KTGY Architecture + Planning announced that the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) has named its five finalists for its 2019 Innovation Challenge competition, with KTGY receiving two finalist honors. This year’s challenge sought solutions for reducing the construction costs or time to bend the cost curve of housing production as a way to address the nation’s housing affordability crisis.
Read MoreThe International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), in collaboration with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and Emerald Expositions (Emerald), announced last week the planned launch of The WELL Conference. The WELL Conference will be designed to offer a rich, experiential opportunity for attendees from across multiple sectors—the traditional architectural, design and engineering communities, but also real estate developers, corporate officials engaged in advancing best practices in environmental, social and governance (ESG) protocols, public health practitioners, and technology companies who are playing an ever-greater role in the real-time monitoring of building and community infrastructure performance.
Read MoreAs senior engineer of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), Trey Hamilton will provide technical and administrative support to ACI’s technical committees and assist with the development of technical resources, educational programs, and the adoption of ACI’s consensus-based standards.
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The new design of Philadelphia’s 2400 Market Street property was conceived by architecture firm Gensler, with Varenhorst serving as the executive architect. The renovated and expanded building was re-clad in a modern, high-performance façade. Its fresh exterior showcases Viracon’s glass within Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ aluminum-framed window wall system finished by Linetec.
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Polyglass recently announced the new Velociflex high wind-resistant roof assembly system. The company states that it has been independently tested and the Velociflex system provides for high speed wind protection up to 270 psf (pounds / square foot).
Read MoreVitro Architectural Glass announced yesterday that Brian Lurie has joined the company as national architectural manager for northern California.
Read MoreThe VersaFlex Companies is currently comprised of VersaFlex, Raven Lining Systems, Milamar Coatings, LLC, Specialty Products (SPI), Vanberg Specialized Coatings, and Bridge Preservation. The corporate strategy is to build upon the established brand equity and industry expertise.
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New construction starts moved 5% lower in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $774.1 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. By major sector, nonbuilding construction fell 13% in September, while residential construction dropped 6%. On the plus side, nonresidential construction starts rose 1% during the month aided by the start of a large manufacturing project.
Read MorePassive House buildings provide optimal thermal comfort with minimal energy costs. To achieve this level of energy efficiency, the quality of the components used in this type of construction must meet stringent requirements. Dörken Systems Inc. is pleased to announce DELTA®-VENT SA, a high-performance, three-layer air- and water-resistive barrier, has received Passive House component certification from the Passive House Institute (PHI).
Read MoreAttending METALCON at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh? Today’s schedule includes a keynote address being given by seven-time Stanley Cup winner, Bryan Trottier. There will also be an update on the status of steel Tariffs at the PPG Theater later this afternoon.
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