Author: PRISM

Dwell on Design Celebrates 13th Year at LA Convention Center

Posted by PRISM | Apr 25, 2018 | 0 |

Dwell on Design returned to the Los Angeles Convention Center April 5 to 7, 2018 for its 13th year. This innovative four day LA design experience welcomed attendees and participants from around the world for a celebration and exploration of modern design through on-stage content, unparalleled educational opportunities, inspiring exhibitions, pre-fab homes, a design trail through LA show rooms, exclusive Home Tours and appearances from iconic influencers and educators of design.

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Visualize paint colors on any wall in real time with new augmented reality feature from Sherwin-Williams

Posted by PRISM | Apr 25, 2018 | 0 |

“Using emerging AR technology, this new feature virtually transforms a space before picking up a brush,” said Meghan Vickers, Sherwin-Williams e-business marketing director. “Instant Paint provides a fast, seamless way for homeowners and professionals to build confidence during color selection.”

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

Posted by PRISM | 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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May 8, AAMA webinar to assist in navigating trade tariffs

Posted by PRISM | Apr 25, 2018 | 0 |

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) will hold a webinar led by Michael Collins, managing director of Building Industry Advisors, LLC, about the trade tariffs recently put into play between the United States and China.

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

Posted by PRISM | 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™

Posted by PRISM | 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

Posted by PRISM | 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

Posted by PRISM | 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 PRISM | 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

Posted by PRISM | 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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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.