Performance-based facilities for performing arts boost the bottom line
New technologies, innovations, and tools are opening doors for building teams interested in better and yet less-expensive performing arts facilities. A look at design trends…
Course Category: Building Design & Construction
Waterproofing deep foundations for new construction
Below-grade waterproofing systems can be critical features of building enclosure design, particularly when the structure has a deep foundation. As the foundation goes deeper, there…
Metal cladding trends and innovations
Metal cladding is on a growth trajectory globally. This is reflected in rising demand for rainscreen cladding, which market research firm VMR values currently at…
Dealing with Detailing: Aesthetics, Sustainability, Durability, and Flexibility of Extruded Aluminum Trim
From building interiors and exteriors to complementing moisture management systems, extruded aluminum trim can provide architectural distinction an…
Outdoor Amenities: Essential for Today’s Lifestyle
This course will explore solutions for meeting occupant demands and maximizing the functionality of a site, all through the use of pavers, slabs an…
With Affordability and Innovation for All: Multifamily Ideas Break Barriers
With a growing need for multifamily housing solutions at all income levels, the U.S. market is seeing a proliferation of inventive projects. (1.0 A…
4 steps to a better building enclosure
Dividing the outside environment from the interior, the building enclosure is one of the most important parts of the structure. The enclosure not only defines…
Fire safety considerations for cantilevered buildings
Cantilevered buildings seem to be everywhere in New York City these days, as developers and architects strive to maximize space, views, and natural light in…
Solutions for cladding performance and supply issues
From a distance, today’s building innovations in cladding performance, aesthetics, and construction appear unconstrained and quite varied. Material mixing is creating newly expressive façades, and…
Steel structures offer faster path to climate benefits
Faster delivery of buildings isn’t always associated with sustainability benefits or long-term value, but things are changing. An instructive case is in the development of…