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Month: October 2018

KWK Architects: Student Housing Safety Incorporates Sophisticated Technology, Traditional Design Elements

KWK Architects: Student Housing Safety Incorporates Sophisticated Technology, Traditional Design Elements

Posted by | Oct 19, 2018 | 0 |

When designing or renovating a student housing facility, square footage, number of occupants and budget are often top design considerations. Designing for student safety ranks even higher, say the experts at KWK Architects. The North Residence Hall at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) includes exterior safety features as low landscaping, a blue emergency light, large glazing facing the public access, opportunities for seating at the entrance creates opportunities for students to see and be seen and exterior lighting.

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Zaha Hadid Architects-Designed Aljada’s Central Hub to be completed early 2019

Zaha Hadid Architects-Designed Aljada’s Central Hub to be completed early 2019

Posted by | Oct 18, 2018 | 0 |

”Aljada’s Central Hub stands as an example of how conscious design can work with the environment to create a truly unique and inspirational focus for its community. The Central Hub is a defining project for Sharjah and the UAE, and we have been proud to work closely with Arada on bringing this development to life,“ explained Johannes Schafelner, Project Director, Zaha Hadid Architects. The complex’s natural ecosystem, irrigated by recovered and recycled water, is designed to sustain a microclimate at ground level for gardens featuring plant species native to the region, while the Central Hub’s lighting requirements will be entirely provided by smart solar power.

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Axalta Introduces Wood Vibes Collection for the Wood Finishing Industry

Posted by | Oct 17, 2018 | 0 |

Axalta is proud to introduce a new industrial wood coatings campaign, “Wood Vibes.” The collection, inspired by the beauty of nature and power of wildlife, explores color and design trends of the wood coatings industry. The collection coincides with the launch of new labels that empathize the beauty, strength, and versatility of our product portfolio.

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AAMA and World Vision fill 500 backpacks with supplies for in-need children

AAMA and World Vision fill 500 backpacks with supplies for in-need children

Posted by | Oct 17, 2018 | 0 |

During the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 2018 National Fall Conference, volunteers filled backpacks with school supplies to benefit children at a local Title I elementary school in Tucson, Arizona. A total of 500 backpacks were filled and distributed during the event. This build was coordinated in partnership with World Vision, a humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities to help them reach their full potential. World Vision does this by tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice.

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Employees are Happier, Healthier and More Productive in LEED Green Buildings

Employees are Happier, Healthier and More Productive in LEED Green Buildings

Posted by | Oct 17, 2018 | 0 |

According to a new survey released today from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), employees who work in LEED-certified green buildings are happier, healthier and more productive than employees in conventional and non-LEED buildings. The survey also shows that a majority of office workers want to work for companies that are value-oriented, take stances on important issues like sustainability, and do their part for making a positive difference in the world. In fact, 84 percent of respondents prefer to work for a company that has a strong, concrete mission and positive values.

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Willis Tower unveils Catalog

Willis Tower unveils Catalog

Posted by | Oct 17, 2018 | 0 |

The name is a historical nod to the Sears Roebuck Company, who developed and opened Willis Tower in 1973. The Sears catalog was the retailing disrupter of its age and like the online versions that followed, Catalog offers an effective way to experience great content, products and experiences. Designed by Gensler, Catalog creates a warm, energetic vibe and an entirely new work life for the more than 15,000 people who work at Willis Tower, as well as countless Chicago residents and visitors, with carefully selected restaurants, first to market retailers, entertainment options and fitness boutiques. The exterior architecture of the tower’s new podium is designed in collaboration with SkB.

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Kalwall® hires new Mid-Atlantic sales representative

Posted by | Oct 16, 2018 | 0 |

Kalwall Corporation announces the hiring of Michael Maguire as sales representative for its Mid-Atlantic territory that includes parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. “Michael’s wealth of knowledge in the building industry, especially in sustainable building, makes him a great addition to our team,” says Jim Andrus, Kalwall’s Vice President of Sales for North America.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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