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
Ensuring WRB Performance in Innovative Wall Designs Pushing the Envelope Adrian Jacobs Heather Paschal July 3, 2017 A look at some tests that help to assure engineers and architects that a water-resistive barrier is performing as expectedRead More
The First U.S. Home to Fashion Design June 30, 2017 The Billboard Building combines a 3-story 1920s commercial building with a slender addition that rises more than 90 feetRead More
Transitioning an Expanded LEED Gold Space with Metal Panels June 28, 2017 The structure has an exterior that reflects the building’s technologically driven purpose with a high-tech feel created using wall panelsRead More
Industrial-Inspired Multi-Family Design June 26, 2017 The 6-story building's exterior is composed of brick, aluminum and glassRead More