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Architects

Every building starts with a concept and a design. Architects are involved at every stage of the process, even after a design has been finalized, helping other building team members through the snares and missteps in the construction process. Building Design+Construction delivers news, trends, and research to the nation's largest architectural design firms. 

Oct 5, 2011

GREENBUILD 2011: Kohler builds sustainable booth at Greenbuild 2011

In a setting composed of reclaimed materials, biodegradable signage, energy-efficient lighting and more, exhibitor highlights its new products with ecological awareness. 

Oct 5, 2011

GREENBUILD 2011: Brick offers growing options for sustainable building design

Brick exteriors, interiors and landscaping options can increase sustainability that also helps earn LEED certification.

Oct 5, 2011

GREENBUILD 2011: Roof hatch designed for energy efficiency

The cover features a specially designed EPDM finger-type gasket that ensures a positive seal with the curb to reduce air permeability and ensure energy performance. 

Jeff Yoders | Oct 5, 2011

Trimble update adds Revit, CAD plug-ins for field points

Last week Trimble announced it will soon release new plug-ins for its Point Creator software…
Oct 4, 2011

GREENBUILD 2011

Click here for the latest news and products from Greenbuild 2011, Oct. 4-7, in Toronto.

Oct 4, 2011

GREENBUILD 2011: Methods, impacts, and opportunities in the concrete building life cycle

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Concrete Sustainability Hub conducted a life-cycle assessment (LCA) study to evaluate and improve the environmental impact and study how the “dual use” aspect of concrete.

Oct 4, 2011

GREENBUILD 2011: Johnsonite features sustainable products

Products include rubber flooring tiles, treads, wall bases, and more. 

Oct 4, 2011

GREENBUILD 2011: Nearly seamless highly insulated glass curtain-wall system introduced

Low insulation value reflects value of entire curtain-wall system. 

Oct 4, 2011

GREENBUILD 2011: Ready-to-use wood primer unveiled

Maintains strong UV protection, clarity even with application of lighter, natural wood tones.

Oct 4, 2011

GREENBUILD 2011: Two new recycled glass products announced

The two collections offer both larger and smaller particulates. 

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