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Items Tagged with 'solar energy'

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Schweitzer Engineer Hall at Washington State University

Glass Strikes the Perfect Blend of Transparency, Aesthetics for Washington State University’s Latest Academic Addition

Looking for the right glass to blend with the brick and optimize visibility, the architects considered a variety of products
July 10, 2026

Creating a new gateway to the campus and merging with the existing architecture, ZGF Architects curated an aesthetic blend of high-performance curtain wall, spandrels, metal panels and red brick for the new Schweitzer Engineer Hall at Washington State University (WSU) in Pullman, Washington.


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On-Demand Webinar Explores How Concrete Tile Roofing Reduces Energy Costs and Supports Solar Integration

The educational session examines concrete tile roof systems as a high-performing component of the building enclosure.
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
July 1, 2026

Professionals looking to better understand the role roofing systems play in energy efficiency and building performance can now watch the on-demand webinar, "Reducing Occupant Energy Costs: Tile Roofing Delivers Performance, Durability, and a Solar-Ready Home," sponsored by Eagle Roofing Products.


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Canalino Elementary School and Canalino Family School exterior

Daylighting Design to Support Rapidly Growing Trend in Modular Building Construction

Completed in 2024, the single-story, 2,400-square-foot facility provides a flexible environment where students can explore books, collaborate and participate in group instruction
May 11, 2026

As part of a $90 million district-wide infrastructure improvement bond, Carpinteria Unified School District planned a new modular learning center and library for the shared campus of Canalino Elementary School and Canalino Family School.


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Lehman College’s new Nursing Education, Research & Practice Center

Solarban 70 Glass by Vitro Architectural Glass Showcased on CBS Series, America ByDesign

The episode highlights how design teams used high-performance materials to enhance openness, connectivity and functionality in an educational setting
May 11, 2026

Lehman College’s new Nursing Education, Research & Practice Center, which features Solarban® 70 glass by Vitro Architectural Glass, was recently spotlighted on America ByDesign.


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Kingspan Insulation North America Celebrates Completion of Rooftop Solar Installation at Mendota Manufacturing Facility with a ribbon cutting

Kingspan Completes 881-kW Rooftop Solar Installation at Illinois Manufacturing Facility

881-kilowatt system expected to generate 1 million kilowatt-hours of renewable electricity annually
April 17, 2026

Kingspan Insulation North America celebrated the completion of a new rooftop solar installation at its Mendota manufacturing facility with a ribbon-cutting event alongside project partners REC Solar and Dynamic Energy.


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high rise buildings looking from the ground up

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient Optimization

A Three-Layer Approach to Meeting Thermal Performance Targets
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Rose Morrison
March 11, 2026

With climate change comes stricter energy codes. Maintaining building occupant comfort requires innovative facade designs that align with building envelope strategies.


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International Women’s Day in Design

Building Communities, Breaking Ground: A Development Leader’s 30-Year Journey

Kelly Gantner
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
March 2, 2026
From construction and property management to overseeing $500M+ in projects, she blends business acumen, collaboration, and mentorship to deliver transformative developments—while opening more doors for women in the industry.
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Lagmansgården exterior

Finland Sets New Architectural Standard for Special Needs Youth

Nestled within the serene pine forests of Finland’s west coast, Lagmansgården residential institution offers a safe, home-like environment for young people in need of intensive foster care and special needs education
February 19, 2026

Designed by award winning Anttinen Oiva Architects, the Lagmansgården seamlessly integrates residential, educational, and therapeutic spaces into a unified, nature-oriented setting.


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Multnomah County Library Operations Center Renovation exterior

Hennebery Eddy Designs Multnomah County Library Operations Center Renovation & Expansion

This adaptive reuse project transformed a vacant 1995 grocery store into a bustling 73,000-square-foot workplace in vehicle-dominated east Portland
February 9, 2026

The Operations Center is the first project to meet Multnomah County’s ambitious fossil fuel-free buildings resolution and anticipates LEED Gold certification as well as Living Future Net-Zero Energy certification.


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Maple Terrace Apartments in Dallas

Glass Renews Historical Residential Hotel in Dallas

Now reimagined, the original seven-story, U-shaped building has been filled in and expanded to 150,000 square feet of office and restaurant space capped by two new floors
January 21, 2026

Reviving the century-old Maple Terrace Apartments in Dallas, 5G Studio’s adaptive reuse of the historic landmark features glass from Vitro Architectural Glass on the building’s new windows and two-story curtain wall addition.


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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.

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