AEC Top Stories - Articles - Page 26

high-rise buildings incorporate fire-resistant materials

How Fire Safety Innovation is Shaping Modern Wall Systems

New building codes compelled manufacturers to explore existing products to see how they could be modified to enhance fire safety

Karine Galla

March 3, 2025

The rise of combustible insulation materials prompted the development of NFPA 285 in the late 1900s to specifically address concerns about wall assemblies containing combustible components.

A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

Celebrating International Women’s Day in Design

Part 1 of a 2-Part Series

Lindsay Lewis

March 3, 2025

A round-up of women in the design, engineering and construction fields. Hear from multiple perspectives on what women are experiencing and where the industry is going.

A graphic depicting thermostat setpoints

The Cost of Building Enclosure Heat Loss

Daniel Overbey

February 28, 2025

So, what is the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperature? Once your building is designed and constructed, this becomes the key question. You want to design for the design summer and winter conditions.

Podcast

Successful Air and Water Barrier Design

Lindsay Lewis

February 27, 2025

Tyler Gilpin from Polyglass joined us to chat about his webinar, "The Critical Aspect of Air and Water-Resistant Barriers Within the Building Envelope."

Students enjoy outdoor learning spaces in a classroom setting

How Indoor-Outdoor School Spaces Boost Student Health, Wellness, and Safety

Prioritizing holistic opportunities for indoor-outdoor learning

February 26, 2025

The school experience plays an outsize role in students’ lives, shaping mental and physical health as well as academic outcomes. How can school leaders ensure the design of their buildings best supports student wellbeing and success?

PODCAST

The What, Where & Why of Liquid Applied Roofing

Understanding How Liquid Applied Roof Systems Can Support Your Project Goals

Lindsay Lewis

February 25, 2025

Michael Popeck, the Northeast Design Manager of Building & Roofing Science for GAF, and Jon Wentworth, the Sr. Director of Liquids & Coatings for GAF, joined us to chat about their webinar, "The What, Where & Why of Liquid Applied Roofing"

David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA

Vegetated Roofs: A Strategy for Climate Resilience in the Urban Landscape

These systems help mitigate stormwater runoff, promote sustainability, and enhance long-term urban resilience

Rick Kile

February 21, 2025

Beyond pure aesthetics, vegetated roofs play a critical role in stormwater management, heat mitigation, and air quality improvement.

12mm diameter Cintec consolidation anchors were attached to all areas of walls at ground and basement levels which would be affected by the works to form openings.

Stabilization of Major Structural Works Within Building in Central London

The structure suffered movement due to poor ground beneath old timber foundations

February 19, 2025

Cintec International Ltd were invited to devise a scheme in conjunction with the client’s structural engineers, for the stabilization of a magnificent Grade 2* listed building.

PODCAST: Essential Training for Architecture Firm Growth

Steve Burns, Founder of The Well-Designed Firm, joins us to chat about his upcoming webinar

Lindsay Lewis

February 18, 2025

Steve Burns, Founder of The Well-Designed Firm, joins us to chat about his webinar, "Next-Gen Leadership: Essential Training for Architecture Firm Growth." Listen in to hear a preview.

Glass Curtain Wall Delivers Aesthetic, Acoustic Performance

February 17, 2025

Providing solar control and lending an attractive blue aesthetic, the decision to prefabricate the glass windows inside the precast concrete panels boosted quality and saved money.