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

First unveiled at the 2012 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition, SmartBIM LLC has released ecoScorecard™ for Revit, a new environmental evaluation add-in for Autodesk™ Revit.

Building designers, facility managers and construction professionals will be in attendance at the <

Oldcastle® Architectural, the largest producer of concrete masonry products in North America, has renamed its PRAIRIE® STONE high-density, pre-finished architectural concrete masonry unit Cordova Stone™ “to better represent its timeless aesthetic appe

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

It's no surprise that many of the western world's most enduring, beautifully crafted and well-preserved structures are churches and cathedrals. For centuries, they were the center of all community activity in remote villages and sprawling cities througho

For the past several years, the U. S. economy has seen a tremendous amount of growth in the adoption of sustainable practices. Organic and natural products now grace the isles of almost every grocery and department store. Consumer awareness has grown as

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.

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will hold its 139th Annual Civil Engineering Conference in Kansas City, Mo., from October 29 to 31. "Fro

The International Residential Code (IRC) for one- and two-family residences, and the International Building Code (IBC) for most other construction, usually is the adopted and applicable law governing design and construction. But it is essential to verify

Centuries into the future, travelers may one day chance upon a fabulous Chola-style temple on a Hawaiian island and wonder what age, what civilization it belonged to. They will learn about a blaze of faith, a celebration of Hinduism, which took place in

The International Residential Code (IRC) for one- and two-family residences, and the International Building Code (IBC) for most other construction, usually is the adopted and applicable law governing design and construction. But it is essential to verify

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