Construction Specifier

JANUARY 25, 2024

Developed by Two Trees Management, a real estate development firm, this architectural gem is the centerpiece of the 0.4-ha Designed by Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU), The Refinery blends the charm of a landmarked building with the modern advantages of new construction. ha (11-acre) Domino Sugar Factory site.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Designed by The Architectural Team (TAT), the $39.2 million building meets the current energy codes and the National Park Service’s historic preservation guidelines. Each of the 86 apartment units features large window openings and integrates existing historical elements, such as exposed original wood beam ceilings.

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CCR Magazine

MAY 5, 2024

PGCPS is the first jurisdiction in the nation to use a Public Private Partnership design, build, finance and maintenance model to bundle the construction and maintenance of a group of public schools. Stantec led the Blueprint Schools’ design in partnership with K.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Few built environments are as critical to get right as the healthcare facilities designed, built, and renovated today. Good buildings make people better. That is the conclusion of a growing body of research that is linking the architecture of healthcare facilities with the health and well-being of patients and staff. and higher.

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Specification Product Update

MARCH 1, 2024

Hunter Douglas scored a win when its award-winning HeartFelt® felt ceiling system was installed in the new German Football Association (Deutscher Fußball-Bund – DFB) campus in Frankfurt am Main. Felt is a sound-absorbing material – a property that is crucial for good building acoustics. module 50), was a good choice.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Zahner is a widely recognized leader in the design, engineering, and fabrication of highly crafted, complex architectural metal solutions and products. Over the last decade, Armstrong has developed and acquired world-class metal design and manufacturing capabilities for interior ceilings and specialty walls.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The team used a holistic approach to designing all programmed areas, including the main showroom, guest lounges, snack and refreshment areas, service drop-off, and car delivery. The buildings overall color and materials reflect the brands motif. All building materials used in the dealership are efficient and sustainable.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

Perkins Eastman designed the new school with a concentrated focus on creating an equitable, inclusive, innovative, energy-efficient learning environment. Aligned with Alexandrias Green Building Policy, ACHS Minnie Howard Campus is targeting Net-Zero Energy and LEED Gold Certification through the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 30, 2021

Preventing noise from transmitting between enclosed rooms is important in buildings. For example, students being energetic in their classroom on an upper floor of a school building should not disturb peers concentrating in the library below them. earn a minimum ceiling attenuation class (CAC) rating of 35.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Architectural ‘Frankenstein’ features breakthrough sustainable design 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

The project is the brainchild—and now the personal home—of Mark LaLiberte , a renowned building science expert and co-founder and president of Construction Instruction , a consultancy and training facility based in Denver. Architects: Peterssen/Keller Architecture, Minneapolis.; Cosan Studio, Scottsdale, Ariz.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Inside, an exposed cross-laminated timber ceiling extends throughout the main level and provides a visual link between the open living, dining, and kitchen area, the home office, and the primary suite. That space features an exposed brick wall, a fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows oriented to the outdoor view, and access to a rear deck.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 15, 2023

When I did an online image search for “modern office design”, I saw neutral color schemes of black, grey, white, or brown with a pop of accent color, minimalism, ergonomic furniture, biophilic décor, textured walls, glass dividers, natural light, and acoustic ceiling systems. Call us today! 800-WOLGAST | www.wolgast.com

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The “Champagne Frame” serves as a grand window system, allowing visitors to take a look at iconic Aston Martin models. Photo courtesy Aston Martin has partnered with Alexander Zilberman Architecture (AZA) to unveil Q New York, its inaugural ultra-luxury flagship showroom at 450 Park Ave.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

Wall Street meets Parisian chic: Printemps’ debut store in NYC is designed for a new era of experiential retail with a distinct “je ne sais quoi.” Designed by renowned interior architect Laura Gonzalez, the destination store blends heritage and innovation, pairing Parisian romance with New York boldness.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 19, 2024

Photos courtesy AVL Systems Inc. By Charles Carrender In architectural design, the most successful projects are those that prioritize and optimize the occupant experience. How people engage and interact with a space is a direct result of how well the space is designed to perform in relation to its intended use.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’re Dan Coletti, the designer and builder of The New American Home 2024 in the luxury custom-home community of Ascaya in Henderson, Nev., Designer/builder/interior designer: Sun West Custom Homes , Las Vegas Landscape architect: Vangson Consulting , Las Vegas Lot size: 0.7 it all starts in the kitchen. “I

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Container homes provide more design flexibility and start from 24 square metres of living space. This made me look for different ways to build a home. These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. The best part is that container homes take less time to build. Container homes need less space to build.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

A poorly designed addition can look out of place, disrupt the flow of your home, and even lower its curb appeal. Whether youre adding a new bedroom, expanding your kitchen, or creating a sunroom, these tips will help you achieve a cohesive and harmonious design. Take photos and notes to use as a reference when designing your addition.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Former munitions plant reimagined as net-zero federal workplace 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 9, 2024

The Perelman Performing Arts Center—known as PAC NYC—completes the master vision for the 9/11 Memorial Grounds and was designed in collaboration with Design Architect REX and Architect of Record Davis Brody Bond – a Page/ Company. It opened in September 2023.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

Swinerton’s early commitment to mass timber began in 2016 with the design, permitting, and construction of the then largest mass timber office building in the U.S.First Tech Federal Credit Union Oregon Corporate Campuswhich was delivered four months faster and four percent cheaper than structural steel.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

As buildings soar higher and higher, it’s fascinating to see new technologies emerging to meet this demand. Here are three trends to keep an eye on if you’re designing or planning a new high rise building. Steel/concrete core wall system. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork. March 21, 2018.

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Specification Product Update

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Innovative expansion brings aesthetic versatility and acoustic excellence to ceiling solutions Hunter Douglas Architectural, a pioneering leader in innovative architectural solutions, is excited to announce the expansion of its HeartFelt® Origami product category with the introduction of two captivating new shapes: Weave and Curve.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts has successfully completed its renovation and expansion and its site-specific design incorporates glass , wood, and steel to strengthen the island’s connection to its civic core. During the design process, the team prioritized sustainability and a connection to the island’s history and ecology.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 30, 2024

Seattle-based design firm, GO’C , and the artist collaborative, SuttonBeresCuller, have transformed a 1930s-era, 41.8-m The project comprises a 139-m 2 (1,500-sf) building and a 279-m 2 (3,000-sf) park. Wood rafters are seen in the ceiling of the space. Photos © Kevin Scott/courtesy GO’C.

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Construction Daily News

JULY 15, 2024

Sustainability is a core consideration in modern architecture. There are tightening governmental regulations that mandate minimum thresholds of energy efficiency and durability in new builds. In fact, the federal government has an ambitious plan of achieving net-zero building emissions by 2045.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

As buildings soar higher and higher, it’s fascinating to see new technologies emerging to meet this demand. Here are three trends to keep an eye on if you’re designing or planning a new high rise building. Steel/concrete core wall system. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork. March 21, 2018.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 1, 2023

The 27-month design-build project encompassed both the design and construction of the reimagined concourse, with a widened corridor, raised ceiling heights, upgraded lighting and wayfinding, new digital information screens, improved mechanical and electrical systems, and new architectural finishes, among other station enhancements.

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Specification Product Update

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Fire resistant glazing and fire-rated glass door-sets manufactured by Promat UK have been installed to provide assured passive fire protection whilst maintaining high levels of natural light in key communal areas within a major new build-to-rent (BTR) development in South Yorkshire.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

By Larry Fosnight Photos courtesy ASSA ABLOY As doors, hardware, and access control solutions advance in increasingly beneficial and sophisticated ways and as building design and construction move at an ever-faster pace, it is more important than ever to ensure all parties involved work together from the outset to get things right.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

By Sarah Sindian, AIA, NCARB Photos by Quarterra/courtesy KTGY Design, like people, can be messy. The most common obstacles to the design process in the field occur when each consultant or contractor works independently, creating single-purpose plans without consulting each others work.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2024

Mike Duffy, associate principal for RSP Architects, was lead designer on the build. During the planning stages, he and his team worked closely with Mark Lewkowitz, president and CEO of Supima, and other key decision makers to develop a design concept that would reflect the clients’ needs. “We

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 1, 2023

The brise soleil system, found in modernist L.A. The airport’s authority, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), has been dedicated to delivering a superior design for the concourse. The project’s exterior brise soleil system is one aspect of the design, which will also frame sightlines of the surrounding L.A.

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Revit OpEd

MAY 3, 2012

Building Design Suite Installation Readme. If you are preparing for installing the 2013 Revit products via the Building Design Suites then you might want to start with the System Requirements PDF documents for each version. Builds and Updates. Book - Introducing Revit Architecture. Revit OpEd.

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Specification Product Update

JUNE 23, 2023

Unique in its versatility, the PareauLux Climate ceiling has been a top-selling system for Hunter Douglas Architectural in the Netherlands for some time. PareauLux is a result of collaboration between Hunter Douglas and Inteco, two leading players in the climate and ceiling industry.

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