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Items Tagged with 'retrofitting'

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AC Hotel National Landing’s exterior

Revitalizing Cityscapes Through Clever Architectural Repurposing

Spanning from the facade and patio to the guestrooms, fitness center, and beyond, the design team’s approach to the project embraces the surrounding community
May 18, 2026

Using the momentum of JBG’s revitalization of Arlington, Virginia’s National Landing neighborhood, Calco Hospitality set out to transform an existing Marriott Hotel into an AC by Marriott, revitalizing the property and appealing to new audiences.


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The McIntire School of Commerce exterior

RAMSA Expands the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce

The new McIntire School invites students to collaborate in shared spaces that promote comfort, connectivity, and creativity
May 6, 2026

The McIntire School of Commerce, a leading business school at the University of Virginia, has been modernized and expanded with a thoughtful addition, enhancing this dynamic hub for student learning and success.


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NoMad Tower interior

The First Class A, East Coast Office Building To Use The Energy-Saving Window Technology

Global Holdings Selects LuxWall Transparent Insulation To Retrofit NoMad Tower
April 17, 2026

Global Holdings, the international real estate development and investment firm led by Chairman and Founder Eyal Ofer, announced a first-of-its-kind, Glass-Only Retrofit at Class A office tower 1250 Broadway, also known as Nomad Tower.


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RAiNA 2026 Conference Call for Abstracts

Submission Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM
April 15, 2026

The Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA) announced the official Call for Abstracts for our upcoming 2026 Conference, taking place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.


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Vectorworks Reveals 2026 Creative Genius Award Winners

Competition Celebrates Visionary Designers and Design Innovators Who Transform Bold Concepts into Built and Experiential Realities Using Vectorworks
April 8, 2026

Vectorworks, Inc. announced the winners of the 2026 Creative Genius Awards, celebrating extraordinary innovation and technical excellence across architecture, interiors, landscape, and entertainment design disciplines.


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IIBEC Announces Winners of Its Third Annual EBEC Awards

The Excellence in Building Enclosure Consulting Awards went to winners in four categories
March 19, 2026

The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) awarded its Excellence in Building Enclosure Consulting (EBEC) Awards—now in their third year—to winners in four categories.


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Integrating Firestopping with Air Barrier Systems

Closing the Gaps at the Building Envelope
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Vicky Visavale
February 9, 2026

Integrating firestopping with air barrier systems is no longer an optional “best practice”- it is a necessity for the modern, high-performance educational building.


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Mitigating Thermal Bridging in Metal-over-Metal Recover Assemblies

Designing the Retrofit
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Brandi Van Wambeke
February 2, 2026

To eliminate the thermal bridge, the specification must introduce a thermal break between the existing structure and the new roof system. A Metal-over-Metal recover system achieves this through a three-component assembly: Flute-Fill Insulation, Tall Clips, and an Air Gap.


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Worthington Enterprises Agrees to Acquire Leading Metal Roof Components Manufacturer LSI Group

Worthington Enterprises plans to purchase LSI Group for approximately $205 million with cash on hand and borrowings under the company’s revolving credit facility
December 30, 2025

Worthington Enterprises Inc., a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire LSI Group, LLC of Logansport, Ind.


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IEA's Energy Efficiency 2025: Insights for the Industry

In its new report, the IEA indicates that buildings remain the largest CO₂ emitters and calls for stronger building codes, greater retrofit spending, and wider use of digital optimization
December 8, 2025

In its new report, the IEA indicates that buildings remain the largest CO₂ emitters and calls for stronger building codes, greater retrofit spending, and wider use of digital optimization. Energy efficiency specialists say these steps only pay off when building systems are steered by AI that can react in real time. 


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