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Consolidated Glass Holdings names Randisi as new director

Posted by | Aug 2, 2019 | 0 |

In his new role, Randisi will be responsible for overseeing national accounts for the Consolidated Glass Holdings’ Architectural Glass division—those served by J.E. Berkowitz, Solar Seal, Columbia Commercial Building Products and Dlubak Specialty Glass. In addition, Randisi will serve as a key resource for architects and CGH’s national accounts, offering design assistance and technical support for architectural glass specifications.

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ROCKWOOL COMFORTBOARD™ receives certification in California with the State Fire Marshall’s Building Materials Listing Program

Posted by | Aug 1, 2019 | 0 |

ROCKWOOL is pleased to announce that its COMFORTBOARD™ product has been officially certified by the California State Fire Marshall’s Building Materials Listing Program (BML). The stone wool board, which is resistant to fire up to 2,150˚F and has a 0/0 Smoke Development and Flame Spread rating, has met or exceeded strict standards in fire-related product performance testing.

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Vitro Architectural Glass names Hammond technical support manager

Vitro Architectural Glass names Hammond technical support manager

Posted by | Aug 1, 2019 | 0 |

In his new position, Hammond will provide technical support and direction to members of the Vitro Certified™ Network program, primarily in the areas of product application and process training. He also will take a leadership role in managing Vitro Glass product stewardship initiatives such as environmental product declarations (EPDs) and company participation in the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ products program. 

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AAMA releases new Curtain Wall Manual

AAMA releases new Curtain Wall Manual

Posted by | Aug 1, 2019 | 0 |

Publication of AAMA CWM-19, the “Curtain Wall Manual,” marks the culmination of efforts by volunteers from AAMA Curtain Wall/Storefront Council member companies to update and enhance the former AAMA MCWM1-89, the “Metal Curtain Wall Manual.” It also incorporates content from several other related AAMA publications for ease of access.

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Fitwel® sets the standard for healthy communities

Posted by | Jul 31, 2019 | 0 |

The Center for Active Design (CfAD), operator of the Fitwel Certification System, today announces nine of the leaders who are piloting Fitwel Community, a new standard for optimizing holistic health benefits in neighborhood-scale projects. “The Community Scorecard brings CfAD’s core expertise in neighborhood design and development to the Fitwel certification standard, allowing us to share this knowledge at scale, and to impact projects around the world,” says Joanna Frank, President & CEO at CfAD. “We are grateful to our pilot partners for their leadership in creating market transformation at the neighborhood scale.” 

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Shepley Bulfinch elevates Matthew Gifford, AIA, LEED AP, to principal

Shepley Bulfinch elevates Matthew Gifford, AIA, LEED AP, to principal

Posted by | Jul 31, 2019 | 0 |

Shepley Bulfinch, a national architecture firm with offices in Boston, Hartford, Houston, and Phoenix, announced yesterday the promotion of Matthew Gifford, AIA, LEED AP, to principal. His recent work with Smith College and Loyola University Maryland further showcases Matt’s values-based approach to sustainability to create healthier buildings for both people and the planet, while providing clients with creative solutions to sustainability through an integrated design process.

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The Buda Mill & Grain Co., a historic agricultural complex reimagined as a community commercial destination in Buda, Texas

The Buda Mill & Grain Co., a historic agricultural complex reimagined as a community commercial destination in Buda, Texas

Posted by | Jul 31, 2019 | 0 |

CTA-designed Buda Mill & Grain Co., is composed of five structures—a mix of old and new—including a renovated 105-year-old cotton gin building, a large, renovated steel equipment shed, a historic elevated grain augur, four vintage silos, and three new buildings. The challenge was how to preserve the bones of what was there while making the existing structures and new facilities a cohesive complex.

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“In the Heart of this Infinite Particle of Galactic Dust, 2019” sculpture transforms Willis Tower’s Wacker Drive lobby

“In the Heart of this Infinite Particle of Galactic Dust, 2019” sculpture transforms Willis Tower’s Wacker Drive lobby

Posted by | Jul 31, 2019 | 0 |

EQ Office has reopened Willis Tower’s Wacker Drive lobby, featuring a new art installation created by artist Jacob Hashimoto. The lobby has been transformed into an open, light-filled entryway as part of Willis Tower’s more than $500 million renovation project, the biggest restorative transformation in the building’s 46-year history.

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Walter P Moore, Gensler and project team celebrate Bank of America Tower’s LEED v4 Platinum for Core and Shell designation

Walter P Moore, Gensler and project team celebrate Bank of America Tower’s LEED v4 Platinum for Core and Shell designation

Posted by | Jul 30, 2019 | 0 |

Bank of America Tower’s LEED v4 Platinum for Core and Shell designation is the first in the United States and the highest scoring in the world. Environmental features include daylight harvesting technology, a 40 percent parking reduction, tenant metering, alternative vehicle charging stations, and a rainwater collecting façade system.

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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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