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Wood-framed construction is the predominant method for building homes in the United States and has gained steady acceptance in light commercial and mid-rise construction

Spanning 39 stories, the new West Edge Tower in downtown Seattle has already become an iconic architectural feature in the city’s celebrated skyline

Located in Whitehouse, Texas, the 43,500-square-foot facility is the largest HealthPark in the Christus Trinity Mother Frances Health System

The facility is designed for flexibility to evolve and adapt to changing programs and future areas of interests

In many parts of the U.S., homeowners with basements have to manage rising humidity levels for most of the cooling season

From a silk-screened glass façade to a point-supported glass canopy and wall, more than 7,000 square-feet of glass was fabricated for the major modernization project

Architecture has evolved rapidly over the past decade thanks to the use of more sustainable building materials, environmentally conscious standards and aesthetics

There are key differences in how the supporting wall system must be designed to accommodate the panel direction

More than 4,000 sheets of glass make up almost 300 panels

The building’s exterior design reflects the regional vernacular and large windows and clerestories have been utilized to offer abundant natural light and provide views of the nearby mountain range