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KTGY Architecture + Planning Garners Top Honors at 2018 BIA Bay Area Excellence in Home Building Awards including Community Designs

KTGY Architecture + Planning Garners Top Honors at 2018 BIA Bay Area Excellence in Home Building Awards including Community Designs

Posted by | Apr 25, 2018 | 0 |

The Oakland office of KTGY Architecture + Planning was honored at the 2018 Building Industry Association (BIA) of the Bay Area’s Excellence in Home Building Awards program held on Friday evening, April 20, 2018, with top awards in four award categories, including Community of the Year for both detached and attached residential communities plus eight finalist honors.

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2019 RCI, Inc. International Convention and Trade Show to Be Held March 14-19 in Orlando

Posted by | Apr 24, 2018 | 0 |

The 2019 RCI International Convention & Trade Show will be held March 14-19, 2019 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida. Educational programs are approved to yield continuing education credits for members of RCI and the American Institute of Architects. “It’s a great opportunity to earn a full year’s worth of continuing education credit at one event,” said William Myers, RCI’s marketing director. “RCI’s consultant members visit the trade show to discover the latest products for designing and repairing today’s building envelopes.”

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Sto Corp. Introduces Sto RapidGuard™

Sto Corp. Introduces Sto RapidGuard™

Posted by | Apr 24, 2018 | 0 |

Sto Corp. Introduces Sto RapidGuardTM, a single-component, multi-use air barrier and waterproofing material that seals rough openings, seams, sheathing joints, cracks, penetrations, and transitions in above-grade wall construction. 

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Kansai Paint Group Announces First Ever Anti-Mosquito Paint Approved by the EPA

Kansai Paint Group Announces First Ever Anti-Mosquito Paint Approved by the EPA

Posted by | Apr 24, 2018 | 0 |

Kansai Paint Group has announced approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Kansai Anti-Mosquito Paint. The Kansai Anti-Mosquito Paint is designed for interior use and contains a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide. The paint has been shown to significantly reduce the presence of mosquitoes in painted areas, contributing to effective mosquito population control and reducing the spread of many mosquito-borne diseases. Formulas for all base colors have been approved for use in this product, enabling Kansai to offer a wide swath of attractive colors.

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KWK Architects Designs $104.5 Million Renovation/Addition to University of Minnesota’s Historic Pioneer Hall

KWK Architects Designs $104.5 Million Renovation/Addition to University of Minnesota’s Historic Pioneer Hall

Posted by | Apr 24, 2018 | 0 |

Construction is well underway on a $104.5 million renovation and addition to the University of Minnesota’s historic Pioneer Hall. Design architect KWK Architects, partnered with architecture/engineering firm-of-record TKDA of St. Paul, MN, was contracted to transform the aging residence hall into a modern living space for the university’s students.

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VELUX® Announces Acquisition of Wasco Products Inc.

Posted by | Apr 24, 2018 | 0 |

VELUX America LLC, the U.S. sales company of the VELUX Group, announced that it has acquired Wasco Products Inc. The purchase broadens VELUX America’s commercial daylighting capabilities. David Briggs, CEO of the VELUX Group based in Denmark, said the acquisition is a nice fit with our commercial skylight portfolio. Wasco’s commercial product line includes fully customizable metal-framed skylight systems, energy-efficient Lumira® Aerogel insulated skylights, barrel vault skylights and multilayer polycarbonate skylights.

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ZERO Code: The Future Has Arrived

ZERO Code: The Future Has Arrived

Posted by | Apr 24, 2018 | 0 |

Last week, Architecture 2030 announced the publication of the ZERO Code for new building construction, which integrates cost-effective energy efficiency standards with on-site and/or off-site renewable energy resulting in Zero-Net-Carbon (ZNC) buildings.

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Architecture billings remain positive in March

Architecture billings remain positive in March

Posted by | Apr 23, 2018 | 0 |

Overall, the AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for March was 51.0, which still reflects a healthy business environment. While business conditions softened somewhat at firms located in the Northeast region, billings remained strong at firms located in the South and West regions. “New project activity coming into architecture firms continues to grow at a solid pace. As a result, project backlogs—in excess of six months at present— are at their highest post-recession level,” said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD. “Business remains strong in the South and West, and firms with a residential specialization continue to set the pace.”

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Gypsum Association Expands Web-Based Answers

Posted by | Apr 23, 2018 | 0 |

The Gypsum Association (GA), is the center of technical expertise for gypsum panel products, including gypsum board, abuse resistant and impact resistant gypsum panels, as well as gypsum shaftliner and exterior gypsum sheathing. The Association is committed to answering questions about the appropriate installation, handling, storage and use of these materials.  Due to their inherent fire resistance and ease of installation, gypsum panel products are specified for use in nearly every structure built today. To address questions, the Association has revamped and continuously expands its list of online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

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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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