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On Jan. 13, 2010, Atlanta-based Perkins+Will announced that it had "joined forces" with Toronto-based Shore Tilb

According to a Jan. 12, 2010 report from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 90 designers or firms thus far have expressed interest in the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial,

On Nov. 18, 2009, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported that amidst a continued high level of inquiries for possible new projects, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reached its highest ma

The University of Utah has started construction of a $130-million, sustainably designed interdisciplinary research facility, the first of four buildings that will create a new Interdisciplinary Quadrangle,

Last year during the Greenbuild Conference & Expo, a panel presentation on Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, caught my attention. According to the panelists, Abu Dhabi has the largest per capita carbon footprint in the world. To counteract this problem, Abu Dhabi

According to industry reports, there is a growing demand in the United States for porphyry, a volcanic rock found in many parts of the world that has been used in construction – particularly for paving projects – since the Roman Empire.

Some may argue that it's the beautiful design detail being incorporated into architectural plans for new and renovated buildings. After all, cast stone opens up more options for architects, designers and owners to leave their unique marks on projects. Ot

Masonry is one of the oldest and most sought after building materials for new building construction. It can serve as both finish and structure, and is therefore extremely versatile in adding both beauty and strength to a project. For some owners, the use

As masonry wall design continues to evolve into the 21st century, terms like air and vapor barriers, steel stud assemblies, rigid insulation, semi-rigid insulation, batt insulation, ventilation with weeps and vents, mortar collection devices, clear air s

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an exhibition commemorating the museum’s architect. Frank Lloyd Wright: From Within Outward, co-organize

Although all market segments and all regions are expected to record significant declines in cement consumption during 2009, stimulus program-related spending and a stabilizing economy in 2010 will lead to

U.S. home builders and materials suppliers continue their support of the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway program, which to date has raised more than $155 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released the LEED regional credits as part of LEED 2009, the new version of the LEED Green Building Rating System. These LEED credits encourage that specific, re

Though the city of Toronto may only be known to many as a tertiary metropolis when it comes to well known or architecturally significant buildings in North America, Canada’s financial and cultural capital still has a great deal to offer if you know

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By David Carney, Robert Bevins, and Patricia Carney

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MC: Falcon Contractors Inc.
Architect: Boughton Architects
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