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As part of Phase III, the school had a unique vision for how it would display its mascot on an architectural feature on the building’s front facade, but needed help from CS’ BetterBuilt Studio to turn that vision into something tangible.

This article explores how properly designed wall systems can reduce airborne particulates, improve thermal continuity, minimise condensation risk, and contribute to healthier indoor environments across seasons.

While collecting "disclosure" documents proved easy enough for project teams, it turned out that LEED v4 was a bit ahead of the curve on the "optimization" side. Frankly, the industry lacked a common framework to facilitate rigorous, standardized, and streamlined workflows to achieve optimization. Simply put, the industry was not quite ready. It is ready now.

Wells Fargo’s new campus in the Las Colinas development of Irving, Texas, is a major step forward in sustainability. The campus isn’t just pursuing LEED™ Platinum certification: it is net-positive, generating more energy than it consumes — the first campus of its size to do so.

Preserving the “Santa Barbara airport experience” was official policy for the small Santa Barbara Municipal Airport when building the new 72,000 foot terminal building.

To design a space conducive for play and exercise, the project team knew the facility’s interior must deliver abundant access to beneficial natural light.

As codes tighten, net-zero goals accelerate and operational costs continue to rise. Architects and engineers are turning to advanced shell systems that produce electricity and enhance resilience.

Recent studies have shown that CI alone may not be enough for a building to achieve its designed level of energy efficiency. It’s time to look beyond CI alone and consider a holistic approach to façade design.

Whether it's a cultural center honoring local history, a recreation center bringing communities together, or an arts venue revitalizing a neighborhood, IMPs deliver the aesthetics, performance and cost-efficiency needed to help these spaces serve the population for generations.