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Georgia Tech officially broke ground on the Thomas A. Fanning Student-Athlete Performance Center during a ceremony.

An overview of instances when model building codes require exterior curtain walls to provide a fire rating and how architects and specifiers can use narrow-profile, fire-rated glazing assemblies to meet these requirements without compromising a cohesive design aesthetic.

With the push to decarbonize the building sector, there are more opportunities for renovations and retrofits and this area is primed for the uptake in circularity. Here are some key reasons to integrate circular practices into building design and construction.  

Architects are well-positioned to help college campuses and students create places and experiences outside the classroom that cater to their physical and psychological well-being and performance.

During construction, guest comfort topped the priority list. For the building’s exterior, the project team was searching for a solution that would balance strength and thermal efficiency.

Just the talk of steel and aluminum tariffs have already manifested in missed project budgets and lost time for architects. With higher material costs on the horizon, architects are focusing on minimizing the risks of exceeding project budgets.

Persistent and escalating heat is demanding a reassessment of how we design our cities, construct our buildings, and manage resources to adapt to these conditions.