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Structural Materials
How post-frame construction has evolved over the years [Infographic]
The National Frame Building Association (NFBA) released a pictoral history of post-frame…
University Buildings
Technology defines growth at Ringling College of Arts & Design
When Larry Thompson became President of Ringling College of Arts & Design, Sarasota, Fla., 16…
Sports and Recreational Facilities
Cubs take a measured approach when planning HD video boards
Even the franchises most resistant to change are seeing the benefit of new video boards. The…
Sports and Recreational Facilities
More than a game: 4 ways sports teams are adapting to changing fan preferences
Brooklyn, N.Y.’s Barclays Center was designed to host a wide range of events, from concerts and…
University Buildings
5 ways universities use new buildings to stay competitive
Wayne State University last October held a grand opening ceremony for its Integrated Biosciences…
Codes and Standards
Canadian city fines itself for failing to get a building permit for building renovation
The City of Guelph, Ontario, charged itself for failing to obtain a building permit before starting…
Building Tech
Should we be worried about a tech slowdown?
On the surface, it may seem like we have made some pretty hefty gains from a technological…
AEC Tech
Startup introduces PaperLight, an interactive projection screen for AEC pros
The Dallas-based tech startup Rollout noticed just how paper-dependent AEC firms are.
The company…
Cultural Facilities
Studio Libeskind designs angular Kurdish museum rich with symbolism
A new museum designed by Studio Libeskind will honor the Kurdish people, the largest ethnic…
High-rise Construction
Santiago Calatrava tower in Dubai could be taller than the Burj Khalifa
Renderings have been released for a Santiago Calatrava-designed observation tower in Dubai that,…
sponsored Roofing Products
Prepainted metals for exterior design visions
Architects and building managers are increasingly seeking pre-painted metal products for…
Building Enclosure Systems
Water Vapor Migration 101 [AIA course]
Vapor retarders play an important role in controlling water vapor flow and can be a major element…
Codes and Standards
Construction trade groups sue OSHA over silica rule
A coalition of trade associations filed suit against the Occupational Safety and Health…
sponsored Metals
MBMA works with Underwriter’s Laboratory to fire test metal buildings
One of the reasons metal building systems are so efficient and versatile is the collective…
Vertical Transportation
ThyssenKrupp Elevator develops TWIN system where cars share an elevator shaft
As anyone who works in a building with more than four floors can tell you, vertical travel via the…
Sports and Recreational Facilities
Chicago Cubs continue Wrigley Field renovations with new clubhouse
For the Chicago Cubs, next year is here, at least in the literal sense. They play the Cincinnati…
Building Technology
A nascent commercial wireless sensor market is poised to ascend in the next decade
Over the next decade, revenue from wireless sensor sales worldwide for installation and use in…
Lighting
Lighting experts explore applications for OLED, LiFi, and laser diodes
Last August, the town of Irondequoit, N.Y., near Rochester, opened its $13 million, 37,800-sf…
Codes and Standards
New LEED 2009 projects will have to meet increased minimum energy performance
The U.S. Green Building Council recently announced that all new projects registering for LEED 2009…
Sustainable Design and Construction
The sustainability culture shift: 8 steps for success
As Ontario’s new cap and trade legislation engages in public consultation, and with the recent…
