CE Center Library

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

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

Propane and the Evolving Energy Landscape for Commercial Buildings

Power sources, storage solutions, and design strategies for efficient and resilient energy use

Sponsored By Propane Education and Research Council

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

Type: Article

One Foot In, One Foot Out—The Balancing Act of Teaching and Practicing Architecture

Rethinking Architecture’s Parallel Career Path

Sponsored By Think Wood, Vitro Architectural Glass, Kingspan Insulated Panels, ARCAT

Credits: AIA/LU, ICC

Type: Webinar On-Demand

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

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 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

Why Architects Love Insulated Metal Panels

With top thermal performance, air, water, and vapor protection, and great aesthetics, IMP wall and roofing systems have it all

Sponsored By Metal Construction Association

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

Type: Article

Exploring How Propane-Fueled Hydronic Heating Technologies Improve Sustainability and Occupant Comfort

Unlocking the Benefits of Propane-Powered Hydronic Systems

Sponsored By Propane Education and Research Council

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

Type: Article

Contending with Corrosion in Metal Exteriors

High-performing, long-lasting, and resilient, PVF film is the technology of choice for corrosive and demanding environments.

Sponsored By DuPont™ Tedlar®

Credits: AIA/HSW, IDCEC/HSW, IIBEC

Type: Article

Design Considerations for Commercial Fenestration Systems

A guide to specifying storefront, window wall, and curtain wall systems

Sponsored By National Glass Association

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Architectural Excellence with Insulated Metal Panels

Insulated metal panels offer environmental benefits, ease of installation, and potential for high design

Sponsored By Metal Construction Association

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

Type: Article

Converting Offices to Housing

A New Lease on Life: As vacancy rates rise, developers and architects transform outdated office buildings to residences.

Sponsored By Architectural Record, Benjamin Moore & Co.

Credits: AIA/HSW

Type: Article

Matching Design Aesthetic with Performance

Louvers as a decorative element to achieve thermal performance

Sponsored By Construction Specialties

Credits: AIA/HSW, IIBEC

Type: Article

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

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

Sponsored By Marvin

Credits: AIA/HSW, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Next-Level Glass Performance and Sustainability

A closer look at high-performance glass and glazing products, carbon-reduction opportunities, code drivers, retrofits and recyclability, and more

Sponsored By National Glass Association

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

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

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC, PDH

Type: Article

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

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

Type: Article

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

Power Resiliency—Don’t Be Fuelish!

Designing infrastructure, logistics, and maintenance operations for critical facility backup power

Sponsored By ESI Total Fuel Management

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Backup Power for Commercial Buildings

Market drivers, code requirements, and fuel options for backup power

Sponsored By Propane Education and Research Council

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC

Type: Article

Designing Roofs for Life Safety and Sound Isolation

Explore expert insights on how to specify sound-rated automatic smoke vents

Sponsored By The BILCO Company

Credits: AIA/HSW, IDCEC/HSW, IIBEC

Type: Article

Designing and Integrating Modern Data Centers

Understanding technology, cooling strategies, and architectural solutions to support the rise of AI and cloud infrastructure

Sponsored By Construction Specialties

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

Type: Article

Cable Railing Systems

Designing for building code compliance, maximum aesthetic effect, and sustainability

Sponsored By Atlantis Rail Systems

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

Type: Article

Designing for a New Age of Accessibility

Accessibility and universal design trends have never been more necessary than they are now

Sponsored By Inpro

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

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 the Resilient Home

Specifying materials, construction techniques, and energy systems

Sponsored By Propane Education and Research Council

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

Type: Article

How to Select the Best Blindside Waterproofing System for Your Project

You have just one chance to get it right

Sponsored By Henry, a Carlisle Company

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC

Type: Article

Coloring Outside the Lines

Leveraging new products and technology to build in sustainability and wellness

Sponsored By Vectorworks, Inc., CRL

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

Type: Article

Generator Selection and Sizing for Outage-Ready Homes

Whole-home design strategies to reduce electric loads and diversify energy sources

Sponsored By Propane Education and Research Council

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

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

Climate-Positive Development

Putting Down Roots: MASS Design Group’s Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture breaks new ground (and builds with it)

Sponsored By Architectural Record

Credits: AIA/HSW

Type: Article

The WELL Building Standard - Commercial Office Space

A real-world project, certification, and products used

Sponsored By Excel Dryer, Inc.

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC

Type: Article

Water Safety and Backflow Prevention

Protecting drinking water, conserving water resources, and providing resilience to all buildings

Sponsored By WATTS Water Technologies, Inc.

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, PDH

Type: Article

Fenestration as Barriers for Better Performance

Understanding the difference between different fenestration products

Sponsored By CRL

Credits: AIA/HSW, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Where the Glass Is the Structure

A true paradigm shift in window and door design

Sponsored By Goldbrecht

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, 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

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

Sponsored By The BILCO Company

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC

Type: Article

Enduring Metal

Unique qualities make metal a smart building solution for sustainable design

Sponsored By Metal Construction Association

Credits: IIBEC

Type: Article

Bright Beams in the IoT

Smart steel becoming ready for prime time

Sponsored By The Steel Institute of New York

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, PDH

Type: Article