Arup has been appointed as coordinating technical advisor for the renovation of the Binnenhof complex in The Hague, Netherlands. The technical advisor is responsible for the technical aspects of the entire complex, such as energy supply, climate control, ICT…
TVAA Architects Jourdan : Campus, A luminous Building Dedicated to Culture and Knowledge
Designed by Thierry Van de Wyngaert and Véronique Fiegel, the Jourdan Campus for higher education and research brings unites the Ecole Normale Supérieure…
Texas Children’s Hospital: Aircuity Helps Healthcare Facilities Meet Unique Energy Efficiency and Indoor Environmental Quality Challenges
Texas Children’s Hospital is an internationally recognized full-care pediatric hospital located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. One of the largest…
AIA 2017: Dow Corning Celebrates 50+ Years of Proven Performance for Silicone Solutions, Provides Design Freedom for Modern Glass Facades
MIDLAND, Mich. – Dow Corning, the global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, and a pioneer of Silicone Structural Glazing (SSG) and weatherproofing sealants, has revolutionized the way commercial architects design glass facades.…
SFA updates “A Guide to Fire and Acoustic Data for Cold-Formed Steel Floor, Wall and Roof Assemblies”
WASHINGTON, DC —The Steel Framing Alliance (SFA) has published an update to “A Guide to Fire and Acoustic Data for Cold-Formed Steel Floor, Wall and Roof Assemblies.” The document is available for free download at the SFA website at www.steelframing.org.…
USG Introduces UL Design H501—First and Only 2-Hour Fire-Rated Design for the Modular Industry
CHICAGO – USG Corporation (NYSE:USG), a leading building materials manufacturer, introduces UL Design H501: a 2-hour fire-rated floor/ceiling assembly for permanent modular construction. The UL Design H501 uses USG Structural Panels instead of poured concrete,…
Oldcastle Precast Earns Top Safety Awards from National Precast Concrete Association
LITTLETON, Colo. – Oldcastle Precast plants based in Newnan, Ga. and Concord, N.C. received Safety Hall of Fame Awards from the National Precast Concrete Association at The Precast Show 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio. The award, given for the first time this year,…
Building Upwards in Paris: A Solution Showcased by Several Projects
Building upwards is a simple and effective solution for visually enhancing and extending a solid construction. Because it is lightweight and quick to construct, Kerto® LVL – laminated veneer lumber – is an ideal material for designing and building wooden…
Kentec Protects New Specsavers Distribution Hub
A new fire safety system, designed and installed by life safety systems specialists Leader Systems LLP, comprises Kentec K11031 M2 Sigma XT Automatic three zone Extinguishant Control Panels with Apollo conventional Series 65 devices plus conventional…
Houses That Are One With the Environment
Green Builder Media releases the 2016 Green Home of the Year Award winners. These green gems will further the goal of carbon neutral building, making housing a leader in saving the planet. This year’s Green Home of the Year award winners aren’t just projects…
