Construction Specifier

JANUARY 25, 2024

Developed by Two Trees Management, a real estate development firm, this architectural gem is the centerpiece of the 0.4-ha Designed by Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU), The Refinery blends the charm of a landmarked building with the modern advantages of new construction. ha (11-acre) Domino Sugar Factory site.

Architecture 85

Architecture Real Estate Development Flooring Systems Ceiling Systems 85

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Additionally, a self-shading façade reduces solar radiation, minimizing mechanical loads on the building, and strategically positioned atria enable natural daylight to permeate the 2,000-square-meter floor plates, improving energy efficiency in the interior.

Renewable Energy Systems 264

Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Performance Measurement Real Estate Development 264

BDC Network

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses 0 qpurcell Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:30 Higher Education To help people with disabilities feel part of the campus community, higher education institutions and architects must strive to create settings that not only adhere to but also exceed ADA guidelines.

Architecture 122

Architecture Ramps Flooring Systems Building Design 122

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 28, 2023

Mitrovich Lozowski brings years of experience to the table, having served as a Managing Member of Pacific Holdings and a Medical Director of a health center at the University of MI Health System. For information on Tangram Interiors, please visit www.tangraminteriors.com.

Flooring Systems 246

Flooring Systems Wall Systems Construction Management Architecture 246

Construction Specifier

JULY 7, 2023

The Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library amalgamates Greek Revival architecture and New England design sensibilities in a contemporary aesthetic and layout to create a visual marker for the neighborhood. The concrete floors serve as thermal mass, contributing to the heating of the space during extended hours.

Architecture 96

Architecture Fire Protection Systems Project Management Consulting Roofing Systems 96

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels. Its prefab panels don’t contain electrical or plumbing systems. Think of them as homes that are both prefab and predesigned.

Building Performance Measurement 264

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Modular Construction Building Codes 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By: Andrea Righi The Theodore Levin US Courthouse in Detroit, built in 1934, is a beautiful example of Federal Post Office and Courthouse architecture of the early 20 th century. What worked well for the upper floors to minimize disruption became challenging on the interior of the building.

Flooring Systems 130

Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems Roofing Systems 130

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 19, 2023

It transformed how we work (remote or hybrid), where we want to live (urban, suburban, or exurban), and what are our expectations for the home’s “immune system” (a place of well-being and resilience). Now, post-pandemic, those expectations are taking form as fresh strategies for the new-home market.

Building Resilience 246

Building Resilience Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2024

New 56-story Toronto skyscraper, created with Quadrangle Architects for Tower Hill Development, breaks the mold of city’s architecture while lending an enduring image NEW YORK CITY — PEI Architects, the award-winning firm known for cutting-edge architecture around the world, has completed 2221 Yonge Street Tower in Toronto.

Architecture 130

Architecture Building Commissioning Flooring Systems Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 21, 2024

Green Building Council (USGBC), is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence in sustainable development. It leverages the entirety of the building’s accessible data to efficiently allocate energy without sacrificing occupant comfort.

Energy Efficiency 147

Energy Efficiency Green Building Building Automation Flooring Systems 147

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The tower’s structure includes 10 different bay configurations within an isosceles triangle on the floor plan, each consisting of 4.27 The design incorporates 3D aluminum spandrel panels anchored to the concrete floor slab to cover its edge, with stiffeners to resist wind forces and accommodate different bay configurations.

Flooring Systems 103

Flooring Systems Energy Efficiency Structural Systems Environmental Consulting 103

Construction Daily News

JULY 15, 2024

Sustainability is a core consideration in modern architecture. Keep reading as we go further in depth on how sustainable architectural techniques are shaping a green future. Thermal Insulation Proper insulation is fundamental to eco-friendly architecture. Up to 20% of a building’s heat loss occurs through the floor.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Architecture Renewable Energy Systems Roofing Systems 52

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Maryland Institute College of Art’s (MICA’s) Dolphin Design Center is designed as an innovative “Maker Building,” blending architectural prowess with the ethos of the Maker Movement. Visible to passersby, the first-floor exhibition hall displays public lectures, student and alumni exhibits, and community entrepreneur sessions.

Steel Fabrication 111

Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Roofing Systems Building Design 111

The Pro Builder

MAY 16, 2023

Explore the Products Used to Create the Desert Comfort Experience Home ibush Tue, 05/16/2023 - 14:22 The Desert Comfort Experience Home is a high-performance, architecturally stunning custom home designed specifically for Arizona’s Sonoran Desert environment to deliver the ultimate in comfort, convenience, and a net-zero energy balance.

HVAC System Installation 130

HVAC System Installation Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Flooring Systems 130

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Renovation work included significant reinforcement of the original structure, restoration of historic interior trim, and upgrading modern mechanical and fire safety systems through original masonry walls. The building’s walls and roof were upgraded with high-performing insulation and advanced energy recovery ventilator (ERV) HVAC systems.

Historic Preservation 100

Historic Preservation HVAC System Installation Wall Systems HVAC Systems 100

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The “Champagne Frame” serves as a grand window system, allowing visitors to take a look at iconic Aston Martin models. Photo courtesy Aston Martin has partnered with Alexander Zilberman Architecture (AZA) to unveil Q New York, its inaugural ultra-luxury flagship showroom at 450 Park Ave.

Flooring Systems 109

Flooring Systems Wall Systems Ceiling Systems Architecture 109

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

Located in the heart of a historic Grand Rapids, Michigan neighborhood, every facet of this new facility–from the design, architecture, location, inside elements, color–was determined by resident feedback. One of the biggest challenges in modifying the existing PEMB was the addition of a second floor. Even the project’s name, H.U.B. ‘07,

Project Management Consulting 189

Project Management Consulting Roofing Systems Structural Systems Property Management 189

Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2023

Mississippi, serves as the headquarter for Waechter Architecture in Portland, Oregon. The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The building also incorporates all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating and cooling systems.

Fire Protection System Installation 98

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Electrical Systems 98

The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

The home’s single-level floor plan maintains a relatively compact footprint to preserve and protect its natural surroundings. Architects: Peterssen/Keller Architecture, Minneapolis.; Photo: Paul Moore Studio The open floor plan encompasses a living area, dining area, and kitchen flanked by glass panels and patio doors.

Roofing Systems 130

Roofing Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Wall Systems 130

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

“I knew the view from the back of the lot would be great but also a little off-center to the right,” Coletti says, “so I put the kitchen in the left back corner of the floor plan to capture the best view.” The rest of the 7,800-square-foot, single-level floor plan flowed fairly easily from there, he says.

Ceiling Systems 130

Ceiling Systems Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Site improvements included underground utilities, below-grade Chambermaxx® systems, a swimming pool, jointed plain concrete pavement, and pervious concrete. By incorporating below-grade Chambermaxx systems, stormwater planters, and pervious concrete, the design runoff was contained while still meeting water quality requirements.

Engineering 130

Engineering Structural Systems Flooring Systems Project Management Consulting 130

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Designed by the architecture firm, Brooks + Scarpa, this innovative project defies traditional apartment buildings by creating a welcoming cube design that prioritizes communal spaces with a courtyard which is open to the street. The heating and cooling systems use a highly efficient multi-unit variable refrigerant flow system.

Energy Efficiency 110

Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials 110

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Floor-to-ceiling glass at the entry and along the length of the back façade blur the line between interior and exterior and frame views of the courtyard water feature at the front and the deck and landscaped yard at the back. A gently curved staircase links the main and upper levels and is complemented by a curving wicker chandelier.

Ceiling Systems 130

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Real Estate Development Wall Systems 130

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

The post Building Smart, Building Beautiful: Your Guide to Architectural Design Services appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Create a homely retreat or a productive workspace with these architectural design services. Let’s Dive into Architectural Design Services!

Building Design 62

Building Design Architecture Painting/finishing Building Code Compliance 62

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Gehry (Gehry Partners LLC) and client Jeff Worthe, the project aims to be an architectural icon for the city while revitalizing the historic site formerly home to Burbank Studios (previously known as NBC Studios). The massing strategy yields a range of floor plate sizes, offering flexibility for diverse interior programming.

Flooring Systems 85

Flooring Systems Steel Fabrication Wall Systems Building Optimization 85

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 24, 2023

Designed by STUDIOS Architecture, the new 122 Fifth Avenue introduces an exciting offering to Lower Fifth’s office tenants, with a new penthouse, grab-and-go coffee shop, more flexible workspaces and floor plates ranging from 27,000 to 33,000 square feet – a rare opportunity in such a prominent location.

Architecture 130

Architecture Historic Preservation Building Commissioning Flooring Systems 130

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The project, scheduled for a grand unveiling in 2026, involves an eight-floor, 9,290-m 2 (100,000-sf) building adjacent to the original hall. Acentech will lend its expertise in architectural acoustics, noise and vibration control, and audiovisual and technology systems design to create an immersive and technically advanced experience.

Structural Systems 111

Structural Systems Flooring Systems Building Controls Building Design 111

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Sandi Simon Center for Dance, located at Chapman University in Orange, California, is a remarkable example of architectural adaptive reuse. LOHA’s adaptive reuse plan involved using original elements of the building, including the wood flooring.

Historic Preservation 105

Historic Preservation Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Wall Systems 105

BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

With most of a building’s embodied carbon embedded in its structural system, mass timber's ability to significantly reduce the use of steel materials in a lab project presents a remarkable advantage. Columns, spaced 33 feet apart, are notched at the top to receive the girders, thereby transferring the floor loading to the foundation.

Flooring Systems 113

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Building Standards Building Codes 113

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Pros, AIA, MBA, CPD Director of Design, DS Architecture, Cleveland. Metal buildings fit the bill as an exceedingly strong, sturdy and durable building system which can be customized and fortified by the design and construction of its structural members, connections and bracing.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Building Optimization Structural Systems Fire Protection Systems 130

Safti First

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

I realized the great possibilities this glazing could provide to the architectural community: full glass exit routes, visibility into and through up to two-hour fire rated areas, fire rated glass floors, fire rated glass doors and so much more. Lamination of architectural glazing has grown in leaps and bounds over the years.

Fire Protection Systems 52

Fire Protection Systems Architecture Wall Systems Flooring Systems 52

Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

The design by Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) of New York meets key sustainability requirements and can adjust to the tower height to meet each airport’s traffic and sightline requirements, while reducing construction and operational costs. They are designed to accommodate different structural systems, ranging from 19.2

Renewable Energy Systems 97

Renewable Energy Systems Cost Control Building Controls Structural Systems 97

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 10, 2024

A taut, vertical facade system comprised of high-performance concrete panels and vertical windows clads the outward-facing elevations, establishing the building massing as clear framing elements along the adjacent campus spaces of Library Mall and Pardall Mall. Perforated aluminum guardrails also add another distinctive element to the design.

Building Materials 108

Building Materials Flooring Systems Building Design Wall Systems 108

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2024

Once underway, the job was completed in about 90 days with the speed and precision largely due to very clear architectural drawings. He began his career with Oldcastle in 1998 as an architectural sales manager for the West Region. “Once our crew got the pattern down, installation was a breeze.”

Architecture 59

Architecture Masonry Steel Fabrication Wall Systems 59

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Founded in 1837 in Cleveland, Ohio, The MetroHealth System operates four hospitals, four emergency departments, more than 20 health centers, and 40 additional sites. Planning for this effort began in 2014, and enhanced patient safety and security features were included in early design plans and architectural drawings.

Facility Management 96

Facility Management Flooring Systems Site Planning Building Controls 96

CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo is a natural product which is widely used in the construction of partition walls floorings and ceiling panels and for roofing. Bamboo is also used as a flooring material. Bamboo is also used in the construction of buildings such as in flooring roofing and ceiling panels. Bamboo Architecture. Bamboo Architecture.

Architecture 69

Architecture Building Materials Roofing Systems Material Handling 69

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

According to a recent study by Allied Market Research, the demand for greater energy efficiency and faster construction is driving an increase in the use of precast concrete systems. Precast concrete is often used to create structural systems (columns, beams, floors, girders, etc.), Cement production. Concrete admixtures.

Cost Control 104

Cost Control Structural Systems Building Controls Flooring Systems 104