Prefabricated wood elements enable fast, efficient and easy design
Contrary to general assumptions, the design process for industrial wood construction can be both...
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Urban Land Institute announces winners of 2016 Global Awards for Excellence
Eleven real estate development projects from around the globe have been selected as winners in the...
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NewSchool of Architecture & Design collaborates to revitalize and develop a new, sustainable urban neighborhood
NewSchool of Architecture & Design (NewSchool), located in San Diego’s East Village design district, has teamed up with the City of Portland, integrated design firm Mackenzie Inc., and real estate company Intrinsic Ventures in an exciting new project to revitalize a rapidly growing neighborhood in the Central Eastside industrial district of Portland, Oregon.
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Assimilation Design Lab wins 2016 Phila Emerging Architecture Prize
Assimilation Design Lab (ADL), a young, dynamic architecture firm based in University City, was awarded the 2016 Philadelphia Emerging Architecture Prize from AIA Philadelphia at the AIA Design Awards Celebration on October 19th. The PEAPrize is awarded annually to an architecture firm of less than ten years that is producing “high-quality design and innovative thought” as judged by its peers.
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Dura Coat partners with Coated Metal Group to deliver innovative roofing solutions
Dura Coat Products Inc., an Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) company, is partnering with Coated Metal Group (CMG) to combine innovative engineering and the advanced technology of Dura Coat coil products to produce state-of-the-art roofing and siding materials. CMG is a leading manufacturer of pre-finished steel products for the commercial and residential property construction industry.
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USG Corporation completes $670 million sale of L&W Supply to ABC Supply
USG Corporation yesterday completed the sale of its building products distribution business, L&W Supply Corporation, to ABC Supply Co., Inc. for a total cash consideration of $670 million.
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Cool roof coating market size projected to reach $5.41 billion by 2025
The global cool roof coating market is expected to reach USD 5.41 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Elastomeric coatings emerged as the leading product segment and accounted for over 65% of total market volume in 2015. IR Reflective coatings are expected to experience higher growth due to their ability to keep objects cooler as compared to standard pigments. These coatings also help to increase the product life cycle.
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Spokane’s Urbanova set to drive innovation and economic development for cities of the future
The six founding partners of Urbanova, the newly-named smart city living lab in Spokane, Washington, announced last month the formalization of their collaboration. The group signed a memorandum of understanding to align their efforts around a shared vision and purpose for the project.
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ASLA launches first landscape architecture VR video
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has released its first virtual reality (VR) viewing experience to the public, featuring exclusive footage of Toronto’s Underpass Park, which won the ASLA 2016 Professional Award of Excellence.
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Intermediate School 230Q Annex project awarded Best in Class at this year’s Brick in Architecture Awards
Intermediate School 230Q Annex project was awarded Best in Class in the Education – K-12 Category at this year’s Brick in Architecture Awards from the Brick Industry Association (BIA). Intermediate School 230Q. Annex is a four-story building which will relieve overcrowding in the existing middle school located across the street by accommodating 432 middle-school students. The Annex also has a special education classroom, reading resource room, two science lab demo classrooms with lab prep rooms, an art classroom, exercise room, a library, kitchen, administrative offices, and other support spaces.
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