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…

The built environment, which consists of construction plus real estate, represents almost $6 trillion in U.S. GDP per year. It is the largest industry in…

Our take-aways from COVID-19 have accelerated positive emerging trends like the outdoor office, touchless technology and modular construction.

The pandemic brought the world to a halt and changed the way we view our relationship with the spaces we occupy, both public an private.…

New technologies, innovations, and tools are opening doors for building teams interested in better and more socially responsible design. Supporting goals from energy efficiency and…

This article explores the latest trends, materials, and technologies shaping the future of multifamily housing envelopes, offering a balanced perspective on how architects and engineers can create buildings that are both aesthetically pleasing and resilient.

COVID-19 laid bare shortcomings that many city-dwellers face, as stay-at-home guidelines confined people to apartments, often without access to safe outdoor spaces. A priority that…

i+s is hosting a panel discussion of industry thought leaders to answer questions surrounding COVID-19 and the built environment: How is the coronavirus pandemic impacting…

Workplace design has seen significant shifts over the years, from the dreaded cubicle farms of decades passed to open plan offices and the hybrid model…

This course describes the multiple challenges in designing high performance fenestration systems for building envelopes meeting architectural design needs to deliver energy performance, sufficient glazed…

This CEU will not only identify the most troublesome flooring problems created by the presence of moisture in concrete, but will also outline specific steps that design practitioners and facility executives can take to mitigate the risks of exposure to this persistent and expensive issue.

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Addressing student behaviors, improving the learning environment, and enhancing the sustainability of educational buildings with design. 

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…

With office rents rising, less space needed, and little demand for any extra space they may want to dump, employers need to make the most of their office space. That space, however, may be used differently from week to week or even day to day.

Historically, flooding is one of the costliest natural disasters in the United States on an annual basis. Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) attempt to address…

Explore the various ways that flooring can contribute toward the WELLv2.

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Advances in glazing materials and glass building systems offer a seemingly unlimited horizon for not only glass performance, but also for the size and extent…

This course covers emerging trends in exterior design and products/systems selection in the low- and mid-rise market-rate and luxury multifamily rental market. Topics include facade…

Building owners are faced with a big challenge: design, build, and maintain buildings from the ground up: floors, walls, ceilings, desks, tables, and everything in…