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The Eleanor Boathouse at Chicago’s Park 571

Opened in Dec. 2016, the Eleanor Boathouse at Park 571 in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood celebrates the natural beauty, community recreation and environmental stewardship of the Chicago River. Designed by Studio Gang Architects, the $8.8 million, 19,003-square-foot, one-story, two-building facility employs energy-efficient daylighting principles.

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AAMA releases 2016/2017 industry review and forecast

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released the AAMA 2016/2017 U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast. This report delivers timely information on window, door and skylight market trends and product relationships.

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TD Centre first to achieve WELL Core & Shell Certification

This unique accomplishment is yet another industry first that builds upon TD Centre’s track-record of bold leadership and relentless innovation. Since introducing the modern workplace to Canada, TD Centre has continuously raised the bar for building design and operations, from its pioneering Occupant Engagement Program to earning Canada’s first and only multi-building LEED Platinum certification for environmental performance.

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PPG celebrates 50th anniversary of DURANAR coatings in 2017

PPG has continually refined Duranar coatings since their introduction to meet evolving aesthetic, performance and sustainability demands of architects and buildings owners. Significant advances have included adding metallic flakes and other effects for expanded appearance options; incorporating ULTRA-COOL® infrared-reflective pigments to help reduce building-cooling loads; and formulating Duranar powder coatings.

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Eppstein Uhen Architects Expands into Rocky Mountain Region

Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA), a leading architecture and design firm that has more than 180 employees in three offices in Wisconsin and Iowa, today announced that it has expanded into the Rocky Mountain region by acquiring Denver-based architecture and interior design firm Burkettdesign.

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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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