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KAI Transforms Historic Vashon Community Center at Harris-Stowe State University into Wolff Jazz Institute & National Black Radio Hall of Fame

Civil + Structural Engineer

Thanks to a $3 million renovation led by KAI Enterprises, this historic building has been transformed into the Don and Heide Wolff Jazz Institute and National Black Radio Hall of Fame, celebrating Black culture and diversity. The design includes a repository for historical documents from prominent figures such as U.S.

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Considerations for using aluminum-framed interior wall systems

Construction Specifier

For commercial offices, retail, and hospitality spaces, government centers, school classrooms, and other interior buildouts, architects and interior designers can pair aluminum framing systems with glass or other insert panels to balance connectivity and transparency with productivity and privacy. Partial-height walls and partitions.

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5 Design Considerations When Building In Harsh Environments

Construction Marketing

Engineering in harsh environments poses a distinct set of challenges that call for innovative and robust design solutions. This article delves into the five most crucial ones, such as military shelter systems and remote research stations, to ensure structural integrity, functionality, and longevity.

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Vaisala HQ excels in sustainability with S-5! solar solutions.

CCR Magazine

The project encompassed the construction of a new building seamlessly integrated with the existing one, fostering a fluid indoor-outdoor campus designed to cater to customers, employees, researchers and partners alike. Notably, the project achieves net-zero energy through a fusion of sustainable design features.

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Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Lessons From The New American Home 2023

The Pro Builder

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

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Businesses You’ll Need to Involve in Your Office Refurb

CCR Magazine

Whether you’re updating your workspace to improve functionality, modernizing the design, or increasing energy efficiency, involving the right companies is crucial. Architects The first step in any office refurbishment project is planning the design. Architects and interior designers play a crucial role in this phase.

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Playing with Fabric

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Shannon Humbert, Legacy Building Solutions Rigid-frame fabric buildings offer a permanent solution for athletic facilities. For many entities, both public and private, the need for an athletics and recreation facility comes down to two options: A permanent brick and mortar building, or a lower-cost fabric bubble.