sponsored | Aug 4, 2022

Brighter vistas: Next-gen tools drive sustainability toward net zero line

New technologies, innovations, and tools are opening doors for building teams interested in better and more socially responsible design. 

sponsored | May 8, 2022

Choosing the right paver system for rooftop amenity spaces

This AIA course by Hoffmann Architects offers best practices for choosing the right paver system for rooftop amenity spaces in multifamily buildings.

sponsored | May 5, 2022

Designing with architectural insulated metal wall panels

Insulated metal wall panels (IMPs) offer a sleek, modern, and lightweight envelope system that is highly customizable. This continuing education course explores the characteristics of insulated metal wall panels, including how they can offer a six-in-one design solution. Discussions also include design options, installation processes, code compliance, sustainability, and available warranties.

sponsored | Jan 25, 2022

Concrete buildings: Effective solutions for restorations and major repairs

Architectural concrete as we know it today was invented in the 19th century. It reached new heights in the U.S. after World War II when mid-century modernism was in vogue, following in the footsteps of a European aesthetic that expressed structure and permanent surfaces through this exposed material. Concrete was treated as a monolithic miracle, waterproof and structurally and visually versatile.

Nov 8, 2016

Future of Shade

The Sunbrella® Future of Shade competition challenges architects, designers and landscape architects to create innovative fabric shade designs…

Jul 21, 2016

Duro-Last Sustainability

Duro-Last. Reduce. Recycle. Reimagine.

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Jul 24, 2015

Permanent Modular Construction: Process, Practice, Performance

Ryan E. Smith, Associate Professor and Director of the Integrated Technology & Architecture Center (ITAC) at the University of Utah and the…

Nov 14, 2014

Architectural Coatings: Six tips for selecting colors that last

Exterior color selection is imperative to the aesthetics of a building. However, some may not fully understand the external factors that play into…