University Strives for Sustainability July 31, 2017 The grand opening of Holly Pointe Commons welcomed more than 1,400 students to the new, $145 million residence hallRead More
Building Information Modeling and Sustainable Building Envelopes BIM-Embedded Quantitative Analysis Help Architects Weigh the Relative Merits of Alternative Design Options François Lévy July 28, 2017 Architects availing themselves of newer design processes now have at their disposal powerful digital tools ranging from computational design to BIMRead More
Remodeled Center Withstands Extreme Climate July 26, 2017 Concluding its multi-year, multi-building renovation, The Royal Hawaiian Center is one of Hawaii's largest shopping mallsRead More
Evaluating Air Barrier Performance Selecting the Right One for Your Cladding System Annie Lo July 24, 2017 There are many types of air barrier products to consider when designing your exterior wall cladding systemRead More
Lightning Protection for Buildings with Metal Roofs Jennifer Morgan Michael Chusid, RA FCSI July 21, 2017 Metal roofing has the advantage over other roofing systems with respect to a building’s risk of lightning damageRead More
Preventing Coating Failures Tammy Schroeder July 19, 2017 Choosing the right finish for coastal projectsRead More
Metal Panels Enhance Design of Learning Center July 14, 2017 The highly contemporary design employs an inviting and colorful palette of materialsRead More
A LEED Gold, Mixed-Use Development July 12, 2017 The City of Portland, Oregon's new 10-story, mixed-use, transit-oriented development earned LEED Gold certification in Dec. 2016Read More
Applets for Energy and Environmental Design Daniel Overbey July 10, 2017 There are a lot of great (and free) online resources for design professionalsRead More