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Architecture billings remain flat

by PRISM | Jun 20, 2019

AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for May showed a small increase in design services at 50.2, which is slightly down from 50.5 in April. “The last four consecutive months, firm billings have either decreased or been flat, the longest period of that level of sustained softness since 2012,” said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. “While both inquiries into new projects and the value of new design contracts remained positive, they both softened in May, another sign the amount of pending work in the pipeline at firms may be starting to stabilize.”

Sustainable Design Excellence: ASLA Center for Landscape Architecture in Washington, D.C.

by PRISM | Jun 20, 2019

The 12,600-square-foot headquarters, located in the historic Chinatown district of Washington, DC, was built in 1995 and completely renovated in 2016 to achieve LEED Platinum and WELL Gold certification. ASLA worked with architecture firm Gensler and landscape architecture firm Oehme van Sweden to build a new Center that embodies the mission, vision and values of the Society. The project integrates new construction into the existing space and footprint; captures and reuses stormwater runoff; maximizes daylight within the space; increases occupant comfort and wellness; provides flexible, collaborative work spaces; and models environmental values.

IGMA Glass Safety Awareness Council shares best practices, guidance for preventing workplace injuries

by PRISM | Jun 20, 2019

This past April, an Ontario worker was crushed after entering the barrier enclosure to troubleshoot a machine. In May 2019, a 24-year-old in Virginia was loading glass onto a truck and was killed after several hundred pounds of glass fell on him. In each of these examples, safety protocols were not followed. “A 24-year-old shouldn’t go to work in the morning and not come home at night,” said Burk. “No one should die at work in this day and age. It shouldn’t happen anymore.”

Nominations now open for 2020 Wood Design Awards

by PRISM | Jun 19, 2019

“There’s been a lot of focus on taller wood buildings, and it will be exciting to see some of those nominated,” said Jennifer Cover, WoodWorks’ President and CEO. “But the awards are a chance to celebrate excellence at many scales; to acknowledge the innovative use of new and traditional systems or techniques; and to recognize building designers across the country who express wood structure in creative ways.”

OLE Health’s newest location clad with Linetec-finished aluminum wall panels

by PRISM | Jun 18, 2019

Designed by INDE architecture of San Francisco, the 29,000-square-foot, three-story building’s exterior colors showcase a contemporary, agriculturally inspired palette including terra cotta, light brown and slate gray tones. More accurately, the slate color is called, “Charcoal Smudge.” It was applied by Linetec using Sherwin-Williams Fluropon® 70%, two-coat, PVDF resin-based coatings.

AAMA releases updated standard for liquid applied flashing for exterior wall openings

by PRISM | Jun 13, 2019

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released an updated specification establishing minimum performance requirements for liquid-applied flashing used to provide water-resistive seals around exterior wall openings in buildings that includes fenestration products, such as windows and doors, as well as other through-wall penetrations. AAMA 714-19, “Voluntary Specification for Liquid Applied Flashing Used to Create a Water-Resistive Seal around Exterior Wall Openings in Buildings,” was last updated in 2015.

AIA College of Fellows 2019 Latrobe Prize goes to ‘Addressing a Multi-Billion Dollar Challenge’

by PRISM | Jun 12, 2019

The AIA College of Fellows 2019 Latrobe Prize is being awarded to Bruce Levine, J.D., Associate Clinical Professor, School of Education at Drexel University and Sean O’Donnell, FAIA, Principal & K12 Practice Area Leader with Perkins Eastman for their work advancing knowledge of how high-quality school buildings can positively impact educational outcomes.

ASLA elevates 22 Members to the Council of Fellows

by PRISM | Jun 12, 2019

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announced yesterday that it has elevated 22 members as ASLA Fellows for their exceptional contributions to the landscape architecture profession and society at large. Election to the ASLA Council of Fellows is among the highest honors the ASLA bestows on members and is based on their works, leadership, management, knowledge, and service.

Leaders elected at AIA Conference on Architecture 2019

by PRISM | Jun 11, 2019

New leaders were elected to The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Board of Directors last week at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2019 (A’19) in Las Vegas, including: Peter Exley, FAIA, of AIA Chicago/AIA Illinois as the 2020 first vice president/2021 president-elect; Evelyn Lee, AIA, of AIA San Francisco/AIA California as the 2020–2021 treasurer; and Britt Lindberg, AIA, LEED AP, of AIA Silicon Valley/AIA California as the 2020-2022 at-large-director.

AAMA gives the skinny on CEC’s promotion of triple glazed windows as solution to Title 24’s challenge

by PRISM | Jun 11, 2019

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is seeking to improve energy efficiency through alternate products, such as the Thin Triple window. During the AAMA Western Region Summit, Payam Bozorchami with the CEC discussed an important element of the 2019 California Energy Standard – the energy design rating (EDR) metric.

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Architecture billings remain flat

Sustainable Design Excellence: ASLA Center for Landscape Architecture in Washington, D.C.

IGMA Glass Safety Awareness Council shares best practices, guidance for preventing workplace injuries

Nominations now open for 2020 Wood Design Awards

OLE Health’s newest location clad with Linetec-finished aluminum wall panels

AAMA releases updated standard for liquid applied flashing for exterior wall openings

AIA College of Fellows 2019 Latrobe Prize goes to ‘Addressing a Multi-Billion Dollar Challenge’

ASLA elevates 22 Members to the Council of Fellows

Leaders elected at AIA Conference on Architecture 2019

AAMA gives the skinny on CEC’s promotion of triple glazed windows as solution to Title 24’s challenge