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

Key considerations when specifying stock components

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

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

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

Specifying Architectural Coatings for Commercial Green Building Projects

A guide for architects

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

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

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

Performance and Productivity with Engineered Mortar Selection

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

Making Sustainability Goals Achievable With Your Roof

Designing the Right Roof to meet Environmental and Performance Goals

Sponsored By GAF | Siplast

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

Data and Health-Care Design

New-Age Medicine: Architects are marshaling new tools like AI and augmented reality to design the next generation of health-care environments

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

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

Weathering the Unstable Market

Engaging the consumer with high performance, design, and durability

Improving Energy Efficiency in Single-Ply Roofing

Enhancing the effectiveness and performance of single-ply roofing systems

Sponsored By GAF | Siplast

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC

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

Waterproofing Wood-Framed Balconies

Advanced methodologies using sheet-applied membrane systems

Creating Circularity Through Glass Recycling and Reuse

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

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

Introduction to Building Science

Unveiling what they don’t teach in school and designing to avoid performance thieves in the field

Sponsored By GAF | Siplast

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC

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

Designing for the Impacts of Very Severe Hail

What in the hail does very severe hail mean?

Sponsored By GAF | Siplast

Credits: AIA/HSW, IIBEC

Type: Article

Greener Building Materials

How low-VOC coatings support eco-conscious design

Profitable by Design: Estimating Fees for AE Success

The Art of Estimating Fees

Protecting Healthcare Buildings

Designing for durable and resilient roofs, walls, and interiors

Sponsored By Georgia-Pacific Building Products

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

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

Mitigating Moisture in Multifamily Housing Projects

The critical role of comprehensive water management systems

The WELL Building Standard - Commercial Office Space

A real-world project, certification, and products used

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

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

Universal Design Incorporating Architectural Linear Drains

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

Affordable Housing & Energy Performance

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

Revolutionary Tensioned-Membrane Structures

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

Designing with Architectural Decorative Glass

Options, technology, fabrication techniques, and performance

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

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

Designing the Resilient Data Center

Systems for safety, durability, and long-term performance

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

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

Meeting Energy Demands While Facing the Challenges of Electric Grid Instability

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

Aesthetics in Designing With Metal Composite Material (MCM)

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

Specifying Architectural Coatings for Commercial Green Building Projects

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

Using Metal Building Systems to Meet and Exceed the Energy Code

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

Performance and Productivity with Engineered Mortar Selection

Making Sustainability Goals Achievable With Your Roof

Benefits of Rigid Cover Boards in Commercial Roofing Systems

Data and Health-Care Design

Energy Solutions for Prime, Back-Up, and Microgrids

New Needs for Existing Buildings

Weathering the Unstable Market

Improving Energy Efficiency in Single-Ply Roofing

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

Waterproofing Wood-Framed Balconies

Creating Circularity Through Glass Recycling and Reuse

Water Leak Detection in Commercial Buildings

Introduction to Building Science

Sustainable, Strong, and Stunning

Designing for the Impacts of Very Severe Hail

Greener Building Materials

Profitable by Design: Estimating Fees for AE Success

Protecting Healthcare Buildings

Insulated Metal Panels for Wall and Roofing Retrofits

Mitigating Moisture in Multifamily Housing Projects

The WELL Building Standard - Commercial Office Space

Reconsidering Sustainability

Controlling Water Use in Sustainable Buildings

Universal Design Incorporating Architectural Linear Drains

Affordable Housing & Energy Performance

Revolutionary Tensioned-Membrane Structures

Designing with Architectural Decorative Glass

Smarter, Safer Hot Water: Digital Thermostatic Mixing Stations

Creating Continuous Air and Water Barriers with Integrated Sheathing

Designing the Resilient Data Center

Using Charred Wood for Exteriors and Interiors