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Steven Holl Architects wins international competition for new residential quarters in the Tushino District of Moscow

Steven Holl Architects wins international competition for new residential quarters in the Tushino District of Moscow

Posted by | Jan 26, 2018 | 0 |

Steven Holl Architects, in collaboration with Art-group “Kamen”, has won the international design competition for the residential quarters of the Tushino district in Moscow, besting Fuksas Architecture, Zaha Hadid Architects, Mad Global, and Tsimalo, Lyashenko & Partners. The development will provide a new mixed-use center filled with housing, social spaces, a kindergarten and an elementary school on a former paratrooper airfield. 

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2018 Brick Trends Show Whites, Grays, Black, Painted and Glazed Exteriors

2018 Brick Trends Show Whites, Grays, Black, Painted and Glazed Exteriors

Posted by | Jan 26, 2018 | 0 |

Brick Industry Association (BIA) member manufacturers around the country report that clean, cool shades top the trends at all home price ranges, primarily whites with white mortar and all grays from light to charcoal and steel. Sandy earth tones are also trending, reflecting how fired-clay brick is made from abundant natural resources.

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Ashley McGraw Architects Promotes Matthew Broderick to President

Posted by | Jan 25, 2018 | 0 |

Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce that principal Matthew Broderick, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C has been named president of the firm. “In his 24 years at Ashley McGraw, Matt has played a central role in building the culture as well as the practice,” said Ed McGraw, Ashley McGraw founding partner and CEO. “I look forward to continuing our partnership and, together, guiding our team and our clients to exceptional results.”

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AkzoNobel announces 2018 Imagine Chemistry challenges

Posted by | Jan 25, 2018 | 0 |

AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals has announced the challenges for its latest Imagine Chemistry program, which has fast become a key element of the company’s collaborative innovation approach. Launched in 2017, Imagine Chemistry is an opportunity for start-up firms or researchers to solve real industry challenges and create sustainable business opportunities in chemistry.

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New US Patent for Solidia Technologies’ CO2-cured Concrete Advances the Performance and Sustainability of Building Materials

New US Patent for Solidia Technologies’ CO2-cured Concrete Advances the Performance and Sustainability of Building Materials

Posted by | Jan 25, 2018 | 0 |

Solidia’s systems offer superior products that address the cement industry’s goal of reducing its carbon emissions, which contribute 3-5% of global CO2 pollution. Solidia’s patented processes start with an energy-saving, sustainable cement. They then cure concrete with CO2 instead of water, reduce the carbon footprint of cement and concrete up to 70%, and recycle 60 to 80% of the water used in production. Using the same raw materials and existing equipment as traditional concretes, the resulting CO2-cured concrete products are higher performing, cost less to produce, and cure in less than 24 hours.

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California Looks Forward at the FutureBuild Sessions at VerdeXchange, January 30

California Looks Forward at the FutureBuild Sessions at VerdeXchange, January 30

Posted by | Jan 24, 2018 | 0 |

ULI Los Angeles partners with VerdeXchange to offer resilient, livable and sustainable urban solutions for the 21st century. Among the interactive panels: L.A. vast infrastructure investment; Transit hubs face the future; Cities that survive climate catastrophes; Tech’s impact on real estate; The robo-cars are coming; Amazon & beyond: Delivery systems of tomorrow; The revolution in building materials; and more.

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YKK AP Launches Zero Sightline Window for Structural Silicone Glazed Curtain Wall

YKK AP Launches Zero Sightline Window for Structural Silicone Glazed Curtain Wall

Posted by | Jan 24, 2018 | 0 |

YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) today launches its thermally broken, zero sightline window designed for curtain wall systems. The YOV Structural Silicone Glazed (SSG) Operable Vent enhances the aesthetics of a building without the large sightline of a traditional window. Additionally, it improves occupant comfort with high thermal performance and an intentional design to provide optimum natural ventilation and natural light.

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University of Washington’s new NanoES building meets design, schedule and budget goals with Wausau’s unitized curtainwall

University of Washington’s new NanoES building meets design, schedule and budget goals with Wausau’s unitized curtainwall

Posted by | Jan 24, 2018 | 0 |

The Seattle offices of Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP (ZGF) designed the MolES building and sought to achieve the same aesthetic for the NanoES building. However, new, higher performance requirements in local building and energy codes meant that upgraded curtainwall and window systems were needed for the NanoES building.

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325 Westlake in Seattle

325 Westlake in Seattle

Posted by | Jan 23, 2018 | 0 |

Part arts initiative and part residential development, 325 Westlake merges old and new structures to create a building that preserves the character of the existing building and the site, while ensuring its continued usefulness. “The project embodies an incredibly diverse mix of programs…not just a studio, not just a gallery, not just a place to live…it’s all of these uses combined and catalyzed to sustain the mission of sup-porting emerging artists,” said Jim Graham, AIA, principal, Graham Baba Architects.

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Newschool partners with industry leaders to revitalize National City, Calif.

Newschool partners with industry leaders to revitalize National City, Calif.

Posted by | Jan 23, 2018 | 0 |

NewSchool of Architecture & Design (NewSchool) last month announced an ambitious collaboration between the institution and several architecture, engineering, design and real estate development consultants in San Diego to revitalize the downtown of National City, located in San Diego County, California. NewSchool students and faculty will collaborate with the City of National City, the American Institute of Architects, Glumac Engineers, KPFF Consulting Engineers, Mackenzie Inc., Sillman Wright Architects, the San Diego State University (SDSU) Civil Engineering Department, University of California San Diego (UCSD) Structural Engineering Department, and Malik Infill Development.

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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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