CE Center Library

Universal Design Incorporating Architectural Linear Drains

Designing buildings and spaces for all people, with or without disabilities

Sponsored By Infinity Drain

Credits: AIA/HSW, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Specifying Architectural Coatings for Commercial Green Building Projects

A guide for architects

Sponsored By Behr Paint Company

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Scuff-Resistant Paint: Long Term Durability, Low Maintenance

New technology addresses durability in commercial high-traffic environments

Sponsored By Benjamin Moore & Co.

Credits: ICC

Type: Article

Versatility of Design and LEED Certification with Metal Composite Materials

How this sustainable and resilient cladding material encourages creativity and helps buildings achieve LEED certification

Sponsored By Metal Construction Association

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC/HSW, IIBEC

Type: Article

Creative Collaboration: Partnerships Between Vendors and Architects Hold New Possibilities for Extruded Aluminum

Extruded aluminum has evolved to become even more customized for multifamily and commercial projects

Sponsored By TAMLYN

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Article

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

Credits: AIA/HSW, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Performance and Productivity with Engineered Mortar Selection

A guide to selecting mortar that supports design intent, durability, and buildability

Sponsored By Spec Mix

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Waterproofing Solutions with Instant-Setting Cold Fluid Applied Systems

Cold Fluid Applied Systems Managing the flow of water, air, vapor, and energy through the building envelope

Sponsored By Henry, a Carlisle Company

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Article

Benefits of Rigid Cover Boards in Commercial Roofing Systems

Using a roof coverboard on every project is the emerging norm - and the type matters

Sponsored By Georgia-Pacific Building Products

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW, IIBEC

Type: Article

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.

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Access and Architecture: Evolving Design Strategies 30 Years After the ADA

Examining accessibility, equity, and code compliance across cultural, residential, and public projects

Credits: AIA/HSW

Type: Article

Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi - Weiss Manfredi

Exploring design philosophy

Sponsored By Architectural Record

Credits: AIA/LU, ICC

Type: Podcast

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

Type: Article

Creating Circularity Through Glass Recycling and Reuse

An exploration of architectural glass recycling opportunities, infrastructure, and experimental possibilities for glass reuse and circularity

Sponsored By National Glass Association

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Energy Efficiency and Resilience of Building and Renovating With Propane

Exploring propane’s energy advantages for residential renovations and new construction

Sponsored By Propane Education and Research Council

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IIBEC, PDH

Type: Article

Sustainable, Strong, and Stunning

Enhancing biophilic and sustainable designs, Western Red Cedar brings beauty, warmth, durability, and an upscale aesthetic to commercial projects

Sponsored By Western Red Cedar Lumber Association

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Landscape Architecture – Designing with Nature

Combining the natural environment with the built environment

Sponsored By Tournesol Siteworks, Bison Innovative Products

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

The Sustainability of Automated Parking with EV Charging

Answering today's questions on how EV charging integrates with automated parking systems for a more sustainable environment

Sponsored By Westfalia Technologies, Inc.

Credits: AIA/HSW

Type: Article

Safe by Design: Security Glazing and High-Performance Glass in Educational Facilities

Protecting Students Through Architectural Innovation and Advanced Glazing Solutions

Sponsored By National Glass Association

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Webinar On-Demand

Aesthetics in Designing With Metal Composite Material (MCM)

Curved, bended, textured, or patterned, metal composite material panels can be used to create decorative, eye-catching facade designs

Sponsored By Metal Construction Association

Credits: AIA/LU, ICC, IDCEC, IIBEC

Type: Article

Firm Climate Commitments

The Conversation: How to talk to clients about ambitious environmental targets and get their buy-in

Sponsored By Architectural Record, Inpro

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC

Type: Article

Sustainability in Practice

RECORD dives into the complex challenges of sustainable building through multiple perspectives

Sponsored By Armstrong World Industries, Architectural Record

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC

Type: Article

Understanding Architectural Linear Drains

Design applications, details, and waterproofing

Sponsored By Infinity Drain

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Protect the Building, Protect the Patient

Designing behavioral health facilities to support occupant well-being

Sponsored By Inpro

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Decision Point–Examining the Advantages of Insulated Metal Panels Against Tilt-Up

Understanding insulated metal panels in modern building construction

Sponsored By Metal Construction Association

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Article

Designing with Architectural Decorative Glass

Options, technology, fabrication techniques, and performance

Sponsored By Pulp Studio

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Leveraging High-Efficiency Propane Systems in Zero Net Energy Homes

How propane can provide a clean, efficient, and affordable energy

Sponsored By Propane Education and Research Council

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Article

Sustainability in Action: Working Towards 2030 Climate Goals

These projects demonstrate the industry’s focus towards sustainability

Sponsored By Armstrong World Industries

Credits: AIA/HSW

Type: Article

A New Era of Exterior Sealants

New technologies allow sealants to provide better adhesion to the wide range of building materials used in modern construction, and they are longer lasting for improved durability

Sponsored By OSI

Credits: AIA/LU, ICC, IDCEC

Type: Article

Structural Steel in Passive House Construction

All you really need is a break

Sponsored By The Steel Institute of New York

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, PDH

Type: Article

New Needs for Existing Buildings

Adaptive reuse can change empty buildings into new vibrant places

Sponsored By Bison Innovative Products, National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association, Inc., Geberit

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Beka Sturges and Eric Kramer - Reed Hilderbrand

The historical hierarchy between architecture and landscape architecture

Sponsored By Architectural Record

Credits: AIA/LU

Type: Podcast

Liquid Gold: Harnessing Rainwater for a Sustainable Future

Innovative approaches to conservation, efficiency, and climate resilience in contemporary architecture

Sponsored By WATTS Water Technologies, Inc.

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC

Type: Article

Trends in Daylighting and Tunable Lighting

New strategies and technologies can bring health benefits to commercial and residential spaces

Sponsored By Marvin

Credits: AIA/HSW

Type: Article

Architectural Linear Drains for Indoor and Outdoor Use

Different product offerings suit many situations beyond bathrooms

Sponsored By Infinity Drain

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Passive House and Embodied Carbon

As awareness of the emissions associated with materials and construction grows, architects take a more holistic approach to meeting complex sustainable building standards

Sponsored By Marvin, Architectural Record

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC

Type: Article

Insulated Metal Panels for Wall and Roofing Retrofits

Boosting energy performance, comfort, and aesthetics, IMP overcladding and reroofing projects are on the rise

Sponsored By Metal Construction Association

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC/HSW, IIBEC

Type: Article

Revolutionary Tensioned-Membrane Structures

Supported by an aluminum frame, these permanent structures incorporate speed, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

Sponsored By Sprung Structures, Inc.

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC

Type: Article

Sustainability and Carbon Reduction

Finding a path to reducing embodied carbon through technology

Sponsored By Autodesk

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Precast Concrete Elements and Systems for Building Enclosure

Built to last, designed for now

Sponsored By Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article