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The eco-conscious movement recently swept through the nation, influencing various industries. Construction companies are adopting low-emission, energy-efficient practices, increasing their sustainability.

Missouri's Loews Kansas City Hotel is the first full-service luxury hotel to open downtown in more than 30 years. Rising 24 stories and encompassing 800 rooms, its crisp, modern, minimalist look was designed by Cooper Carry and brought to life with curtainwall, window wall, entrance and interior aluminum framing systems.

Mission critical buildings around the world share a common denominator when it comes to materials installed in a crucial part of the enclosure—the roof.

The University of Washington Life Sciences Building, recently named one of the top green building projects of 2021 by the American Institute of Architects’ Committee on the Environment, features building integrated photovoltaic windows and a highly transparent glass façade.

Identifying the minimum requirements for meeting expected in-service loads without failure over a 75-year period.

It’s important to understand the unique design requirements of each cladding, including masonry, to ensure durability for tomorrow.

Vegetation is only part of an ideal green roof system. Learn to maximize rainwater retention while maintaining a functional space.

Weather-resistant barriers play a crucial role in the protection and energy-efficiency of today’s commercial buildings.

Design and building professionals carefully consider not only the correct hue, but also understand the importance of specifying colorful coatings with appropriate performance, longevity and sustainability.