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The process of a historical site becoming a functional one opens the opportunity for new uses and benefits

In order to realize a more sustainable built environment, we must address concrete: how we use it; how it is made; how much of it we use

Insulated metal panels were chosen for this building to contribute to the performance and aesthetics of the building

To meet the needs of today’s students, the design team and school administrators set out to transform the school with a traditional concept that involved renovation and expansion

Solar control low emissivity glass products make up the curtain wall system featured in a 268,000-square-foot, 12-story building that is part of Amazon’s downtown Seattle headquarters expansion project

The new legislation requires that any building 25,000 square feet or larger will need to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by 2030 from a 2005 baseline, increasing to an 80 percent reduction requirement by 2050

The symmetrical roof system was chosen because of its extremely high uplift capacity over the open framing and ease of repair if it would ever become damaged by a future storm

The new 707 Fifth "AAA" office tower in downtown Calgary, Alberta, features a distinctive, curved glass appearance with high energy-efficiency and a comfortable interior

When it came to aesthetics, the owners wanted an exterior that looked far friendlier than concrete block would allow

Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort’s Hotel in Jackson, Calif., had failing EIFS on its façade and seized the opportunity for a design and functionality revamp