Beyond Function: Designing with Exterior Glass Doors to Improve Well-Being

Current products offer exciting choices in design, style, and performance

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

Designing Walls for Control of Air, Water, Thermal, and Vapor

Creating an enclosure that meets code and exceeds performance goals

Universal Design Incorporating Architectural Linear Drains

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

Controlling Water Use in Sustainable Buildings

Monitoring water flow in all areas of a building helps improve water efficiency

Sponsored By WATTS Water Technologies, Inc.

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI

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

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

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

Designing with Architectural Decorative Glass

Options, technology, fabrication techniques, and performance

Meeting Energy Demands While Facing the Challenges of Electric Grid Instability

Exploring clean, viable, and available options for electric independence

Sponsored By Propane Education and Research Council

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Article

Smarter, Safer Hot Water: Digital Thermostatic Mixing Stations

Specifying digital mixing and recirculation stations provide a sustainable measurement and verification system that conserves water, saves energy, protects users from hot water burns, and helps minimize the occurrence of Legionella in tempered water delivery systems

Sponsored By WATTS Water Technologies, Inc., Powers

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, PDH

Type: Article

Exploring Metal Composite Material (MCM) Finishes

Available in custom colors and specialty finishes, high-performance MCM wall finishes are taking design to a new level

Sponsored By Metal Construction Association

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

Type: Article

A Beautiful Railing: Pre-Engineered Railing Systems and Components for Architectural Metal Work

Key considerations when specifying stock components

The WELL Building Standard - Commercial Office Space

A real-world project, certification, and products used

Affordable Housing & Energy Performance

Role Models: Three housing developments achieve lofty social and environmental goals on tight budgets

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

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

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

Reconsidering Sustainability

Critically evaluating decisions in the built environment

Sponsored By Bison Innovative Products, New Millennium, Rieder USA

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, PDH

Type: Article

Fighting Fires and Saving Lives in Large, Single-Story, Undivided Buildings

A closer look at the need to incorporate automatic smoke vents into these designs

Revolutionary Tensioned-Membrane Structures

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

Energy Solutions for Prime, Back-Up, and Microgrids

Power for large-scale systems in commercial facilities

Sponsored By Propane Education and Research Council

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC

Type: Article

Profitable by Design: Estimating Fees for AE Success

The Art of Estimating Fees

Matching Design Aesthetic with Performance

Louvers as a decorative element to achieve thermal performance

Protect the Building, Protect the Patient

Designing behavioral health facilities to support occupant well-being

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

Navigating ADA Signage Compliance

Keeping up to date with Standards for Accessible Design for interiors

Creating Continuous Air and Water Barriers with Integrated Sheathing

More than a note on the drawings, continuity needs to be crafted into place

Sponsored By Georgia-Pacific Building Products

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Article

Water Leak Detection in Commercial Buildings

Using the latest technology avoids significant costs and harm to people and property

Sponsored By WATTS Water Technologies, Inc.

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC

Type: Article

Greener Building Materials

How low-VOC coatings support eco-conscious design

Waterproofing Wood-Framed Balconies

Advanced methodologies using sheet-applied membrane systems

Making Sustainability Goals Achievable With Your Roof

Designing the Right Roof to meet Environmental and Performance Goals

Using Charred Wood for Exteriors and Interiors

Yakisugi (shou sugi ban) is a material - not just a process or finish

Sponsored By Nakamoto Forestry North America

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

Type: Article

Weathering the Unstable Market

Engaging the consumer with high performance, design, and durability

Designing for the Impacts of Very Severe Hail

What in the hail does very severe hail mean?

Designing the Resilient Data Center

Systems for safety, durability, and long-term performance

Improving Energy Efficiency in Single-Ply Roofing

Enhancing the effectiveness and performance of single-ply roofing systems

Zero Energy Houses

In Pursuit of Zero: A trio of projects in different climates and settings offers insights for living with a smaller energy footprint

Sponsored By Marvin, Architectural Record

Credits: AIA/HSW

Type: Article

Performance and Productivity with Engineered Mortar Selection

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

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Beyond Function: Designing with Exterior Glass Doors to Improve Well-Being

Aesthetics in Designing With Metal Composite Material (MCM)

Designing Walls for Control of Air, Water, Thermal, and Vapor

Universal Design Incorporating Architectural Linear Drains

Controlling Water Use in Sustainable Buildings

The Science of Light and Its Impact on Paint Color, Specification, and IEQ

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

Benefits of Rigid Cover Boards in Commercial Roofing Systems

Designing with Architectural Decorative Glass

Meeting Energy Demands While Facing the Challenges of Electric Grid Instability

Smarter, Safer Hot Water: Digital Thermostatic Mixing Stations

Exploring Metal Composite Material (MCM) Finishes

A Beautiful Railing: Pre-Engineered Railing Systems and Components for Architectural Metal Work

The WELL Building Standard - Commercial Office Space

Affordable Housing & Energy Performance

Beyond Energy: How Glass in Architecture Contributes to Occupant Well-Being and Comfort

Using Metal Building Systems to Meet and Exceed the Energy Code

Creating Circularity Through Glass Recycling and Reuse

Insulated Metal Panels for Wall and Roofing Retrofits

Reconsidering Sustainability

Fighting Fires and Saving Lives in Large, Single-Story, Undivided Buildings

Revolutionary Tensioned-Membrane Structures

Energy Solutions for Prime, Back-Up, and Microgrids

Profitable by Design: Estimating Fees for AE Success

Matching Design Aesthetic with Performance

Protect the Building, Protect the Patient

New Needs for Existing Buildings

Navigating ADA Signage Compliance

Creating Continuous Air and Water Barriers with Integrated Sheathing

Water Leak Detection in Commercial Buildings

Greener Building Materials

Waterproofing Wood-Framed Balconies

Making Sustainability Goals Achievable With Your Roof

Using Charred Wood for Exteriors and Interiors

Weathering the Unstable Market

Designing for the Impacts of Very Severe Hail

Designing the Resilient Data Center

Improving Energy Efficiency in Single-Ply Roofing

Zero Energy Houses

Performance and Productivity with Engineered Mortar Selection