Roofing industry sees 12.2% shipping spike despite supply chain woes
A recent report from the Single-Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) identified a 12.2 percent increase in roof membrane shipments in 2021, suggesting supply c…
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Pearl Harbor museum control tower renovation elevates visitor experience
The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum celebrated Memorial Day with the grand reopening of the Ford Island Control Tower building, after a decade-long, $7-m…
Connecticut architect honored for community building efforts
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Connecticut has honoured veteran architect Marissa Dionne Mead with the 2022 Women in Architecture Award, f…
Energy Star rating goes out for roofing products due to obsolescence
After a four-year effort, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has retired the Energy Star specification for roof products.
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EcoPod pop-up educates Windy City on its air quality and climate impact
The green EcoPod trailer rolled through Chicago this past April and May, to engage communities with local climate data for awareness and resilience
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Arkansas high school central hub designed to support applied learning
A new central building at Thaden School in Bentonville, Arkansas, uses different architectural techniques to aid in student learning and improve the …
Florida lawsuit bans Brazilian plywood due to poor quality, safety risk
Brazilian plywood experienced massive failure rates during testing by the American Plywood Association and other testing laboratories
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Firms join forces to expand design and architecture services in Bay Area
Perkins&Will has united with San Francisco-based Tim Murphy Design Associates (TMDA), to enhance their services throughout the Bay Area.
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Historic California army base resculpted into art institute
The new San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) at Fort Mason has beat swords into paintbrushes by restoring the historic military base's Pier 2 into a non…
New industry study highlights importance of architect-contractor relationships
A study published by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), in partnership with the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), explores the…
