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Achieving dynamic and diffuse daylight remains a centerpiece of biophilic design, specifically cited in the 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design.

Lightweight StoCast Brick delivered authentic looks, faster installation and lower project costs.

Re-opened in March 2026, EFCO® curtain wall, storefront and entrances – a brand of Apogee Architectural Metals – met the project’s historical aesthetic, modern performance and low-maintenance for its future needs.

Months after the Construction Specifications Institute's (CSI) overhaul of its licensing model sparked widespread concern among specifiers and design professionals, the conversation has shifted from pricing to questions surrounding transparency, governance and member trust.

Vitro Architectural Glass helped shape Pittsburgh’s skyline with high-performance glazing solutions featured prominently in the new FNB Financial Center, a 26-story, Class A office tower anchoring the redevelopment of the Lower Hill District.

KAI joined Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) officials, community leaders and project partners on May 21 to break ground on the new Seagoville PK-8 Campus in Seagoville, Texas.

Creating a new gateway to the campus and merging with the existing architecture, ZGF Architects curated an aesthetic blend of high-performance curtain wall, spandrels, metal panels and red brick for the new Schweitzer Engineer Hall at Washington State University (WSU) in Pullman, Washington.

For construction and design companies, high performance and innovation can no longer be treated as a specialized offering reserved for select applications.

High-performance design isn't about choosing the most expensive, or newest, material; it's about finding the "sweet spot" where physics, budget, code compliance and constructability meet.

Mike Amaral, QuietRock Product Manager for PABCO Gypsum, discusses why acoustics are a critical consideration when converting commercial buildings into residential or mixed-use spaces, explaining the limitations of relying solely on STC ratings and the impact of flanking paths and structure-borne noise.