A former marble processing plant built in 1908 and transformed into a showcase complex earned the University of Tennessee a prestigious honor from American School & University. Kalwall translucent sandwich panels were fitted into the original clerestory encircling the central hall and flooding the open concept work space in natural diffuse daylight.
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Linetec’s new website, Linetec.com, provides a comprehensive overview of the company’s paint, anodize and specialty finishes, as well as specifications, processes, quality and environmental considerations, maintenance guidelines, warranty information, and color charts.
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“The architect’s role in specifying products is well-known in the construction industry,” said AIA EVP and Chief Operating Officer Robert Ivy, FAIA. “Feedback from The Architect’s Journey to Specification gives manufacturers a better understanding of an architect’s process for specifying products and how they can support them. Acting on this feedback can help architects in the design process and help manufacturers to provide more attractive offerings in the marketplace.”
Read MoreBehr Paint Company awarded grants to six nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in Orange County. The grants are part of the Masco Million Differences campaign, an initiative in which Masco Corporation, through its business units, allocated $1,000,000 in 2018 to support nonprofit organizations across the country.
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As sustainability experts and forward-thinking design professionals know, biophilic design isn’t simply a trend — it’s the way we’re defining the future. Many designers and architects are bringing greenery indoors through living walls, as they make a major aesthetic impact while maximizing the array of benefits associated with designing with nature in mind.
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The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) 2019 President William Bates, FAIA, issued a statement regarding findings from the Federal Commission on School Safety’s new report. He noted “While the AIA can only evaluate design-related aspects of the commission’s report, the Institute believes its inclusion of many design recommendations made by AIA members on behalf of the Institute will assist the United States in achieving safer schools.”
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Using a myriad of integrated sustainable design strategies, the new County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency building—designed by HMC Architects—is now open and is the only Zero Net Energy (ZNE) project listed in California that is a county-owned medical office.
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Architecture firm billings grew in November by a healthy margin, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Read MoreACI expects 318-19 to include new code provisions on topics including transverse reinforcement and shear in wide beams, hanger reinforcement, bi-directional interaction of one-way shear, and reference to ACI certifications. In addition, existing provisions are expected to receive significant updates and clarifications.
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What’s it like to design a healthcare space for children? Is it possible to infuse that space with imagination and whimsy, while simultaneously following the practical rules of a healthcare setting, such as infection control, times of operation, and safety? Two of members of the PlayPark design team—Laurena Clark and Olivera Sipka—sat down to discuss their approach and provide advice for others designing similar spaces.
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