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Guinness World Records hails Saudi Arabia’s Maraya Concert Hall as world’s largest mirror-clad building

“We are proud to have been a catalyst for the Guinness World Records title for Maraya Concert Hall as the world’s largest mirror-clad building. Moreover, we highly value the opportunity to support the Royal Commission of Al Ula to achieve its vision for Maraya Concert Hall and capture the essence and mystery of the Al Ula valley through the mirrored glass façade of the building,” stated Jasmin Hodzic, AME Marketing Director at Guardian Glass.

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Eddyfi Technologies’ world headquarters embodies biophilic design and sustainability

Designed by Quebec City neighbor Coarchitecture, Eddyfi Technologies’ world headquarters building is a model of contemporary architecture, biophilic design and sustainable materials – from the generous application of locally sourced wood and use of large, triple-glazed windows, to the selection of solvent-free PPG Coraflon coatings to protect and embellish its muted aluminum cladding.

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QUIKRETE® and Oak Ridge National Laboratory partner to develop printable concrete

The QUIKRETE® Companies and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) recently entered a cooperative research and development agreement to design next-generation concrete for use in the production of large-scale structures through a 3D printing process. Designed as a pumpable, low- or zero-slump material that sets quickly and gains strength rapidly, this new concrete will be ideal for printable construction projects.

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AIA postponing Conference on Architecture 2020

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has made the difficult decision to postpone the AIA Conference on Architecture 2020, which will no longer take place May 14-16 in Los Angeles. AIA is currently exploring options to reschedule the event and will update members with details when available.

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Ponce Health Sciences University announces plans to build $80 million medical school campus

Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) announced plans on March 6 to build an $80 million medical school campus in the heart of M Property Services’ NorthSide Regeneration development in North St. Louis. The new campus will expand PHSU’s current educational programs in St. Louis by offering a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program and will create more opportunities for students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds to access medical education and build careers in healthcare.

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KTGY Architecture + Planning adds Darin Schoolmeester, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP as principal in Irvine office

KTGY Architecture + Planning has added Darin Schoolmeester, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP as a principal in the firm’s Irvine office. Schoolmeester brings more than two decades of experience serving in various leadership roles overseeing and managing business development, design and technical teams focused on multifamily and urban infill, mixed-use developments.

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NELSON Worldwide renovates Miami HEAT Sports Medicine Center at Baptist Health

NELSON Worldwide partnered with Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, to revamp a medical office building in Coral Gables into the brand-new Miami HEAT Sports Medicine Center. The four-story, 49,000 square-foot facility was reconfigured to follow the organization’s new patient care model and refocus on an elevated patient experience.

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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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