Project Profiles

Weathering Steel Provides Durability, Aesthetics for Public Works Campus

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With the aim of consolidating five public works departments into one campus, the City of Bend, Ore., wanted a facility that would serve long-term growth while being designed with resiliency, well-being and energy efficiency. The material that helped pull the City of Bend Public Works Campus project together was A606 Weathering Steel from The Bryer Company.

Preserving History with a Modern Roof

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The project required a solution designed to perform under Miami’s intense heat and heavy rainfall while providing the expected longevity of a full roof replacement.

Revitalizing Cityscapes Through Clever Architectural Repurposing

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Daylighting Design to Support Rapidly Growing Trend in Modular Building Construction

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Timber-Structure Building Meets Passive House Standards

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The design team selected an all-mass timber structure, paired with wood infill walls, and wood fiber insulation; an all-wood assembly, sequestering biogenic carbon, at Passive House level energy performance; one of the first of its kind.

Michigan's New Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health Features Welcoming, Biophilic Design

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The newly constructed building demonstrates how Apogee Architectural Metals’ Wausau windows and Tubelite curtain wall support the comfortable, safe, therapeutic environment with a visually appealing, resilient, high-performance facade.

A Forest in the Façade

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

After forty years, moisture and water infiltration had compromised the facade, and the Anchorage School District wanted a high-performance solution capable of withstanding the rigors of the Alaskan climate.

Preserving a Historic Civic Landmark with Advanced Roofing

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

When leaks began appearing across several roof sections of the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office, each constructed from different materials during past renovations, the Mecklenburg County Asset and Facility Management Department sought a solution that could preserve the structure’s integrity.

Nemours Children's Health Unveils Design of New Advanced Delivery Unit

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Perkins&Will’s Philadelphia studio has unveiled their design for the new Advanced Delivery Unit (ADU) at Nemours Children’s Hospital

Case Engineering Completes Tilt-Up Design on New $10 Million Teklab Facility

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Case Engineering partnered with St. Charles, MO-based Knapp Engineering, LLC on the structural engineering and tilt-up design for the new $10 million Teklab environmental testing laboratory in Collinsville, IL.

State-of-the-Art Library Celebrates Majestic Landscape of the Cache Valley

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This new state-of-the-art library celebrates the one thing that unites everyone in the community: the majestic landscape of the Cache valley.

IMPs Drive Long-Term Performance at New Airport Facility

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The new facility, just under 18,000 square feet, brings together multiple aircraft rescue and firefighting bays, a state-of-the-art general aviation terminal, and administration offices for the Contra Costa County Public Works Airports Division.

Restoring a Modernist Landmark for a New Generation of Artists

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Preserving one of the few remaining mid-century modern structures on a prominent college campus, MBL Architecture (MBL) announced the completion of work at University of Arkansas’ renowned Fine Arts Center.

Glass Combines with Brick to Help Blend New Office Structure with Historic Seattle Neighborhood

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In searching for the perfect combination of building materials and styles to create a striking façade while honoring the district’s storied past, the design team tested countless samples and building mockups, and constructed full-scale, two-story brick façades.

Rehabilitating a Mid-century Landmark

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Designed to operate as a net-zero energy facility, the revitalized complex integrates significant enclosure improvements and comprehensive mechanical system upgrades, informed by a data-driven process that employed advanced diagnostic tools, material analysis, and energy and daylight modeling.

Feeding People in Need with New Cold Storage Facility

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Kingspan’s insulated metal panels (IMPs) were selected by Industrial Refrigeration & Design, Inc. as the building envelope to deliver the high level of thermal performance required for freezer and cooler applications.

A Contemporary Home for Care in Newfoundland and Labrador

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With exterior and interior architecture by B+H in partnership with John Hearn Architects, MHAC is designed to reduce stigma, centre the patient experience, improve access to services, and integrate patient families and communities into care.

Library’s Renovation Features Glass for Enhanced Daylighting, Views and Comfort

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Once a dark, windowless space for patrons, the University of Pittsburgh’s Hillman Library has been transformed into a bright, inviting place of collaboration, learning and discovery.

Reducing Energy Costs Through Central Energy Plant Modernization at Two High Schools

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Matern Professional Engineering and the Flagler Schools announced the successful modernization of the central energy plant at Flagler Palm Coast High School, with upgrades to Matanzas High School, another high school within Flagler Schools, currently underway.

New Oregon Library Showcases Acoustic Mass Timber and Net-Zero Design

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Designed by The Miller Hull Partnership with local firm Steele Associates, in collaboration with Deschutes Public Library (DPL), the two-story, mass timber building more than doubles the size of the previous library and reimagines it as a vibrant, flexible, and inclusive civic space.

How IMPs Shaped a Cutting-Edge Semiconductor Facility

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The architectural design of the facility, led by Page Southerland Page, required a building envelope solution that would meet the rigorous energy demands of semiconductor manufacturing while reflecting the modern, high-tech nature of the facility.

How a Multi-System Roofing Approach Modernized FSU’s Student Union

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Architects Lewis + Whitlock sought a provider skilled in diverse roofing systems—including low-slope systems, as well as waterproofing with vegetated roof and pedestal paver applications—ultimately choosing Siplast due to the brand’s reputation for long-term durability.

An Iconic Boston School Undergoes Building Enclosure Renovation

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Gale Associates, Inc., a consulting engineering ﬁrm, announce the completion of the comprehensive building enclosure renovation of the iconic Josiah Quincy Elementary School, which occupies a full block in Boston’s Chinatown.

Metal Ceiling Featured in Award-Winning Student Center

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Featured on ceilings in Witherspoon are tapered ATAS Lineair Plank panels in .032 aluminum in a custom woodgrain color. The panels are nestled in white perimeter ceiling bays, four bays in total, which enact a soffit-like appearance and creates unique effects.

Glass Renews Historical Residential Hotel in Dallas

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

New Blood Center Creates Spa-like Setting with Curtain Wall

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Tubelite’s aluminum-framed curtain wall, storefront and entrance systems enhance the building’s daylight, transparency, views, outdoor access, visual appearance and resilient performance.

Re-imagined Olin Hall Offers a Model in Interdisciplinary Design at Colgate University

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Olin Hall, Colgate University’s largest academic building, has been transformed into a state-of-the-art interdisciplinary facility, offering an upgraded and expanded learning environment for the university’s new and existing science programming.

UC Berkeley Creekside Center Undergoes Renovation for the Disabled Students’ Program

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The renovation of the Creekside Center provides a new, more welcoming centralized home for disabled student services on campus and consolidates DSP staff, allowing for improved and expanded services for more than 4,000 students.

Revitalizing a Landmark: Utah’s Marshall N. White Community Center

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

After a comprehensive renovation, the Marshall N. White Community Center, a two-story, 68,000-square-foot building honors its namesake’s legacy and offers a vibrant hub with a wide range of recreational, educational and social programs for all ages.

Architectural Solutions for a Shared School Campus

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The Giddens School and Lake Washington Girls Middle School complex is an urban educational campus located between Beacon Hill and the Central District neighborhoods of Seattle, and designed to host two private, independent schools.