Architectural Record's 2 Millionth Test Taker Sweepstakes


Let's Celebrate!

This year marks our 21st anniversary as an official AIA continuing education provider, and soon our two millionth continuing education test will be taken. To celebrate, we are hosting a TWO MILLIONTH TEST TAKER SWEEPSTAKES.

Take any test at ce.architecturalrecord.com between November 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019 for a chance to win the following prizes:

The more tests you take, the more chances you get!

How to Enter

Architects who take a test during the sweepstakes promotion will automatically be entered to win. The 2 millionth test taker will win the Grand Prize and ten runner ups will be chosen at random and also awarded prizes.

The winner will be notified by April 30, 2019.

Contest Rules
Every architect who completes a test on the CE Center between November 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019, is eligible for entry into the contest.

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Designing with Architectural Decorative Glass
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Glass Railing Systems: Fundamentals of Specification
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Propane Considerations for Commercial Buildings
Meeting energy requirements beyond the natural gas main
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Roofing-Related Revisions in IBC 2024
Code Changes Have an Impact on Roof Designs
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Through-Wall Flashings and Transition Membranes: Selection & Installation
Compatibility, Sustainability, and Performance
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Upgrading the Existing Home
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Fighting Fires and Saving Lives in Large, Single-Story, Undivided Buildings
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The Evolution of Water-Resistive and Air Barriers in Commercial Building Envelope Construction
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Using structural steel for building frames to enable more flexible, lightweight structures while red...
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Advanced fundamentals for high-performance doors
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High-performance results are readily achievable
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Using Wood and Mass Timber in Library and Community Projects
Pioneering sustainable design solutions
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Low-Slope Roofing 101
Starting From the Top
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Making Your City a “City of Yes”
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Superpowered Wall Systems
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A Metal for All Projects
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Concrete Waterproofing Alternatives
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Timber Above the City, Innovative Wood Solutions for Vertical Extensions
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Automated Parking Systems Demystified
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Next Level Cladding with Resin Cast Shapes
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Better design, more hygiene, and coordinated functionality
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Ceramics Serving Generational Solutions
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From Survive to Thrive: Buildings that Enrich Health and Wellness
Approaches and products allowing healthcare design to better achieve today’s industry expectations
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Forging the Future
Exploring the Dynamic Intersection of Metal and Design
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Right Roof = Right Requirements + Right Materials + Right Place
Low-slope roofing 101
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Windows to the World
Going big with operable glass walls
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Keeping It Neutral–On Carbon
Both embodied carbon and operational carbon need to be addressed
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Built to Last
Protecting interiors from expected and sometimes unexpected occupant behavior.
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Cracking Why Buildings Move
Absorbing Thermal Loads with Movement Joints
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BIM and Communication
Improving the design process through enhanced communication tools
Matching Design Aesthetic with Performance
Louvers as a decorative element to achieve thermal performance
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Office Conversions
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Navigating the Urban Design Landscape
Creating solutions for the urban community through technology and planning
Sponsored by Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
What Are the Current Trends in Interior Design?
Building owners and users want both good design and functionality
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Designed to Protect
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Accommodating Movement in Building Design
Mastering the Physical Movement of Earth’s Elements Around the Built Environment
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New Accommodations for Diversity
A Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms
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Providing a Firm Foundation
Delivering Essential Protection with Under Concrete Slab Vapor Barriers
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School Security
Adolescent Mental Health and School Security Best Practices, Planning, and Standards
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Illuminating Spaces
How architectural glazing supports mental health and wellness through daylight and views
Sponsored by The National Glass Association
Growing Good Homes
How wood can promote well-being in the quest for affordability
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Structural Bamboo
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Water Leak Detection in Commercial Buildings
Using the latest technology avoids significant costs and harm to people and property
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Reducing Embodied Carbon in Concrete
Specifying Portland-limestone cement makes a significant difference
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Living with Neighbors
Multifamily buildings meeting the varied needs of their residents
Sponsored by Inpro, PABCO® Gypsum and Tamlyn
Enduring Metal
Unique qualities make metal a smart building solution for sustainable design
Sponsored by Metal Construction Association
Aesthetics in Designing With Metal Composite Material (MCM)
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Designing Outside the Box
IMPs and their role in a low carbon world
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Sustainable Construction
The lasting benefits of building with metal
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Interior Inspiration and Innovation
Creative interior design strategies showcase function and hospitality
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore
Creating Serene Sanctuaries
Exploring the therapeutic power of nature-inspired colors and materials in interior design
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Low-Slope Roofing—Air Barriers and Vapor Retarders
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Testing and Specifying Metal Roofs in High Wind Areas
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Multi-Family, Mid-Rise Wood Buildings A Code-Compliant, Cost-Effective and Sustainable Choice
A code-compliant, cost-effective, and sustainable choice
Sponsored by Think Wood
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Recognizing the Opportunities for Restoration
How to Assess and Implement the Right Roofing Approach
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Risky Business
Ensuring Continuity and Performance of the Building Enclosure
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Unique Brick Architecture
Incorporating Texture and Interest into Facades
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Designing Roofs for Life Safety and Sound Isolation
Explore expert insights on how to specify sound-rated automatic smoke vents
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Extreme Heat
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Designing Outdoor Living Spaces
Creating a sense of place using landscape design techniques
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Opportunities For Wood in Low-Rise Commercial Buildings
A versatile and economical approach to large openings, tall walls, and open floor plans
Sponsored by Think Wood
The Climate-Positive Benefits of Concrete in Outdoor Architecture
Recent innovations in the composition, manufacture, and use of this resilient material
Sponsored by Unilock
The Enduring Advantage
Using Commercial Roofing to Enhance Building Lifecycle Value
Sponsored by SOPREMA, Inc.
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The Power of Protective Glass and Glazing
Designing for enhanced building security
Sponsored by National Glass Association
The Foundation of Durability
The next innovation in crawl-space ventilation
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Understanding ES-1 Testing and Code Requirements
Roof Edge Metal Flashing Requirements
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Bird-Friendly Design
Glass product solutions and other strategies for reducing bird collisions
Sponsored by Guardian Glass
Unlocking Mass Timber Affordability
Exploring the potential of mass timber in affordable housing developments
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Embracing Circularity in Design
Exploring sustainable practices and innovative building solutions within a circular economy
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Maneuvering Through the Building Codes with Cold-Formed Steel Framing
Important Insight for Designing Cold-Formed Steel Projects
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Design for Aging
Home at Last: Architects design to support aging in place for the growing elder population
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Sponsored by Think Wood
Supporting Performance While Saving Energy
Designing solar shades to cultivate occupant well-being and promote whole building function
Sponsored by Draper, Inc.
Picture This!
Employing imagery to foster human connections within the built environment
Sponsored by Inpro
Reading the Room
Using Signage to Create Healthy and Vibrant ADA-Compliant Spaces
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Fenestration as Barriers for Better Performance
The building science of creating better thermal, air, and water barriers includes fenestration syste...
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Beyond Windows – Designing with Large- Format Glazing
Achieving design goals while meeting high-performance needs
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Successful Mass Timber Moisture Management
Protecting Mass Timber During and After Construction
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The Active Adaptive Facade
Advanced and energy-harvesting envelope technologies
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Advanced Design Against Adverse Conditions in a Commercial Roofing System
Mitigate Risks Before They Become a Reality
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Meeting Today’s Most Stringent Sustainability Standards
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Design Trends for Custom Homes: Form, Function and Flexibility
These unique projects embrace the latest residential trends, ensuring high-performance and beautiful...
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Big Glass, Big Returns
How windows and doors can deliver on light, air, and views
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Fit To be Clad
Evaluating, selecting, and pricing architectural metal cladding systems
Sponsored by Petersen
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Palladiana and Venetian terrazzo surfaces meet the durability, versatility, aesthetics, and creative...
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Controlling Water Use in Sustainable Buildings
Monitoring water flow in all areas of a building helps improve water efficiency
Sponsored by WATTS Water Technologies
Architectural Linear Drains for Indoor and Outdoor Use
Different product offerings suit many situations beyond bathrooms
Sponsored by Infinity Drain
Universal Design Incorporating Architectural Linear Drains
Designing buildings and spaces for all people, with or without disabilities
Sponsored by Infinity Drain
Sealing the Envelope
Designing high-performance building envelopes with expansive glass spans
Sponsored by CRL
Sustainability and Green Design
Specifying high-performing paints for building longevity
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore & Co.
Great Design Begins with Color
Let’s discuss color and material choices in interior architectural design
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore & Co.
Carbon and the Building Enclosure
Why Every Decision Matters Toward Decarbonization
Provided by Building Enclosure
Specifying the Right Surface Material
Selecting between different laminated or veneer products depends primarily on the project conditions
Sponsored by Wilsonart
Sponsored by Neo Architectural Lighting
Mid-Century Modern Revisited
A contemporary look at mid-century modern influences in residential architecture
Sponsored by Marvin Windows and Doors
Considering Cover Boards for Schools
How rigid cover boards can impact the health and safety of building occupants
Sponsored by Georgia-Pacific Building Products
Sponsored by Vitro Architectural Glass and ASI Group
Decarbonizing Concrete
Material Makeover: The design and construction industry chips away at concrete’s outsize carbon fo...
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Sponsored by ALPOLIC® Metal Composite Materials
ADA-Friendly Modular Construction
How off-site fabrication leaves room for accessibility, affordability and design ingenuity
Sponsored by Inpro
Linear Drain System Specification 101 for Accessible Bathrooms and Wet Rooms
Streamlined shower design feature offers sophistication and sanitation
Sponsored by Infinity Drain
The Many Benefits of Barrier-Free Showers
Explore the nuances of and best practices for creating these trending shower spaces
Sponsored by Infinity Drain
Concrete Innovations
Reducing the carbon footprint with new technologies that meet future challenges
Best Practices for Single-Ply Roofs
Energy-Efficiency isn't Black or White Anymore
Sponsored by GAF | Siplast
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Updates in Whole Building Airtightness Testing
Verification of Building Enclosure Performance
Sponsored by Air Barrier Association of America
Sponsored by Vitro Architectural Glass and ASI Group
Sponsored by Flexco Floors, INSTALL, Kingspan Insulated Panels, Think Wood and Vitro Architectural Glass
Sponsored by Vitro Architectural Glass
Defining Sustainability
Architects grapple with the lack of consistent industry terminology for building performance
Provided by Architectural Record and Kingspan Insulated Panels
Revolutionary, Permanent Tensioned Membrane Aluminum Frame Supported Structures
Unique tensioned membrane aluminum frame supported structures are a permanent solution for architect...
Sponsored by Sprung Structures, Inc.
Adaptability Creates Opportunity
Emerging ways of living in the home
Sponsored by Bison Innovative Products, Marvin and Plastpro
Evolving the Concrete Jungle
How low-carbon concrete is helping the construction industry combat climate change
Sponsored by Holcim (US) Inc.
Urban Academic Buildings
Today's challenges and the flexibility of structural steel
Sponsored by The Steel Institute of New York
Mass Timber Building Enclosures
Design and performance considerations for modern construction
Sponsored by Think Wood
Exploring Hospital Privacy Curtains
Key considerations for patient comfort and healing while weighing operational efficiencies
Sponsored by Inpro
Sponsored by Kingspan Insulated Panels, Think Wood, Vectorworks, Inc. and Vitro Architectural Glass
Office-to-Apartment Conversion of a Modern Skyscraper
Evaluating redevelopment prospects through the lens of a speculative design competition
Sponsored by The Steel Institute of New York
Sponsored by Vitro Architectural Glass and ASI Group
Sponsored by Vitro Architectural Glass
High-Performance Cold Storage Roof Design
Bundle Up, It’s Cold Inside!
Sponsored by GAF | Siplast
Ethically Sourced Materials
Forced-Labor Free: Architects embrace the nascent movement to reform the supply chains for building ...
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Educational Buildings: Safety and Durability by Design
Attention to detail in multiple places is key to better performance
Sponsored by Inpro
Adventures at the New Frontier
Sustainability at every stage
Sponsored by Inpro, Invisible Structures, inc., and Vectorworks, Inc.
Maximize Project Budgets with Alternative Solutions
Using value engineering to make data driven decisions to maximize budgets without compromising integ...
Sponsored by Gordian
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Site Selection Criteria for Commercial-to-Residential Conversions
Evaluating buildings, locations, and communities
Sponsored by The Steel Institute of New York
Sponsored by Vitro Architectural Glass and ASI Group
Acoustics in Office Interiors
Learn about acoustic considerations and design choices for office space interiors
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
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Sponsored by Vitro Architectural Glass and ASI Group
Kevin Daly of Kevin Daly Architects
The Benefits of Architectural Collaboration and Competition
Sponsored by Vitro Architectural Glass
Provided by Architectural Record and Kingspan Insulated Panels
Designing Modern Wood Schools
How to create high-performance structures that are also cost effective
Sponsored by Think Wood
Sponsored by Invisible Structures
Roofing Risks: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Protecting your property against the spread of fire
Sponsored by FiberTite Roof Systems
The Art of Terra Cotta & Color
Understanding the range of colors available when working with terra cotta
Sponsored by Ludowici Roof Tile
Managing Sound In the Wide Open Spaces
The Importance of Acoustic and Reverberation Control in Large Indoor Spaces
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceilings and Wall Solutions
Elevating Exterior Design with Glass and Glazing Solutions
High-performance glass facades offer aesthetic versatility and greater energy efficiency
Sponsored by Guardian Glass
Is There Such a Thing As Too Much Glass?
High-performance curtain wall design
Sponsored by The Ornamental Metal Institute of New York
Sponsored by Huntsman Building Solutions and TAMLYN
Mitigating Glare and Solar Heat Gain with Exterior Shading Systems
Fabric zip systems, venetian blinds, and rack arm systems are highly effective strategies for optimi...
Sponsored by Draper, Inc.
ADA Signage
Mastering the compliance basics
Sponsored by Inpro
Sponsored by Vitro Architectural Glass
Sponsored by Vitro Architectural Glass
Sponsored by Vitro Architectural Glass
Sponsored by Vitro Architectural Glass
Sponsored by Vitro Architectural Glass
Moisture Movement in Building Enclosures
Why the Enclosure Leaks Water When it’s Not Raining
Sponsored by the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA)
Sponsored by Tremco Construction Products Group
Thick Porcelain Tiles Elevate Outdoor Installations
Gauged porcelain tile pavers provide durable, innovative design opportunities for high-use exterior ...
Sponsored by Coverings 2023
More Than Skin–Creating Total Facade Designs
Balancing appearance and performance requires a total design process
Sponsored by Airolite, Azon, Inpro, Neolith®, Tamlyn, and Vitro Architectural Glass
Speed is the New Green
Advanced fundamentals for high performance doors
Sponsored by Hörmann High Performance Doors
Building Resiliency in Healthcare Spaces
Resiliency strategies and designing for adaptability to improve patient outcomes
Sponsored by Pilkington North America
Architectural Record’s 2022 Innovation Conference
Architectural Record’s 2022 Innovation Conference
Architectural Record’s 2022 Innovation Conference
Architectural Record’s 2022 Innovation Conference
Architectural Record’s 2022 Innovation Conference
Architectural Record’s 2022 Innovation Conference
Architectural Record’s 2022 Innovation Conference
Architectural Record’s 2022 Innovation Conference
Carbon-Neutral Campuses
Architects are helping colleges and universities get to carbon neutrality—and beyond.
Architectural Record
Sponsored by National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association, Inc.
Complementary Systems: Innovative Design Strategies for Steel-Timber Hybrid Buildings
How steel-timber hybrid construction often offers the best of both worlds, combining the strength, p...
Sponsored by Think Wood
Sponsored by Schindler Elevator Corporation
How Do Roofs Defend Against Hail Damage?
Designing for the Impacts of Very Severe Hail on Low-Slope Roof Assemblies
Sponsored by GAF | Siplast
Do-No-Harm Design
Maximal products that minimize risk for healthcare facilities
Sponsored by Chicago Faucets, Inpro Corporation, and Rockfon
ProjectWorks
Design & Pre-construction Service
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
Passive House and Embodied Carbon
As awareness of the emissions associated with materials and construction grows, architects take a mo...
Architectural Record
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore & Co., Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions, BQE Software, EQUITONE facades and Kingspan Insulated Panels
Metal Composite Material (MCM) Building Code Fire Requirements
Uses and applications of metal composite materials (MCM), with regards to code compliance and fire-s...
Sponsored by MCA-ALPOLIC Division
Wood in Architecture: Education Design
A framework for the practice and process of using wood materials in creating exceptional learning en...
Designing Interiors with a Full Palette of Choices
Consider all the options for creative results
Sponsored by ASI Group, Bradley Corporation, Cultured Stone, Inpro, Tamlyn, and Vectorworks
Sponsored by ASI Group, Benjamin Moore, Kingspan, SINY, OMINY, Vitro Architectural Glass
Sponsored by The Ornamental Metal Institute of New York
Hospital Privacy Curtains
Key considerations for patient comfort and healing while weighing operational efficiencies
Sponsored by Inpro
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore & Co., Kingspan Insulated Panels, The Ornamental Metal Institute of New York, The Steel Institute of New York, and Vitro Architectural Glass
Architectural Record’s Women in Architecture Forum & Awards
Celebrating Women's Design Leadership
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore & Co., Ornamental Metal Institute of New York and Steel Institute of New York
Go with the Flow: Tapered Insulation Fundamentals
Rainwater mitigation and insulating goals can both be achieved in low-slope or flat roofs with optim...
Sponsored by GAF | Siplast
Sponsored by ATAS International, Inc.
How to Determine When Roof Restoration is an Option
To Restore or Replace? How to Make the Call
Sponsored by ICP Group
Sponsored by Pilkington North America
Tall Timber Buildings
In the Heights: Designers look to wood to help tackle the climate crisis, pushing the material to it...
Provided by Architectural Record
Accessibility in Toilet Rooms - The Why, What and How of Universal Design
Inclusive architecture so everyone can live a fulfilling life on a level playing field
Sponsored by ASI Group
Multifamily Buildings with Multiple Design Criteria
Balancing user desires, operational needs, performance, and design
Sponsored by Cascade Architectural, CRL, Geberit, Inpro, and Tamlyn
Sponsored by National Glass Association
The Advantages of Drywall Grid
Why care about drywall grid on your project?
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
Climate-Positive Development
Putting Down Roots: MASS Design Group’s Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture breaks new g...
Architectural Record
Effective Communication, Coordination, and Collaboration in BIM
Streamlining project workflows with new and improved digital tools
Having It All
Creating a circular economy in residential construction
Sponsored by Bison Innovative Products, CRL, and Propane Energy for Everyone
Hospitable Healthcare Spaces
These innovative and welcoming medical facility projects move beyond conventional healthcare design
Sponsored by ROCKFON
Healthcare Environments Are Looking Up
The role of ceiling system specifications in enhancing health, well-being, and comfort
Sponsored by ROCKFON
Stone Wool Ceiling Tiles in Healthcare
High-performance ceilings’ role in helping deliver resilient buildings and healthy spaces
Sponsored by Rockfon
Giving Elevators a Lift
Cab interior Retrofits in Major Projects
Sponsored by Inpro
Sponsored by FiberTite Roofing Systems and Johns Manville
Sponsored by National Glass Association
The Ins and Outs of Architectural Glass Design
From performance and sustainability benefits to sheer beauty, designing with architectural glass sol...
Sponsored by National Glass Association
Less Is More Sustainable: Taking a Pre-engineered Approach to Reducing Embodied Carbon
Architects are embracing pre-engineered solutions that reduce embodied carbon and increase energy ef...
Sponsored by Armstrong World Industries
Maximizing Returns in Real-Time
Collaborative design software enables financial growth, remote staff flexibility, and sustainable de...
Sponsored by GRAPHISOFT
The Future Is Factory Built: The Ins and Outs of Off-Site Construction
Prefabrication and factory-built systems are allowing architects and designers to achieve efficienci...
Sponsored by Think Wood
Building for Now, Building for the Future
How enhanced concrete offers solutions for construction challenges and achieves aesthetic
Sponsored by Holcim (US) Inc.
Hearing the Future
The role of stone wool acoustical tiles for innovative IEQ design
Sponsored by Rockfon
Sound Experiences in Buildings
Using principles of acoustics in products and materials for better designs.
Sponsored by Construction Specialties, Inc., PABCO® Gypsum, and Rockfon
It’s a Material Thing
Building confidence in enhanced health and welfare decisions through third-party material certificat...
Sponsored by Cascade Architectural and Garden on the Wall®
Beyond Energy: How Glass in Architecture Contributes to Occupant Well-Being and Comfort
Glass as a multifaceted solution for post-pandemic commercial and residential construction
Sponsored by National Glass Association
Sponsored by National Glass Association
Defense Against Mold: Antimicrobial Coatings
Choosing the Right Prevention for Growth
Sponsored by ICP Building Solutions Group
Why Heavy Timber Is the Future of Design and Construction
The Evolution of a Proven Building Method
Sponsored by Mid-Atlantic Timberframes
Vertical School Expansions
Nowhere to Go but Up: Schools on tight urban sites are raising the roof.
Sponsored by Architectural Record
Pursuing a Circular Economy
Understanding how materials, design, and planning can increase sustainability
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
Sustainability in Action: Working Towards 2030 Climate Goals
These projects demonstrate the industry’s focus towards sustainability
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
Sponsored by Technical Glass Products
Sponsored by Pilkington North America – NSG Group
Climate Justice
From resilient housing to handling heatwaves
Architectural Record
Terrazzo’s Comeback–It’s Not Just for Floors
Emerging from its Art Deco and mid-century popularity, new and exciting terrazzo designs have burst ...
Sponsored by National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association
Appealing and Long-Lasting Hospitality and Retail Design
Design doesn’t need to suffer in order to achieve performance
Sponsored by ASI Group, Bison Innovative Products, Bradley Corporation, Cascade Architectural, CornellCookson, CRL, Geberit, Inpro, and Louis Poulsen
Building Envelope Auditing—Let’s Get Started
The time is now for non-residential energy conservation
Sponsored by Huntsman Building Solutions and SOPREMA, Inc.
Digitally Crafting a Box of Trees: Squam Lake House Case Study
Practical use of digital tools for otherwise impractical ideas
Sponsored by Vectorworks, Inc.
Colored by Design
The use of color in architectural practice can set the tone for the entire project.
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore & Co.
The Science of Visible Light and Its Impact on Paint Specification
A foundational understanding of how artificial and natural lighting affect paint color
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore & Co.
Three Approaches to Non-Residential Interior Design
A restaurant, a library and an office building and their unique interiors
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore & Co.
Inventive Interiors Take a Global Spin
Award-winning projects shine a spotlight on the best, most well-designed interiors from around the w...
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore & Co.
Comfort Meets Creativity: Designing for Wellness and Longevity with Sustainable Products and Cool Color Trends
Good interior design increasingly means enhancing well-being and user experience through innovative ...
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore & Co.
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore & Co.
The Science of Light and Its Impact on Paint Color, Specification, and IEQ
Using artificial and natural lighting to help specify paint for healthy spaces
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore & Co.
Sponsored by National Glass Association
High-Performance Glass Solutions
A systems approach to efficient building envelopes
Sponsored by National Glass Association
State of the Art of Insulating Concrete Forms
An inside look at the cutting-edge design strategies and high-performance solutions that come with l...
Sponsored by Architectural Record
Sponsored by Kingspan Insulated Panels
3-D Printed Houses
The Fine Print: Will additive manufacturing technology revolutionize residential design and construc...
Sponsored by Architectural Record
Traditional vs. Innovative WRB/AB Approach
How does a single-source system approach add value
Sponsored by Georgia-Pacific Building Products
Sponsored by Georgia-Pacific Building Products
Resilient Flooring and Sustainability: Environmental, Health, and Social Impacts
The importance of utilizing a multi-attribute approach in the selection of resilient flooring
Sponsored by Resilient Floor Covering Institute
The Collision of AGILE and MESSY
Transforming learning through physical space
Sponsored by VS America
Designing Breathable Interiors: Enhancing Health and Wellness Through Indoor Air Quality
Addressing the impacts of indoor air quality (IAQ) on occupants’ well-being and the creative ways ...
Sponsored by ROCKFON
Blueprint for Wellness: Building for Good Health
Incorporating healthy building and sustainable practices is at the heart of good design
Sponsored by Rockfon
Designing Smarter Places of Learning
Considerations for efficient design of learning environments using structural steel
Sponsored by New Millennium Building Systems
At the Roof Edge: Water, Air, Thermal, and Vapor Control
"Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center." - Kurt Vonnegut
Sponsored by GAF | Siplast
Optimizing Daylight in Different Buildings
Not all buildings are the same, and neither are their daylighting solutions
Sponsored by Kalwall® Corporation
Sponsored by Kalwall® Corporation
Concrete Impacts
How life-cycle assessments (LCAs) of buildings help reduce carbon footprint
Sponsored by Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Firm Climate Commitments
The Conversation: How to talk to clients about ambitious environmental targets and get their buy-in.
Architectural Record and Inpro
Transforming Outdoor Spaces: Placemaking
Some new products help create better results
Sponsored by Bison Innovative Products, Cascade Architectural, Feeney, Inc., Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Soil Retention Products, Inc.
Prioritizing Well-Being for a Healthier Built Environment
These projects show what can happen with a focus on well-being
Sponsored by ROCKFON
Your Architecture Firm is Leaking Money
How to identify losses and plug the holes
Sponsored by BQE Software
Three Hot Topics in Commercial Bathroom and Shower Design
ADA Compliance, the Rise of Modular and Overcoming Field Problems
Sponsored by Inpro
More than Just Code
ADA and Accessibility Considerations for Inclusive Design
Sponsored by Architectural Record
Sign of the Times
ADA compliance as an element of design for commercial spaces
Sponsored by Inpro
Advanced Sustainability Potential Using Metal Building Systems
Sustainability and affordability come together using available technology
Sponsored by Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore & Co., CertainTeed Architectural, Kingspan Insulated Panels, The Ornamental Metal Institute of New York, The Steel Institute of New York, Vitro Architectural Glass and The Wood Institute
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Bison Innovative Products, Danver and Rocky Mountain Hardware
Sponsored by the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA)
Sponsored by H.B. Fuller and ICP Building Solutions Group
Beyond Flexible
How ceiling baffles are providing innovative solutions for healthier, more well-designed spaces
Sponsored by Maxxit
How to Specify Seamless Acoustical Ceilings
New options provide architects improved acoustics without sacrificing aesthetics
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
Negative Emissions
The Big Drawdown: Will removing carbon from the atmosphere save us? And how will buildings play a ro...
Sponsored by Architectural Record
Common Expansion Joint Field Problems
Reducing Jobsite Callback Headaches and Costly Rework
Sponsored by Inpro
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore & Co., Kingspan Insulated Panels, The Ornamental Metal Institute of New York, The Steel Institute of New York, Vectorworks Inc., Vitro Architectural Glass and The Wood Institute
Reimagining Restrooms for Human Health & Wellness
Evolving design expectations in the COVID-19 era
Sponsored by Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.
Cold-Formed Steel Panelized Systems
A panel discussion of successful projects utilizing offsite construction & panelized systems of cold...
Sponsored by the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA)
Sponsored by Elite Crete Systems
Durability by Design
Slowing the hands of time to keep buildings looking new
Sponsored by Inpro
Performance Space Designs that Deserve a Standing Ovation
These projects show the many ways to approach acoustic design challenges
Updated School Design in a Post-Pandemic World
Strategies for addressing ongoing and emerging needs
Sponsored by ASI Group, Bradley Corp., Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US, NanaWall Systems, and Rockfon
Not Quite Your Grandfather's Steel
High-strength A913 in today's green construction
Sponsored by The Steel Institute of New York
Recurring Field Installation Issues with Air Barriers
When it Feels like Groundhog Day
Sponsored by the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA)
Sponsored by H.B. Fuller, ICP Building Solutions Group and SOPREMA, Inc.
Embodied Carbon & Adaptive Reuse
Carbon Calculus: Architects reduce embodied emissions by revamping existing structures instead of bu...
Sponsored by Architectural Record
Floodproof Window Systems and Glass Flood Walls
Passive systems provide superior design options
Sponsored by Floodproofing.com
Beyond Function: Designing with Exterior Glass Doors to Improve Well-Being
Current products offer exciting choices in design, style, and performance
Sponsored by Marvin
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
Inside Acoustic Comfort
The importance of acoustics on indoor environmental quality
Sponsored by Armstrong World Industries
Climate Adaptation
Risk Management: Designers create learning environments that respond to the threats of a warming pla...
Architectural Record
Sponsored by Georgia-Pacific Building Products
Designing Durable Building Enclosures
Emerging design strategies for high-performance buildings
Back to Nature
How wood interiors welcome workers and give new generations a space to call home
Sponsored by Think Wood
New Acoustical Options in Specialty and Seamless Ceiling Systems
Designing for acoustics no longer means sacrificing aesthetics
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
A Holistic and Comprehensive Approach to Wellness
Theory and Practice Come Together in Design
Artificial Intelligence
Get Smart: Though still a nascent technology, AI promises to transform the design process and the bu...
Architectural Record
Keeping the Flame Away
How fire-resistant stone wool provides occupant safety
Sponsored by ROCKWOOL™
Stone Wool
How natural materials provide durability
The Sound of Comfort
How stone wool can support occupant well-being through better acoustics
Climate Control and Efficiency
The true value of R-value in stone wool insulation
Moisture Management Fundamentals
Design considerations for robust wall assemblies in residential, multi-family, mix-use, and light co...
Sponsored by TAMLYN
Adaptive Reuse of Commercial Spaces: Curtain Wall Solutions
Contemporary facade strategies help make these buildings reliable and resilient investments under to...
Sponsored by The Ornamental Metal Institute of New York
Green Certifications for Multifamily Construction
A comparison of the three most popular national green certifications
Sponsored by Huntsman Building Solutions and TAMLYN
A New Approach to Acoustics
Using sound masking as a design platform
Sponsored by LogiSon Acoustic Network
STUCCO: Rainscreen, Codes and Standards
Exploring the History and Future of Moisture Management Regarding Cement Plaster
Sponsored by ClarkDietrich Building Systems, Keene, Plastic Components, Inc., Stockton Products, and Structa Wire
Advancements in Cladding Support Systems
Design + Performance
Sponsored by CLADIATOR
Blending Aesthetics and Sustainable Design Through Facades
Creating balance between beauty and function
Sponsored by 3A Composites USA, Inc., Cosentino, Endicott Clay Products, Hofmann Facades Group, Inpro, Neolith®, Vitro Architectural Glass
How To Eliminate Flooring Failures
Never pay for remediation again
Sponsored by SINAK
Choosing and Applying the Ideal Resinous Floor
What you need to know to deliver the best designed floor for the job.
Sponsored by Coatings For Industry, Inc.
Sponsored by All Weather Architectural Aluminum
In Today’s World, Ventilation Has a Starring Role
Forward-thinking actions that make indoor environments safer and cleaner
Architectural Record
Sponsored by Guardian Glass
How Distinctive Glass Designs Boost Learning Environments
Creative use of glass achieves design aesthetics and functionality that no other material can
Sponsored by Guardian Glass
Bird-friendly Glass Solutions
Understanding the fundamentals of safe design
Sponsored by Guardian Glass
Balancing Fire and Energy Code Requirements in Exterior Walls
Exploring options for exterior wall designs with insulation that is consistent with codes and the te...
Sponsored by ROCKWOOL
Resilient Flooring & Materiality
Transparency, Product Service Life & Performance
Sponsored by Resilient Floor Covering Institute
Sponsored by National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association, Inc.
Designing and Building for High-Density
Timber Case Studies that Accommodate a Shifting Nation
Sponsored by Think Wood
Sponsored by Schindler Elevator Corporation
Sponsored by Vectorworks, Inc.
Resilient Buildings that Bounce Back
Design strategies to help buildings withstand climate-related and other severe events
Sponsored by Ambico Limited, Inpro Corporation, and PROPANE Energy for Everyone
Wind Load Innovations
Performance-based wind designs for tall structures
Sponsored by Construction Specialties
Roofs for Cold Storage Buildings
Building science and construction (methods/types) come together in cold storage buildings. The uniqu...
Sponsored by GAF
Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Floor and Wall Panels for Multifamily Buildings
A streamlined approach to achieve better acoustics and fire resistance
Sponsored by EXACORTM MgO Board
Commercial Flooring from a New Point of View
How the pandemic has led the flooring industry to new strategies in health, education and corporate ...
Sponsored by Mohawk Group
Design as Nature Intended
Using Skylights to Enhance Wellness Holistically Where We Learn, Work, and Recover
Sponsored by VELUX Commercial, a division of VELUX America LLC
Retrofitting for Energy Savings and Health Concerns in Today’s Climate
Introduction to Existing Building Retrofits
Sponsored by PROSOCO, Inc.
Sponsored by Architectural Record’s 2021 Innovation Conference
The Many Uses of Ceramic Tile in Multifamily Projects
Versatility, durability, and visual appeal contribute to increased use
Sponsored by Emser Tile and Natural Stone
Architecture & Terracotta Cladding
Detailing the science and sustainability of terracotta rainscreen and sunscreen systems.
Sponsored by Terreal North America
Sponsored by Architectural Record’s Women in Architecture Forum & Awards
Keeping Up With the Latest Ceramic Tile and Natural Stone Trends
New options offer a diverse palette but require great care when specifying
Sponsored by Coverings 2023
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
Renovate It Forward:  Piloting New Workplace Designs from the Top Down
Putting design principles for health and wellness into practice in a Living Lab
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
Top Five Tips for Successful Daylighting Design
Equip every project to meet its own unique performance goals
Sponsored by Lutron Electronics
Experiential Graphic Design
Immaterial Material: Digital media give architects a powerful tool for transforming the experience o...
Architectural Record
Architecting Change
Design Strategies for a Healthy, Resilient, Climate-Smart Future
Sponsored by Think Wood
Multi-Family, Mid-Rise Wood Buildings
A code-compliant, cost-effective and sustainable choice
Sponsored by Think Wood
Achieving Sustainability Goals Through Materials and Design
Specifying earth-friendly materials as part of a systems approach
Sponsored by ASI Group, Neolith, PABCO Gypsum, and Vectorworks, Inc.
Spinach Ice-Cream for Architects
How to Have Fun while Keeping Your Firm Healthy
Sponsored by BQE Software
Rethinking Acoustics
Understanding ‘silence’ and ‘quiet’ within the built environment
Sponsored by LogiSon Acoustic Network
Adhesives in Single-Ply Roofing Systems
A Sticky Situation in Single-Ply Roofing
Sponsored by GAF
Sponsored by ICP Building Solutions Group
Sustainability and Beyond
How resilient flooring has become a powerful technology for health, safety and well-being
Sponsored by Mohawk Group
Post-Pandemic Floors
Commercial spaces are making big changes when it comes to high-performance, flexible flooring design...
Sponsored by Mohawk Group
Growing Diversity in the Flooring and Building Industries
From the national to the local level, efforts are being made to foster a more diverse workforce
Sponsored by Mohawk Group
What is Underfoot Matters
How flooring products deliver IAQ, wellness and health
Sponsored by Mohawk Group
Sponsored by Coverings 2023
Firestopping, Soundproofing & Structural Movement
The Writing Is on the Wall Joints
Sponsored by Trim-Tex, Inc.
Sponsored by Unreal Engine | Architecture
Sponsored by Architectural Record’s 2021 Innovation Conference
Sponsored by Architectural Record’s 2021 Innovation Conference
Border Lines: Inventive Refugee Housing
Unwalling Citizenship: Building Communities Along the Border
Sponsored by Architectural Record’s 2021 Innovation Conference
Sponsored by Architectural Record’s 2021 Innovation Conference
Sustainability at the Urban Scale
We are All Astronauts
Sponsored by Architectural Record’s 2021 Innovation Conference
Sponsored by Architectural Record’s 2021 Innovation Conference
Sponsored by Architectural Record’s 2021 Innovation Conference
Sponsored by Architectural Record’s 2021 Innovation Conference
Sponsored by Architectural Record’s 2021 Innovation Conference
Sponsored by Architectural Record’s 2021 Innovation Conference
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
Feel-Good Architecture Delivers Daylight and Views
Occupants feel good inside when they can see outside—these state-of-the-art projects illustrate ho...
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
Well-Lit for Well-Being in Hospitals
Designing lighting & controls in healthcare
Sponsored by Lutron Electronics
Converting Offices to Housing
A New Lease on Life: As vacancy rates rise, developers and architects transform outdated office buil...
Architectural Record
Giving Elevators a Lift
Cab interior retrofits in major projects
Sponsored by Inpro
Designing Efficient Multifamily Housing
Strategies to improve energy performance, construction efficiency, and operations
Sponsored by CRL, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), and Tamlyn
Natural Materials in Biophilic Design
In creating a direct connection to nature, wood ceilings and wall systems can boost occupant health,...
Sponsored by CertainTeed Architectural
Advanced Threats Met with Advanced Technology
How breakthroughs in weather-resistant barriers can improve occupant well-being in all climates
Sponsored by TYPAR
Aluminum vs. Wood Window and Door Systems in Contemporary Home Design
A comprehensive look into the perspectives, perceptions and realities
Sponsored by Western Window Systems
Using the Healing Effects of Nature in Healthcare Design
These projects use access to nature as part of the healing process
Sponsored by ROCKFON
Architectural Record
Landscape Architecture: Design Ideas for “Taking It Outside”
Materials and strategies for creating safe and comfortable outdoor experiences
Sponsored by Bison Innovative Products and Humboldt Sawmill Company
Sponsored by Think Wood
Sponsored by Knight Wall Systems and Trufast
Multiple Aspects of Multifamily Projects
Addressing the big picture and the details for successful projects
Sponsored by Inpro
Security from A to Z
Designing for Preparedness
Sponsored by CornellCookson
Protecting the Core of MCMs
How skins and finishes make metal composite materials visually and functionally strong
Sponsored by Metal Construction Association
The Overachieving Qualities of Metal Composites
A sustainable solution for climate change integrates solar with insulated metal panels
Sponsored by Metal Construction Association
Sponsored by Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA)
Sponsored by Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc.
Pergolas: The Perfect Complement to Any Outdoor Room
Providing shelter and protection while allowing users to enjoy sunshine, cool breezes, and nature
Sponsored by Walpole Outdoors
Sponsored by VELUX Commercial, a division of VELUX America LLC
Windows to the World
Going big with operable glass walls
Sponsored by Western Window Systems
The Post-COVID Workplace
Rethinking the Office: Research can guide architects in designing for flexibility and creativity
Architectural Record
Sustainable Design and the Cost of Healing
Ensuring efficiency, health, safety, and welfare at the systems level
Sponsored by ASI Group, CRL, Inpro, and New Millennium Building Systems
Sponsored by Huntsman Building Solutions
Making Healthcare Buildings Healthier
Taking care of those who work and use healthcare facilities.
Sponsored by ROCKFON
Acoustics in Healthcare Environments
An introduction to the acoustical issues commonly confronted on healthcare projects
Sponsored by ROCKFON
The Intersection of Design and Current Events: The Urgency of Now
Architects address the current issues of diversity and COVID-19
Sponsored by ROCKFON
How the Pandemic is Shifting Designer Focus to Healthcare
Read about ways the profession is morphing, along with the rest of the world.
Sponsored by ROCKFON
High Design/Low Carbon<sup>™</sup> Residential Design
Environmentally responsible design, construction and operation
Sponsored by Vectorworks, Inc.
Anatomy of a Tension Structure
The process of designing and building a tension structure
Sponsored by PFEIFER Structures
In Pursuit of Acoustical Equity
Controlling the properties of sound within the built environment
Sponsored by LogiSon Acoustic Network
Tricky Transitions in Commercial Roofing
Detailing the Differential
Sponsored by GAF
Sponsored by Telling Industries
Achieving Better Acoustics and Fire Resistance for Multifamily Buildings with  Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Floor and Wall Panels
A streamlined approach to achieve better acoustics and fire resistance
Sponsored by EXACORTM MgO Board
What Is in the Contract?
A successful automatic parking system (APS)—and the document that made it happen
Sponsored by Robotic Parking Systems, Inc.
Weathering the Storms: How PVF Film Technology Preserves and Elevates Building Exteriors
In an accelerated and real-time test, PVF film proves a multitude of aesthetic and structural benefi...
Sponsored by DuPont™ Tedlar®
Sponsored by Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
3-D Printing: Beyond the Prototype
Architects and designers take additive manufacturing to a new level
Architectural Record
Architectural Record
Zero Energy Houses
In Pursuit of Zero: A trio of projects in different climates and settings offers insights for living...
Architectural Record
The New Benefits of Designing with BIM
Improve productivity, safety, creativity, and collaboration with the new tools and enhanced function...
Sponsored by Graphisoft
The Future is BIM
How intelligent workflow can revolutionize the AEC industry
Digital Tools for Architects: Opportunities and Challenges
Digital tools are enabling advanced designs and unprecedented opportunities for collaboration despit...
Health and Safety in Hospitality and Retail
Designing public places in a post-pandemic world
Sponsored by Bison Innovative Products, CornellCookson, Mitsubishi Electric, and Tamlyn
Sustainable, Cost-Effective Renovations Using Terrazzo
Minimize demolition and optimize durability
Sponsored by National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association (NTMA)
Fundamentals of the Structural Deck
Where All Roof Systems Begin
Sponsored by Armstrong and FiberTite
Wind Design for Roof Systems and ASCE 7
Changes to the most recent version of the industry’s wind design standard are having an effect on ...
Sponsored by GAF
Climate, Carbon, and Human Health
Buildings can shift from being part of the problem to part of the solution
Sponsored by Interface
The State of Wellness in Restroom Design
Standards, Strategies & Solutions for a Post-COVID World
Sponsored by Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.
Single Skin Metal Siding
Performance and Installation Considerations
Sponsored by AEP Span
Specialty Door Openings
An overview of design options, applications and specification considerations for specialty door open...
Sponsored by ASSA ABLOY
Innovations for Education Design Using Opening Glass Walls
Provide flexible classroom layouts that create healthy learning spaces and boost attention and reten...
Sponsored by NanaWall
Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design
For Restrooms, Locker Rooms, and Other Public Spaces
Sponsored by Bradley Corporation
Up for the Challenge: Multi-Family Housing Meets Multiple Goals
Whether meeting the challenges of COVID-19, restricted urban infill lots, or the needs of underserve...
Sponsored by Tamlyn
Extruded Aluminum Shines in Multifamily and Commercial Building Projects
Advances in extruded aluminum lead to design flexibility, lower costs and less lead times, pandemic ...
Sponsored by TAMLYN
Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Building Envelopes
Solar air heated walls, cool roofs and walls, and solar-ready roof design
Sponsored by ATAS International, Inc.
Sponsored by Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Concrete Innovations
New products, manufacturing methods, and research are developing creative concretes to meet today’...
Sponsored by Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Insulating Concrete Forms for Commercial Construction
Combining strength and durability with energy efficiency, versatile ICFs are ideal for a number of c...
Sponsored by Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Sponsored by Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Making the Business Case for Building with Insulated Concrete Forms: Energy, Safety, and Savings
Insulated concrete form construction can help ensure energy efficiency and noise control while keepi...
Sponsored by Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Pathway to Resilience
How resilience planning and enhanced building codes and standards can help protect communities in th...
Sponsored by Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Sponsored by Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
The Importance of Testing When Specifying Natural Stone
Educating design professionals about which ASTM and ANSI tests to specify for every common natural s...
Sponsored by Natural Stone Institute
Sponsored by Natural Stone Institute
Sponsored by Natural Stone Institute
What’s New in Residential Design
Residential construction is not what it used to be—and that is actually a good thing
Sponsored by Bison Innovative Products, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Loewen Windows and Doors
Taking Control: Planning for Optimum Gym Systems
Selecting the right gym equipment control systems for optimized operations
Sponsored by Draper, Inc.
Design at the Heart of Health and Well-Being
A broader approach to the buildings we live, work and play in can have long-term positive implicatio...
Sponsored by ROCKFON
Architecture and Emotions: Designing for a Healthier Built Environment
These projects demonstrate approaches to a ‘feeling’ architecture.
Sponsored by ROCKFON
Vitruvian Principles Applied to Firm Management
Commodity, Firmness, and Delight of Project Accounting
Sponsored by BQE Software, Inc.
Record Houses Live
Record Houses LIVE! 2021’s Award-winning Houses
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore & Co., Bison Innovative Products, C.R. Laurence, Danver, Lutron Electronics, Marvin, Rocky Mountain Hardware, and Walpole Outdoors
Moisture Durability, Roofing and Green Standards
A review of changes in codes, examples of roof and vertical assembly integrations, and tools to asse...
Sponsored by GAF
Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Floor and Wall Panels for Multifamily Buildings
A streamlined approach to achieve better acoustics and fire resistance
Sponsored by EXACORTM MgO Board
Architectural Castings for Walls and Ceilings
Material choices provide versatility in design for both interiors and exteriors
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
Whole Building Approach to Interior Roller Shade Fabric Selections
Many factors impact building performance, energy efficiency, and aesthetics
Sponsored by Draper, Inc.
Sponsored by Armstrong Building Solutions and Soprema
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
Secondhand Noise: Can Flooring Solve the Problem?
Unwanted sound is a public health hazard that can be minimized by savvy flooring specification
Sponsored by Ecore
High-Pressure Laminates in Rainscreen Facade
A highly durable solution with design freedom and flexibility
Sponsored by Trespa North America Ltd.
Imaging the Possibilities
Using biophilia in commercial and institutional buildings of all types
Sponsored by Inpro
Patient Spaces and Privacy
Using privacy curtains to address shared rooms and other healthcare spaces
Sponsored by Inpro
Addressing Moisture Durability and Energy Performance in Roof Assemblies
A Critical Review of Multiple Voluntary Green Building Certifications
Sponsored by GAF
Sponsored by Milgard Windows & Doors
Sponsored by Milgard Windows & Doors
Health-Care Flooring for the New Normal
Savvy specification helps patients, staff, and the bottom line in challenging times
Sponsored by Ecore
Public Health and Sustainability Concerns in Schools
Design in a post-pandemic, climate-changing era
Sponsored by Inpro, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), NanaWall Systems, and New Millennium Building Systems
Using Metal Building Systems to Meet and Exceed the Energy Code
High-performance results include insulation options and improved air-infiltration sealing
Sponsored by Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)
How Fire Sprinklers Provide Design Flexibility in Your Building
A look at Specific Application Window Sprinklers vs. Traditional or Standard Sprinklers
Sponsored by Johnson Controls
Acoustic Design for Wellness in a Post-COVID World
Addressing growing noise challenges resulting from interior design changes due to the pandemic
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
Retractable Roofs: A Sustainable Solution
Retractable roofs facilitate natural ventilation and daylighting, contributing to healthier occupied...
Sponsored by OpenAire, Inc.
Building Electrification
An all-electric movement charges ahead in the race to reduce carbon emissions
Architectural Record
Structural Wood Building Systems
Choosing the right material for a sustainable, safe, and resilient project
Sponsored by Think Wood
Creative Building Solutions with Pre-Painted Metal Panels
Innovative products offer multiple aesthetics, proven performance, and overall sustainability
Sponsored by Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) and National Coil Coating Association (NCCA)
Understanding Metal Composite Material, Installation, and Systems
Distinguishing quality and understanding warranties
Sponsored by Metal Construction Association’s Metal Composite Material Alliance
Sponsored by the Air Barrier Association of America
Creating High-Performance Building Facades
New materials, products, and systems create better results that enhance designs
Sponsored by Azon, HOFMANN FACADES, Inpro, Neolith®, and Vitro Architectural Glass
Prefabricated EIFS-Clad Panel Assemblies
Design Considerations and Benefits of a Panelized Approach
Sponsored by Tremco Construction Products Group
Sponsored by Keene, Plastic Components, Inc., Quikrete, Spec Mix, and Structa Wire
European-Style Cabinetry: Less is More, Still True Today, as it Has Been for Decades
Using European Cabinets to Create Modern, Customizable, Fit-for-Purpose Designs
Sponsored by Lineadecor USA
Unique and Innovative Fire Rated Applications
Tim Nass, talks about the projects that have spurred unique and innovative fire rated glazing produc...
Sponsored by SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions
Wildfire-Adapted Design
Sounding the Alarm: Architects and local officials grapple with building practices and regulations a...
Architectural Record
Using Glass Wall Dividers for Wellness to Help Stop the Spread of Disease
Simple solutions for complex issues.
Sponsored by The Sliding Door Company
Bringing Green Design to Residential Projects
Innovations and alternative products support custom projects
Sponsored by Bison Innovative Products and Cascade Architectural
Women in Architecture Forum & Awards
Celebrate Design Leadership
Sponsored by Ornamental Metal Institute of New York and Steel Institute of New York
Conquering Carbon
Facade designs are key to meeting stringent New York City carbon reduction requirements
Sponsored by the Ornamental Metal Institute of New York
Your Walls are Your Canvas
Trends + Transformations in Wall Finishing
Sponsored by Inpro
The Advantages of an IMP Roof
A closer look at the thermal performance and sustainability qualities offered by insulated metal pan...
Sponsored by Metal Construction Association's Insulated Metal Panel Alliance
The Profitability of Healthy Spaces
The Business Case for Designing with Light and Air
Sponsored by Kingspan Light + Air
The Building Science of Floor Systems
Vapor drive can be just as important in crawlspace wood floor assemblies as it is in wall design
Sponsored by AdvanTech® subfloor assembly
Sponsored by Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.
Sponsored by Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA)
From Architectural Record’s 2020 Innovation Conference
How Windows and Doors Can Make a House Feel Good
Designing a custom home that promotes occupant well-being includes specification of windows and door...
Sponsored by Marvin
Custom Homes: Address Design Challenges & Constraints
Whether the goal is to preserve the past or to innovate for the future, these projects demonstrate u...
Sponsored by Marvin
Modern Residential Architecture: Reimagining the Cottage
These projects strive to incorporate sustainability and emerging environmental technologies
Sponsored by Marvin
Trends in Daylighting and Tunable Lighting
New strategies and technologies can bring health benefits to commercial and residential spaces
Sponsored by Marvin
The Good, the Bad and the Aesthetically Acceptable
Evaluating Proposed Equivalents to Maintain Your Project’s Acoustic Goals
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions
Sponsored by Andersen Windows and Doors
Social Justice and the Climate Crisis
Environmental Inequity: As the brunt of the climate emergency falls on disadvantaged communities, gr...
Architectural Record
Technology Transforms Tile
Today’s precision-engineered ceramic tiles can go where no tile has gone before
Sponsored by Tile of Spain USA
Raising the Bar in Elevator Technology
Elevating architecture with destination dispatch controls
Sponsored by Schindler Elevator Corporation
Successful Perimeter Fire Containment
Shedding light on common misconceptions about PFC systems
Sponsored by Owens Corning
Multifamily Design in 2020
New health concerns blend with standard criteria to foster new solutions
Sponsored by Inpro, NanaWall Systems, New Millennium Building Systems, Rocky Mountain Hardware, and TAMLYN
Introduction to Weather Resistant Barriers
A building science primer
Sponsored by TYPAR
Lighting Effects with Coiled Wire Fabric
Stunning results can be achieved by combining natural or electric lighting with coiled wire fabric
Sponsored by Cascade Architectural
Flooring for Laboratory Designs
Rubber flooring products offer more options and better performance than some traditional materials
Sponsored by Interface
Sponsored by the Air Barrier Association of America
Health-Care Design for All
Architects and designers have many choices for enhancing accessibility, performance, and well-being ...
Sponsored by Aamsco Lighting, Cascade Architectural, and Inpro
The Anatomy of Sustainability + Resilience
Advanced Concrete Framing Technology for Eco-Friendly Buildings that Last
Sponsored by Tremco Construction Products Group
Right Flooring, Right Building
Selecting the best-fit acoustical flooring solutions for today’s diverse building portfolio
Sponsored by FloorFolio Industries
The Future of Opaque Facades
UHPC Veneer Facades
Sponsored by Hofmann Facades
From Architectural Record’s 2020 Innovation Conference
From Architectural Record’s 2020 Innovation Conference
From Architectural Record’s 2020 Innovation Conference
From Architectural Record’s 2020 Innovation Conference
From Architectural Record’s 2020 Innovation Conference
From Architectural Record’s 2020 Innovation Conference
From Architectural Record’s 2020 Innovation Conference
From Architectural Record’s 2020 Innovation Conference
From Architectural Record’s 2020 Innovation Conference
Achieving Design Objectives with Metal Roofs and Facades
How seven projects met performance, sustainability, and aesthetic goals with metal cladding
Sponsored by PAC-CLAD | Petersen
BURSI Commercial Roof to Wall Connections
Including Specifics on Cold Storage and Data Centers
Sponsored by Johns Manville
Community Engagement
People Power: Architects give a voice to those often overlooked in the design process
Architectural Record
Creating Healthy Outdoor Comfort with Structures and Exterior Shading
Innovative motorized and fixed louver and fabric structures with integrated side shades adding wind,...
Sponsored by Skyco Shading Systems, Inc.
Landscape Architecture: Creating Exterior Spaces
Materials and strategies for enriching the outdoor experience
Sponsored by Bison Innovative Products, Endicott Clay Products Company, Pioneer Landscape Centers, Skyco Shading Systems, and Thermory USA
Beyond Distance Learning and Hybrid Models
Better learning environments through COVID
Sponsored by Vectorworks, Inc.
Building and Energy Code Updates
The design of exterior walls and glazed entrances are a particular focus
Sponsored by C.R. Laurence and TAMLYN
Insulated Metal Panels
The All-In-One Air and Water Barrier
Sponsored by Metal Construction Association - Insulated Metal Panel Alliance
Sponsored by National Glass Association
Sponsored by National Glass Association
Exploring the Boundaries of Glass Building Materials
Learn how these projects push the edge on glass and glazing design.
Sponsored by National Glass Association
The Intersection of Glass and Resilient Design
These projects feature glass while focusing on resilience and the communities in which they are buil...
Sponsored by Guardian Glass
Embracing the Timber Age
Suitable vapor-permeable water-resistive-barrier and air-barrier membranes, roof underlayments, and ...
Sponsored by VaproShield
Antimicrobials in the Built Environment
A Cure for What Ails Us? A look at microbe-attacking additives in building materials and finishes in...
Architectural Record
Expansion Joints and Their Role in Waterproofing
Keeping water where it belongs
Sponsored by Inpro
Designing for Better Acoustics
New products and systems help create quieter results
Sponsored by AMBICO Limited, NanaWall, PABCO Gypsum, and Turf Design
Roofs for Cold Storage Buildings
Building science and construction (methods/types) come together in cold storage buildings. The uniqu...
Sponsored by GAF
Don't Let an Outdated Cold-Formed Steel Specification Kill a Good Project
Essential updates you need to know about.
Sponsored by Telling Industries
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
Bio-Based Materials
Planting the Future: Materials derived from nature—as an alternative to conventional building prod...
Architectural Record
Deployable Fire- and Smoke-Protection Solutions
A closer look at the space-savvy systems delivering safe and code-compliant interiors
Sponsored by Smoke Guard
A More Transparent Shade of Green
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) Drive Restroom to the Lead in Green Design
Sponsored by Excel Dryer
Innovative Interiors
Products to maximize the design of indoor spaces
Sponsored by Bradley Corp., Inpro, NanaWall Systems, and Thermory USA
Managing Your Firm Through a Crisis and Into the Future
The means and methods of creating a sustainable practice during and after the COVID-19 crisis
Sponsored by BQE Software, Inc.
Understanding How Glazing Can Impact Safety and Fire Protection
Specifying the right glass to protect schools, churches, and public buildings
Sponsored by National Glass Association
Sponsored by the Air Barrier Association of America
Planning for Compressed Construction Timelines Post COVID-19
Advanced technologies that help project teams speed construction to meet owner’s timeline, budget ...
Sponsored by Tremco Construction Products Group
Motorized Pergola Systems
Optimizing Outdoor Spaces in Hotels, Restaurants, and High-End Residential Projects
Sponsored by Corradi USA
Carbon Policy
Think Global, Act Local: Forward-looking cities lead the way toward a zero-carbon future
Architectural Record
Adapting to Change: Arenas Rely on Steel
Structural steel delivers the flexibility and adaptability required by today and tomorrow’s multip...
Sponsored by The Steel Institute of New York
Improving Multi-Story Building Design
Specifying the right long-span composite floor system
Sponsored by New Millennium Building Systems
Hospitality and Retail Go Green
Checking in to luxury and energy efficiency
Sponsored by ARCHITECTURAL GRILLE, Bradley Corp., Cascade Architectural, Bison Innovative Products, KOVA, and NanaWall
Wind Design of Roof Systems
What’s New, What’s the Same
Sponsored by GAF
Understanding the Roofing-Related Changes with FM Global's Loss Prevention Data Sheets
Updates May Impact Your Roof System Designs
Sponsored by Trufast
Performance for All
Designing sink stations that promote well-being for a wide range of ages and abilities
Sponsored by BLANCO
The Building Science of Floor Systems
Vapor drive can be just as important in crawl space wood floor assemblies as it is in wall designs
Sponsored by AdvanTech® subfloor assembly
Eight Fundamental Performance Characteristics of Healthcare Flooring Specification
How evidence-based design (EBD) supports clinical and operational efficiencies
Sponsored by Interface
Larger than Life
Endless possibilities and latest innovations of Large Format Porcelain Panels
Sponsored by Fiandre
Passive House
Coming of Age: Projects relying on a stringent standard imported from Europe grow in both complexity...
Architectural Record
Form and Function
Design, performance, and environmental capabilities of single-skin metal panels
Sponsored by Dri-Design
Durability by Design
Protection approaches and options
Sponsored by Inpro
420 Reasons your Grow House Needs Better Security
Evaluating security requirements and real-world applications in the cannabis and other high-value ma...
Sponsored by CornellCookson
Specifying Flooring from the Bottom Up
A holistic approach helps create spaces that look as good as they perform
Sponsored by Neolith® and New Millennium Building Systems
Designing for the Contemporary Custom Home
Integrating design choices into a cohesive aesthetic while satisfying performance and sustainability...
Sponsored by Cascade Architectural, Humboldt Redwood, and Rocky Mountain Hardware
Time for Timber
A very old material is getting renewed architectural respect.
Architectural Record
On the Flip Side
A thin profile of shingled cladding juxtaposes with brick in a hybrid residence-hall structure.
Architectural Record
Embodied Carbon
After focusing for decades on energy efficiency, the green building movement sets its sights on “u...
Architectural Record
Future Trends for Multifamily Housing Exteriors
Moisture management and architectural trim and reveal options
Sponsored by TAMLYN
Masonry and LEED v4
Advanced products and systems can facilitate compliance
Sponsored by EchelonTM Masonry
Space Planning for a New Generation
Using BIM Software to Understand and Accommodate the Millennial Market
Sponsored by Vectorworks, Inc.
Resilient Design
Creating buildings for adaptation to changing climate conditions
Sponsored by Cascade Architectural and C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.
Materials & Toxicity
Breathe Easier: Architects cut harmful chemicals in designing environments for children.
Architectural Record
Maximizing Value with Interior Glass Door Solutions
Interior glass walls and doors gain traction in workplaces and multiunit studios and lofts
Sponsored by The Sliding Door Company
Hard Walls, High Style
Decorative protection panels bring style, durability, resiliency, and safety to commercial settings
Sponsored by Formica Group
Giving Elevators a Lift
Cab interior retrofits in major renovation projects
Sponsored by Inpro
Improving School Environments by Design
Incorporating some of the best design principles means selecting the best products and systems curre...
Sponsored by Inpro, NanaWall Systems, and SOPREMA, Inc.
The Solution to the Parking Problem
Automated parking systems improve the space efficiency and security of a parking structure
Sponsored by CityLift Parking
Acoustical and Sustainable Design for Occupant Well-Being in Every Space
The role acoustical ceiling and wall systems can play in creating healthy living, work, and healing ...
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
The Pedagogical Ethic: Beyond the Practical Imperative
From Architectural Record’s 2019 Innovation Conference
Research in Practice
From Architectural Record’s 2019 Innovation Conference
Digital Disruption: Surviving Risks, Reaping Rewards
From Architectural Record’s 2019 Innovation Conference
Space Making/Place Making
From Architectural Record’s 2019 Innovation Conference
From Local to Global
From Architectural Record’s 2019 Innovation Conference
Built on Craft
From Architectural Record’s 2019 Innovation Conference
Digital Disruption: An Engineer Responds
From Architectural Record’s 2019 Innovation Conference
Present Tense, Future Perfect
From Architectural Record’s 2019 Innovation Conference
Mass Timber Construction
Snake Charmer: A trio of buildings for a watchmaking company reveals new possibilities for wood
Architectural Record
Mass Timber: Reaching New Heights
From Architectural Record’s 2019 Innovation Conference
Cities Without Infrastructure
From Architectural Record’s 2019 Innovation Conference
Breaking New Ground
From Architectural Record’s 2019 Innovation Conference
Outdoor Amenities: Essential for Today’s Lifestyle
To help designers meet the expectations of today’s building occupants, architects are designing cu...
Sponsored by Unilock
Sustainable Metal Buildings
Inherent efficiencies and whole building life-cycle assessments produce very positive results
Sponsored by Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)
Creative Design Alternatives Using Metal Building Systems
There are differences between design perceptions and realities
Sponsored by Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)
Sponsored by Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing
Retrofit Single-Ply Roof Systems over Metal Panel Roofs
What are current market practices, best practices and industry concerns for wind resistance?
Sponsored by GAF
Sponsored by Duro-Last®, Inc., Larsen Products Corp., MFM, and Owens Corning
The Evolution of Parking
How automated systems are changing the future of parking with lowered emissions, space savings, user...
Sponsored by Westfalia Technologies, Inc.
Sponsored by ZIP System® building enclosures
Sponsored by the Air Barrier Association of America
Healing Environments for Health Care
Architects of health-care facilities are incorporating design innovations to help speed patient re...
Sponsored by Aamsco Lighting, Inc., ASI, Inpro, Kohler Co., Lonseal Flooring, and WAC LIGHTING
Choices Abound for Attractive & Smart Facade Design
Mindful specifications to satisfy aesthetics, comfort, and sustainability
Sponsored by AZON, Cascade Architectural, Inpro, and Vitro Architectural Glass
Sponsored by Natural Stone Institute
Architectural Record
Multifamily Housing Design Amenities
Innovation in creating and connecting with outdoor spaces in new and renovated buildings helps drive...
Sponsored by Bison Innovative Products and NanaWall Systems
Resilient and Sustainable Terrazzo Flooring
A closer look at how this material survives floods and supports green design
Sponsored by The National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association
Managing Risk During Intricate Curtain-Wall Projects
Early collaboration and a design-assist approach are key to successfully delivering complex facades
Sponsored by Ornamental Metal Institute of New York
Prepare Your Low-Slope Roofing Projects to Meet the 2021 ICC Codes
Summary of revisions to the ICC Building, Energy Conservation and Existing Building Codes
Sponsored by Duro-Last
The Quiet Multifamily Home
How flooring choices can lessen excess noise
Sponsored by Mohawk Industries
Sponsored by Technical Glass Products (TGP)
Sponsored by Technical Glass Products (GTP)
Sponsored by Technical Glass Products (TGP)
Biomimetic Materials
Life Lessons: Architects turn to biology for solutions to all that ails us.
Architectural Record and Inpro
Taking Accessibility to a New Level
Driven by standards, demographics, and economics, demand is increasing for stylish yet functional AD...
Sponsored by Inpro Architectural Products and Scranton Products
Fire Resistive Expansion Joint
Keeping fire barriers uninterrupted
Sponsored by Inpro
Preparing Concrete for Resilient Floor Installations
Identifying issues and following recognized standards helps assure best results
Sponsored by Interface
Sponsored by ZIP System® building enclosures
Sponsored by SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions
Use It or Lose It—Re-roof or Re-cover of Existing Roof Systems
Options and requirements for re-roofing and re-cover of existing decks and systems
Sponsored by Johns Manville
Modular Construction
Prefab 2.0 to the Rescue: New Modular construction methods may help fix the global housing crisis.
Architectural Record
Creative Potential of Vector Graphics for Architectural Glass Projects
Transform digital images into highly original laminated glass designs of virtually any size or scale
Sponsored by Forms+Surfaces
Commercial Rooftop Solar: Maximizing a Stellar Opportunity
Expanding Solar Power Generation through Design
Sponsored by GAF
Innovations in Interior Design
Using the right products to modernize today’s indoor spaces
Sponsored by Cascade Architectural, NanaWall Systems, and XtremeInterior by Tamlyn
Sponsored by Technical Glass Products (TGP)
Coastal Resilience
Communities on the front lines of the climate crisis take a “soft” approach to flood protection.
Architectural Record
How to Design for Sustainable Buildings with Vacuum Insulated Glass
Applications and Technology of Vacuum Insulated Glazing in Commercial Buildings
Sponsored by Guardian Glass
Landscape Architecture: Great Outdoor Spaces by Design
Materials and strategies for enriching outdoor experiences
Sponsored by Bison Innovative Products, Endicott Clay Products Company, and Thermory USA
Sponsored by Vectorworks
Sponsored by Owens Corning and TYPAR
Design Driven by Accurate Cost Data
Using independent, up-to-date sources helps assure project success
Sponsored by RSMeans data from Gordian
Airports of the Future
What’s next for air-travel design? Buildings that ease passenger aggravation and respond to the lo...
Architectural Record
Modern Acoustic Solutions for Interior Environments
Specifying for health, comfort, aesthetics, and affordability
Sponsored by AMBICO, ASI Architectural, Focal Point, NanaWall, PABCO Gypsum, Pyrok, Rockfon®, and USG
Building Resiliency
Designing buildings to withstand natural and man-made disasters through product specification
Sponsored by Construction Specialties
Resilient Design: Creating a Built Environment Prepared for Climate Change
Architects increase awareness of the importance of considering how the built environment might fare ...
Sponsored by Construction Specialties
Re-Roof & Recover with Expanded Polystyrene
Better, Faster, and More Cost Effective Hybrid Insulation Solutions
Sponsored by Insulfoam
Sustainable Building Design: Improving the Global Footprint
Projects that exemplify sustainable design in action
Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
Balancing Health and Performance Benefits through Natural Lighting
Understanding how to specify glazing systems that balance access to natural light with thermal perfo...
Sponsored by Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®
Low-Slope Roofing Insulation and Cover Boards
Design Considerations, Selection and Performance Benefits
Sponsored by Johns Manville
Connected Cities
Designs on Data: Smart technologies and sophisticated analytical tools are helping us understand and...
Architectural Record
Wood Structures: An Impressive Renewable Resource
Attracted to the natural qualities of wood, these bold projects showcase this renewable resource
Gaining Urban Space: Platforms Over Rail Yards
Land-strapped cities are starting to erect massive steel overbuilds on top of rail yards to spur muc...
Sponsored by The Steel Institute of New York
ASCE 7-16 and Its Impact on Wind Uplift Design
Keep Your Roof Designs Current and Compliant
Sponsored by Duro-Last®, Inc., MFM, and Trufast
Best Practices for Building Envelope Transitions
How building enclosure audits can reduce complications during construction.
Sponsored by FiberTite and SOPREMA
Building with Nature: Resilient Environments and Buildings
Designing for resilience often means living and building with nature, not against it
Sponsored by Construction Specialties
How To Provide New Service Offerings by Working with Consultants
Learn how architects are meeting the challenges of working with consultants to create new service of...
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore & Co.
Sponsored by National Glass Association
Professional Roundtable: Perspectives on Glass and Glazing in Design
Learn about the latest trends in glass and glazing towards improving occupant well-being
Sponsored by National Glass Association
Understanding the Basics of Glaze, Formulation, and Application of Tile
Selecting the best tile based on specifications, aesthetics, and affordability
Sponsored by Vitromex USA
Flooring: Affecting the Environment from the Ground Up
The flooring industry is making great strides toward reducing its environmental impact, both in prod...
Sponsored by Adsil, Lonseal Flooring, Thermory USA, and USG
Technology and  Trends in Sustainable Tropical Hardwoods
New products for fastening and finishing systems ensure ease of installation, low maintenance, and b...
Sponsored by Nova USA Wood Products LLC
Sponsored by Technical Glass Products (TGP)
Daylight and Electric Illumination
Full Spectrum: Designers leverage technology to work with, as well as emulate, the light of the sun.
Architectural Record
What’s New in Retail and Hospitality Design?
Innovative products help create better results
Sponsored by ASI Group, Bison Innovative Products, Inpro, NanaWall Systems, and XtremeInterior by Tamlyn
The Business of Architecture: Leading by Example
How architects use their own spaces to demonstrate their design philosophy
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore & Co.
The Business of Architecture: Expanding Services for the Profession
Forensic architecture, furniture design, and biophilic design are just some of the ways architects a...
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore & Co.
R-Value Optimization for Low-Slope Roofs
Are you getting what you paid for?
Sponsored by GAF
In Living Color
Introducing new palettes in the kitchen to enhance welfare, health, and durability
Sponsored by BLANCO
Built-In Blinds
Integrated blinds offer controlled daylighting, occupant comfort, indoor air quality, and low mainte...
Sponsored by Intigral, Inc.
Incorporating the Latest Trends in Residential Design
A closer look at the new solutions designers are using meet the demands of today’s homeowners
Sponsored by Cascade Architectural, LaCantina Doors, and Rocky Mountain Hardware
High-Performance Facades
Face Value: Architects refine the art and science of facade design.
Architectural Record
Sponsored by Carlisle SynTec
Building Envelope—Closing the GAP
ZNE Best Practices and Challenges with New Energy Codes
Sponsored by Demilec and SOPREMA
High-Performance Thermal and Moisture Protection Strategies
Some advanced products are available to help create better buildings
Sponsored by Inpro, Kingspan Insulation LLC, and TAMLYN
Innovations in Parking Garages
Garage Band: Parking facilities riff on new uses as the automobile’s role evolves.
Architectural Record
Sponsored by Georgia-Pacific Gypsum
Who’s the Culprit in WRB-AB Leakage?
New Solutions for Your Building Envelope
Sponsored by Georgia-Pacific Gypsum
Yes, We Can! Multifamily Housing Meets Sustainability
LEED certification, Passive House certification, attacking homelessness—these projects show you ho...
Sponsored by TAMLYN
The Beautiful, Modern, Budget-Friendly Floating Staircase
A closer look at tips and trends for designing with this new staircase style
Sponsored by Viewrail
Effective Fenestration for Wellness and Energy Conservation
Strategies to connect to the outdoors, control energy flow, and maintain comfortable interiors
Sponsored by Marvin, NanaWall Systems, and Saint-Gobain SageGlass
Specifying Glass for Zoos, Parks, and Aquariums
A guide to glass options that enhance the viewing experience and ensure the safety and well-being...
Sponsored by Pilkington North America – NSG Group
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Five Museums Making the Most of Concrete, Steel, Glass, and Nature
Extraordinary designs that celebrate natural and manmade history
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The Rise of Temporary and Pop-Up Architecture
Temporary structures offer an experimental means to look at design, construction technology, and use...
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Roofing & Waterproofing Forensics
On-Site Analysis and Material Testing
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Designing for People with Hearing Loss
A closer look at the advantages of specifying a hearing loop assistive listening system
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Understanding Single-Ply Roofing Systems
Material options and installation methods for specifying single-ply roofing membranes in low-slope ...
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Healthy School Buildings Mean Healthy Students and Healthy Learning
Using K–12 building design to improve student experiences
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Extruded concrete has become an increasingly popular material choice because it is thinner, offers m...
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An Open Invitation
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Using Western Red Cedar in Commercial and Multifamily Buildings
Cedar is a reliable material that architects are finding new and exciting ways to use
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Precast concrete advancements and attributes help designers achieve performance, life safety, and we...
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New Options for Insulating and Ventilating Wood-Framed Sloped Roofs
The building science behind the latest code changes provides design guidance
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The Business Case for Building with Wood
How wood construction can contribute to process efficiency, sustainability, and marketability
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Using Building Information Modeling for Architectural Drawings
BIM tools can improve professional practice and drawing quality without any compromise
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Perimeter Fire Containment and Engineering Judgments
Ensuring system integrity to provide escape time for building occupants
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Health Care: Better Designs for Better Care
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Precast Concrete for High Performance Building Envelopes
This versatile, efficient, resilient option meets increasingly stringent building goals
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