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Starphire glass enhances UV transmittance, vegetation in renovated Tropical Rainforest

Starphire glass enhances UV transmittance, vegetation in renovated Tropical Rainforest

Posted by | Jul 9, 2018 | 0 |

When it reopens in mid-July after an extensive $1.2 million renovation, the habitat will be home to approximately 400 tropical plants, such as cacao trees, coffee plants, mango trees and coconut palms, which help create the natural environment conducive to wildlife. The exhibit’s more than 80 birds, including Victoria crowned pigeons, male and female Great Argus pheasants and several macaws, will be gradually reintroduced to the revamped habitat on or about July 13.

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Soaring Growth of Urban Neighborhoods Shows Transformation into Highly Diverse, Distinct Areas Says New Urban Land Institute Report

Posted by | Jul 7, 2018 | 0 |

“Our cities are evolving into places that are more diverse and more interesting than ever, with a mix of neighborhoods defined by distinct characteristics that are drawing different residents and workers for different reasons,” said ULI Terwilliger Center Founder and Chairman J. Ronald Terwilliger. “There are very few urban areas in which housing is not mixed in or very close to commercial uses. This has significant implications for development going forward – particularly affordable housing — in terms of building cities that are livable and attainable to people in a broad income range.”

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Two Stantec projects shortlisted for the 2018 World Architecture Festival

Two Stantec projects shortlisted for the 2018 World Architecture Festival

Posted by | Jul 6, 2018 | 0 |

The shortlist of projects for the 2018 World Architecture Festival (WAF) were recently announced and two Stantec Architecture projects—Cambridge Memorial Hospital Redevelopment and the University of Lethbridge Science and Academic Building (designed with KPMB Architects) have been selected for presentation from more than 1,100 entries representing 81 countries.

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Jumeirah Al Sahel Resort & Spa Bahrain

Jumeirah Al Sahel Resort & Spa Bahrain

Posted by | Jul 6, 2018 | 0 |

GM Architects is excited to announce the future interior design and collaboration with the Jumeirah Al Sahel Resort & Spa in Bahrain, in association with DSA architects, the first 5-star retreat resort of its kind to open in the area, set to launch by the end of 2019.

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Halio Smart-Tinting Glass Selected for Major Renovation Project in Brussels

Halio Smart-Tinting Glass Selected for Major Renovation Project in Brussels

Posted by | Jul 6, 2018 | 0 |

The Gare Maritime project was secured by Halio International, one of the joint venture companies formed by Kinestral Technologies, Inc. and AGC, Inc. to be the exclusive providers of Halio smart-tinting glass to the building industry. Extensa, an Ackermans & Van Haaren company and the developer of the project, selected Halio for the renovation primarily because the product helps them achieve their ambitious sustainability goals while using innovative technologies to ensure occupant comfort without covering up the original metal architecture with blinds and other daylighting techniques.

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CornellCookson Announced Newest Closure Innovations at AIA Conference on Architecture 2018

CornellCookson Announced Newest Closure Innovations at AIA Conference on Architecture 2018

Posted by | Jul 5, 2018 | 0 |

CornellCookson returned to the AIA Conference on Architecture 2018 with a full roster of new and improved closure products, including Extreme® 300 Series MicroCoil™ Grille, SmokeShield™ Elevator and SteelWeave™ Metal Mesh Grille. The company’s newest product, MicroCoil allows architects, designers and facility managers to maximize clear openings by significantly reducing coil size.

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The U.S. Green Building Council Announces 2017 LEED Homes Award Recipients

The U.S. Green Building Council Announces 2017 LEED Homes Award Recipients

Posted by | Jul 3, 2018 | 0 |

“We believe that every building, especially homes, should be green. LEED certified homes enhance the health and wellbeing of occupants by providing clean indoor air and incorporating safe building materials to ensure comfort and safety, and they are designed to save critical resources, use less energy and water and save money,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO, USGBC. “The LEED Homes Awards showcase the most inspired and efficient practices in the residential green building movement. These leaders showcase what it means to create a home that balances aesthetic appeal with real human and environmental needs.”

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Axalta’s Architectural Applicator Program Reimagines Global Quality

Posted by | Jul 3, 2018 | 0 |

Axalta has launched its architectural applicator approval program to further ensure that façade fabricators, system houses, façade consultants, developers and architects specifying Alesta® Axalta powder coatings can expect consistent performance and quality on their building projects across the globe. The program will serve as a step further toward performance excellence for Axalta.

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SolarWindow Announces Alliance with Coating Equipment Manufacturer for Large-Scale Production

SolarWindow Announces Alliance with Coating Equipment Manufacturer for Large-Scale Production

Posted by | Jul 3, 2018 | 0 |

SolarWindow Technologies, Inc. announced its latest commercial alliance with nTact, a global leader in coating process knowledge and equipment manufacturing, necessary for large-scale production of transparent electricity-generating windows. With over 90 patents and trademark filings, the company’s electricity-generating window and flexible glass products, currently under development, target the estimated 5 million commercial buildings and tall towers in the United States and millions more worldwide.

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Structural Plywood, OSB Exempt from New Formaldehyde Ruling

Posted by | Jul 3, 2018 | 0 |

Composite wood products must meet new federal formaldehyde emissions regulations as of June 1, 2018. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation defines composite wood products as particleboard, medium density fiberboard (MDF), and hardwood (decorative) plywood. These products are required to be certified as compliant with the new regulation, which intends to ensure that all domestic and imported composite wood panels, and the finished products containing them, meet the world’s most stringent standards for formaldehyde emissions.

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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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