Contrary to popular belief, building codes do allow for use of permeable water-resistive barriers (WRBs) in cold climates

Prior to the June 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in the United Kingdom, relatively little focus was placed on the factors that contribute to vertical fire spread

The approximately 430,000 square foot development reinvigorates the downtown area with its visually-compelling profile and its capacity for new business, entertainment, and residences

The development process for U.S. building codes is rigorous and deliberative. Because the process results in the best thinking of a large group of experts, building codes can help drive innovation in design and construction

A trend emerging in recent years in metal design is the adoption and application of garage cladding systems and screening

In the wake of massive earthquakes and increasingly intense hurricane activity, wildfires, flooding and other natural events, design professionals have taken a greater interest in the concept of resiliency

In this age of green imperatives, architects designing commercial and institutional structures are usually on the lookout for ways to add incrementally to a building’s overall energy efficiency

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association has developed a new manual providing guidelines for the design of curtain walls.

Solar control low emissivity glass products make up the curtain wall system featured in a 268,000-square-foot, 12-story building that is part of Amazon’s downtown Seattle headquarters expansion project

The new 707 Fifth "AAA" office tower in downtown Calgary, Alberta, features a distinctive, curved glass appearance with high energy-efficiency and a comfortable interior