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Spearheaded by ALSC Architects, the stadium was designed to unify not only multiple facilities and stakeholders, but also the broader Spokane community.

The recent ratification of LEED v5 underscores the emerging priority of decarbonization by sustainable design leaders as it one of the new version's three impact areas along with quality of life and ecological conservation and restoration.

Every May, the International Code Council’s Building Safety Month campaign raises awareness about building safety and the role of building codes in keeping us all safe.  

The demands of a solar-ready roof call for important material specifications to help mitigate long-term risks these installations create for waterproofing, insulation performance, fire resistance, and maintenance access. 

This design resulted in a light-filled cube with a distinctive exterior notable for its minimalist blending of concrete, glass and ribbed metal wall panels.

For a distinctive appearance blending advanced high-tech with approachable, high-touch, EFCO finished the aluminum framing, brake metal and swing entrance doors in a specialty bronze-gold color paint.

The building envelope remains one of the most critical levers for reducing operational carbon emissions—particularly through targeted retrofits that improve thermal management.

This article explores how innovations in building materials are reshaping the indoor environment by promoting healthier spaces for both residents and workers. 

Trump’s tariffs are fundamentally altering the affordable housing market, creating an environment marked by challenges, volatility, and the need for resilience.