 2025
Preserving the “Santa Barbara airport experience” was official policy for the small Santa Barbara Municipal Airport when building the new 72,000 foot terminal building.
Purple hues and a unique design element help the new Cal Community Center shine
November 26, 2025
To design a space conducive for play and exercise, the project team knew the facility’s interior must deliver abundant access to beneficial natural light.
Vitrum Glass Group, Guardian Glass and Walters & Wolf Deliver LEED Platinum Pioneer
October 24, 2025
This nine-story structure features open, flexible office space that capitalizes on daylighting provided by Guardian SunGuard SNX 62/27 triple-silver coating on UltraClear and clear glass.
To meet goals, the design team prioritized natural daylight as a key component in creating an environment that felt bright, welcoming and energy efficient
October 22, 2025
LIFE Senior Services is a Tulsa-based nonprofit dedicated to helping adults over 50 maintain independence, dignity and quality of life. As part of an expansion of its Roma Berry campus, LIFE added a new 8,450-square-foot recreation facility to house indoor pickleball and basketball courts.
State Street Apartments explores how new construction can positively contribute to an evolving neighborhood
October 17, 2025
State Street Apartments explores how new construction can positively contribute to an evolving neighborhood. Located at a prominent intersection,the eight-story, 158-unit mixed-use building serves as a new gateway to Seattle’s Atlantic neighborhood.
Architects selected Solarban R67 glass by Vitro for this façade renovation because of its impressive performance and eye-catching reflectivity
October 13, 2025
Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood is now home to the newly renovated Embassy Suites and Avalara Hawk Tower at 255 South King Street. The complex is connected by a sky bridge and allows for clear, spectacular views of Seattle, thanks to Vitro Architectural Glass.
The architects were inspired by natural erosion and slot canyons in creating this beautiful space where residents are afforded views of the Rocky Mountains
October 8, 2025
Called the Canyon, the architects were inspired by natural erosion and slot canyons in creating this beautiful space where residents are afforded views of the Rocky Mountains and the Denver skyline, and where people can socialize and connect to nature.