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The LEGO Group opens new campus in Billund, Denmark

Posted by PRISM | Oct 28, 2019 | 0 |

The LEGO Group’s new, state-of-the-art campus, designed by C.F. Møller Architects, will span 54,000 square meters and house more than 2,000 employees when it is finished in 2021. Sustainability is a core tenet for the LEGO Group, referred to as the “Planet Promise.” For example, the rooftops of the new buildings are covered with Sedum plants which absorb water and CO2, and rainwater will be used to irrigate the green parks in the campus area.

OZ Architecture designs Airie active adult community at Denver’s TAVA Waters

Posted by PRISM | Oct 8, 2019 | 0 |

“We’re very excited for this project. It’s incredibly rare to get a project with a waterfront site in Colorado, especially for older adult housing,” said Jami Mohlenkamp, principal and head of the senior living team at OZ Architecture. “We’re implementing some fun design elements that enable residents to take full advantage of this unique location.”

BIA opens entries for 2019 Brick in Architecture Awards

Posted by PRISM | Aug 2, 2019 | 0 |

The BIA has opened its entries for the 2019 Brick in Architecture Awards—now celebrating 30 years. Architects or designers may submit projects in which new clay brick products comprise the predominant exterior building or paving material.

Five factors that boost brick’s energy efficiency

Posted by The Brick Industry Association (BIA) | Apr 30, 2019 | 0 |

“Clay brick veneer is more energy efficient than people think,” said Stephen Sears, the Brick Industry Association’s (BIA) chief operating officer. “Recent research shows that brick veneer on wood stud wall reduces the amount of heat transfer through the wall up to 50 percent better than fiber cement, vinyl or even one inch of EIFS.”

Brick trends shine with metallic glazes and lighter colors

Posted by PRISM | Feb 17, 2019 | 0 |

According to the Brick Industry Association, increasingly popular metallic brick glazes include clear glazes and colors such as greens and blacks. Sleek metallic finishes that shimmer with light rays create a striking feature wall or back splash.

HED & SLAM reveal design of University of Michigan’s Central Campus Classroom Building

Posted by PRISM | Feb 7, 2019 | 0 |

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED), Architect of Record, and The S/L/A/M Collaborative (SLAM), Design Architect, are pleased to unveil the design of the new Central Campus Classroom Building and adjacent renovation to the 135,000-square-foot historic Alexander G. Ruthven Building at the University of Michigan.

Glen-Gery Corporation Acquired by Brickworks Limited

Posted by PRISM | Nov 26, 2018 | 0 |

Glen-Gery Corporation has announced that its parent company, Ibstock plc, has entered into an agreement to sell Glen-Gery Corporation to Brickworks Limited. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of the year, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Glen-Gery is a leading North American brick and stone manufacturer headquartered in Wyomissing, Pa. The company operates 10 manufacturing plants and 10 Masonry Supply Centers throughout the U.S.

Specifiers’ Guide to Green Building Products

Posted by PRISM | Aug 23, 2018 | 0 |

PRISM asked building materials manufacturers for information about some of their latest and/or most innovative sustainable products which architects might considering specifying for their next project. We asked manufacturers why an architect would specify their product and where an one could find more information. PRISM compiled this information in a guide, listing products by category types in alphabetical order. You can read the entire Specifiers’ Guide to Green Building Products or click on a category or company listed below for specific information.

Fired-clay brick’s aesthetic flexibility and sustainability honored by the Brick Industry Association

Posted by PRISM | Aug 15, 2018 | 0 |

Last month the 2018 Brick in Architecture Awards honored 19 winners for outstanding design that incorporates clay brick. “Fired-clay brick offers unlimited aesthetic flexibility, and is an integral part of any sustainable, low maintenance building strategy,” said Ray Leonhard, BIA’s president and CEO.

Cuningham Group Renovation Blends Sustainability and WELL™ Technology in a Late-1800s Building

Posted by PRISM | Aug 10, 2018 | 0 |

In the historic St. Anthony Main office complex along the Mississippi River, the renovation of the top two floors of the four-story office is part of a unifying branding effort across all Cuningham Group offices. The design came out of the firm’s need to address plans for future growth and expansion. It also responds to density and space equity issues by addressing the changing work styles of the nearly 200 Cuningham Group employees located in Minneapolis.

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The LEGO Group opens new campus in Billund, Denmark

OZ Architecture designs Airie active adult community at Denver’s TAVA Waters

BIA opens entries for 2019 Brick in Architecture Awards

Five factors that boost brick’s energy efficiency

Brick trends shine with metallic glazes and lighter colors

HED & SLAM reveal design of University of Michigan’s Central Campus Classroom Building

Glen-Gery Corporation Acquired by Brickworks Limited

Specifiers’ Guide to Green Building Products

Fired-clay brick’s aesthetic flexibility and sustainability honored by the Brick Industry Association

Cuningham Group Renovation Blends Sustainability and WELL™ Technology in a Late-1800s Building

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