This week is the High Performance Building Coalition’s (HPBC) High-Performance Building Week. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is one of 200 HPBC members that support policies and legislation that advance the next generation of buildings.
Read More“The research of the 2017 Transform Grant recipients will broaden interior design knowledge on two key issues: how design can impact low-income seniors who wish to age in place, and how it can help young adults with developmental issues live a better life,” said ASID Foundation Chair Patrick Schmidt, FASID. “The results have the potential to improve well-being for all and to strengthen the knowledge base for all who design spaces.”
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“Wood Design Awards are a way to celebrate ingenuity in wood design,” said Jennifer Cover, PE, President and CEO of WoodWorks. “We meet a lot of building designers who are excited to leverage wood’s potential, whether it’s to maximize the value of a student housing project or luxury condominium by increasing the number of stories, attract quality tenants with a stunning office building, or design a carbon-neutral school. We look forward to hearing the stories behind this year’s winning projects, and inspiring others with their designs.”
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SVA Architects, Inc. announces that it has earned seven 2017 Gold Nugget Awards of Merit for six different projects, representing one of the most diverse project portfolios recognized. Earning seven Gold Nugget Merit Awards demonstrates SVA’s excellence in K-12, higher education, student housing, single family housing, and public housing renewal.
Read MoreBenjamin Moore last week introduced Ultra Spec SCUFF-X – the first-of-its-kind, one-component interior latex paint engineered specifically to resist scuffmarks in high-traffic, commercial environments. SCUFF-X provides superior scuff-resistance to two-component coatings, without the strong odor, pre-mixing, short pot-life and application difficulties associated with similar products.
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Twenty-five extraordinary developments from around the world have been selected as finalists for the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2017 Global Awards for Excellence, which is widely recognized as one of the land use industry’s most prestigious award programs. This year’s finalists include three located in Asia, two in Europe, and 20 in North America.
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“We had two major goals with the new site. First, it had to function beautifully on all devices. And just as important, we wanted it to serve as a one-stop shop for everything a member needs. We’ve accomplished both. Once members log in, they will be able to join committees, access education offerings and see content exclusive to members. The new site makes our members’ experience on the site even more beneficial,” says Angela Dickson, AAMA marketing manager.
Read MoreAxalta Coating Systems has completed its previously announced acquisition of The Valspar Corporation’s North American Industrial Wood Coatings business. The North American Industrial Wood Coatings business is one of the leading providers of coatings for OEMs and distributors engaged in industrial wood markets, including building products, cabinets, flooring and furniture, in North America.
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Architecture is at its best when practiced in service of the community. The I Look Up Film Challenge is an opportunity for architects and filmmakers to come together to showcase exactly that.
Read MorePPG today announced that it has withdrawn its proposal to combine with AkzoNobel and will not pursue a public offer for all the issued and outstanding shares of AkzoNobel. PPG made the final decision today after careful consideration, including the stakeholder interests of both companies.
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