Articles by Lindsay Lewis

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How Architects Find Building Products

A new approach to building material data

Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.

May 18, 2025

Benjamin Glunz, CEO of Anguleris (the team behind BIMsmith), joined us recently to chat about the main pain points architects face when researching building products, and how BIMsmith approaches product discovery differently compared to other platforms.

Podcast

Building Safety Month 2025

Lindsay Lewis

May 11, 2025

Mel Oncu, Chief Strategy Officer for the International Code Council, joined us to chat about this year’s Building Safety Month theme and what our industry can do to promote safety at every level.

KFA Architects Celebrates 50 Years of Designing

The firm has received multiple awards for its diverse, forward-looking architecture

Lindsay Lewis

May 6, 2025

This June, KFA Architects celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of shaping Los Angeles through architecture that uplifts communities and redefines urban living.

International Code Council Launches 45th Annual Building Safety Month

This year's theme is “Game On!”

Lindsay Lewis

May 5, 2025

The International Code Council announced the commencement of its 45th annual Building Safety Month, a global initiative held each May to raise awareness about the importance of building codes and the professionals who ensure safe, sustainable, and resilient structures.

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The Latest with RICOWI

Lindsay Lewis

May 4, 2025

We were joined by Al Janni, Product Testing/Code Approval Specialist for Duro-Last, to chat about RICOWI and what the association has been working on.

Chadwick Collins, SPRI’s Technical Director, tells us all about what SPRI’s been working on behind the scenes and some new updates, including the 2025 revision of the RD-1 standard, formally titled ANSI/SPRI RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains

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Updates to RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains

Lindsay Lewis

April 20, 2025

Chadwick Collins, SPRI’s Technical Director, tells us all about what SPRI’s been working on and some new updates, including the 2025 revision of the RD-1 standard, formally titled ANSI/SPRI RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains.

IIBEC graphic calling for abstracts for the 2026 show

Call for Abstracts Open for the 2026 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show

Submission Deadline: April 22, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET

Lindsay Lewis

April 9, 2025

IIBEC is now accepting abstracts for the 2026 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show, taking place March 12–15, 2026, at the SAFE Convention Center in Sacramento, Calif.

Prepare for the CABS Exam at the 2025 ABAA Conference

This year’s conference features targeted learning experiences to help attendees succeed

Lindsay Lewis

April 8, 2025

The Air Barrier Association of America announced that the 2025 ABAA Conference is a prime opportunity for professionals to prepare for the Certified Air Barrier Specialist exam.

PODCAST

Balancing Resiliency with Affordable Building Solutions

Design Draw Build’s Director of Design-Build Integration, Justin Yonker, discusses how architects can focus on strategies that ensure long-term sustainability and adaptability without compromising on affordability.

Lindsay Lewis

April 3, 2025

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Designing for Aging in Place

How thoughtful interior design in senior living enhances tenant satisfaction, reduces turnover, and increases net operating income—all while staying within budget.

Lindsay Lewis

March 30, 2025

How thoughtful interior design in senior living enhances tenant satisfaction, reduces turnover, and increases net operating income—all while staying within budget.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

Articles by Lindsay Lewis

How Architects Find Building Products

Building Safety Month 2025

KFA Architects Celebrates 50 Years of Designing

International Code Council Launches 45th Annual Building Safety Month

The Latest with RICOWI

Updates to RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains

Call for Abstracts Open for the 2026 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show

Prepare for the CABS Exam at the 2025 ABAA Conference

Balancing Resiliency with Affordable Building Solutions

Designing for Aging in Place

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