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Category: 2016

No More Wasted Space: How Universities Can Prevent Obsolete Buildings in the Future

The perpetual evolution of educational, technological and cultural standards has radically altered campus landscapes. Because of these rapid changes, campuses are grappling with aging, outdated buildings that no longer meet student and faculty needs or expectations. As design styles advance and campus facilities are built or reconstructed, designers must consider how to prevent structures from becoming low-functioning or obsolete in the future.

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Material Sciences Corporation ramps up RepliKote prefinished decorative metal

Material Sciences Corporation (MSC) announces that the company is expanding the reach of its RepliKote™ decorative metals. A specialty line of prefinished coils or sheets that emulate exotic metals, stone, wood and designer patterns is stylish, durable and environmentally sensitive, RepliKote can be shaped, by conventional methods, into stunningly realistic exterior and interior panels, partitions, casework, furniture, equipment and appliances.

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Happy new year!

As we end 2016, PRISM marks the close of its first year as an online publication for the architectural built environment. As publisher of PRISM, I am truly grateful for the all of the editorial support we have received from our contributors — from building material manufacturers to architect and design firms.

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ACEC California Engineering Excellence Awards

The American Council of Engineering Companies of California (ACEC California) last month unveiled the 2016 recipients of its prestigious Engineering Excellence Awards.  In all, 21 California firms representing 38 projects were named winners.

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BEHR’s Color Currents work in harmony with Greenery

BEHR’s 2017 color forecast, the Color Currents, includes multiple hues that would work in harmony with a green like New Shoot T14-18 or Laser P350-6. This nature-inspired hue pairs beautifully with a navy blue like Midnight Show T17-17, the warm mineral gray Close Knit T17-01 or a zesty yellow like Lemon Burst T17-20. Together, this collection of complex, modern neutrals feels incredibly fresh and would create a harmonious, mindful sensation in any space.

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Wausau shapes the University of Pennsylvania’s New College House

The University of Pennsylvania’s $127 million New College House opened for the 2016-17 academic year as the first new student residence on campus since 1972. Designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson (BCJ) in collaboration with the University, the first purpose-built College House brings together undergraduates, faculty, staff and graduate students in a shared suite-style community. The 198,000-square-foot, 350-bed building promotes sustainable, 21st century living and learning, and is pursuing LEED® Silver certification.

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FOG CATCHER – Architecture at Zero Merit Award Winner

Fog Catcher embraces the specific microclimate of western San Francisco to generate a design that provides net-positive energy, utilizing no mechanical system for the student housing, relying instead on passive strategies for heating and cooling. This is accomplished by utilizing a tight and well insulated building envelope and incorporating a “flipped” tiny living housing concept with smaller internal sleeping quarters, which supports student’s demand for more privacy, and general communal living spaces located on the perimeter, addressing student’s desire for more daylight and wellness from their campus residential experience.

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Robert A.M. Stern, FAIA, awarded 2017 AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion

The Board of Directors of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) named Robert A.M. Stern, FAIA, as the 2017 AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion recipient.  The AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion honors an individual who has been intensely involved in architecture education for more than a decade and whose teaching has influenced a broad range of students.

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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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