DXA studio, a New York City-based architecture and design firm, has announced that they have been selected as the design architects for 269 4th Avenue in Park Slope, a new mixed-use development in one of Brooklyn’s most sought after areas. The building is being developed by the innovative New York City development company, New Empire Corporation.
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ADEX, the Awards for Design Excellence, is the largest and most prestigious program recognizing products and projects in the architecture and design industry showcasing the best designs of the year. As an outcome of the 2018 ADEX Awards, CertainTeed Ceilings won three platinum awards in the Building Materials category specifically for the Acoustical Ceilings, Drywall Ceiling Systems and Suspended Ceilings product categories.
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Moseley Architects is proud to announce that it received the 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for its outstanding contribution to energy efficiency in commercial building design. Moseley Architects has designed more than 3.7 million square feet of Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR buildings for seventeen different clients over the past decade, representing an estimated greenhouse gas emissions reduction equivalent to removing 1,900 vehicles from the road. The firm is one of only two commercial architecture firms to ever be recognized with the prestigious Partner of the Year award.
Read MoreClaire Weisz, FAIA, has received the Medal of Honor from the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter, the group’s “highest award to a member for distinction in the profession.”
Read MoreWestern Specialty Contractors has promoted Jon Carden of Hayward, CA to Branch Manager of its San Francisco branch office. Carden was previously Superintendent at the branch.
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Designed by CannonDesign, the 509,500-square-foot, 245-bed medical and surgical specialty hospital functions as three discrete medical centers housing inpatient services for high-risk obstetrics and neonatal care, cancer care and advanced surgical care. The facility, which is part of the UCSD Health System, received a Healthcare Design Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA)/Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH). The organizations said that the building “demonstrates a consistent design vocabulary, inside and out” and that “the innovative use of form for the patient units carries all the way through.”
Read MorePetrina K.M. Gooch, SPHR, is a principal and corporate leader at Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED), where she has led human resources for 10 years. As of March 22, she is also a voting member of the company’s Board of Director as well, making her one of a few female, African American members of AEC boards of directors in the country.
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The video explores how the JEB 3Seal HM+ spacer was designed to meet the toughest commercial glazing demands. Unlike traditional metal spacers that are manually installed, the JEB 3Seal HM+ spacer’s application is 100 percent automated, ensuring accurate sightline alignment, minimizing human error, and ultimately producing a superior-quality IGU. In addition, the JEB 3Seal HM+ spacer features a triple-seal technology, including a secondary seal made out of high-modulus silicone, as well as a hot-applied captive polyisobutylene (PIB) primary seal and pre-applied acrylic adhesive for spacer to glass bonding.
Read MoreJane brings more than 28 years of experience in interior design and project management, designing productive and inspiring workplaces that help companies attract and retain talent. She has led the design direction for a variety of project types and clients, including corporate office buildings, commercial interior fit-outs, and medical office buildings. As a senior interior designer, Jane will provide project team leadership on the design of high performing workspaces that support business objectives, inspire creativity, and enhance mission engagement.
Read MoreWausau Window and Wall Systems has hired Angela Hupf as vice president of human resources (HR). She joins the company’s executive team and reports to president Jim Waldron. She draws from two decades of experience in HR, community relations and employee services, plus her active involvement in both professional and nonprofit organizations.
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