Rubberized asphalt flashings have become a standard solution for moisture protection in masonry wall construction since their widespread adoption in the 1980s. These self-adhering membrane flashings offer excellent flexibility, strong adhesion to a variety of substrates, and reliable resistance to moisture penetration at critical junctions such as shelf angles, window lintels, and base of wall […]
Over 100,000 projects worldwide rely on the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating systems to verify their sustainability goals. Yet a recurring failure in these projects is the incomplete specification of aluminum-framed fenestration systems such as entrances, storefronts, curtain walls, and window walls. When project specifications fail to connect
The challenge of designing a 23-story residential tower that feels intimate rather than imposing is one that many architects address through material choices, facade articulation, and massing strategies. Studio Gang’s latest project in San Francisco’s Mission Rock neighborhood demonstrates how large-scale urban housing can achieve a genuinely human scale through a combination of sculptural form,
Net Zero Asphalt Pavements: How Industry Partnerships Are Driving Carbon Neutral Road Construction The road construction industry is entering a transformative era as asphalt producers and paving contractors pursue ambitious carbon reduction targets. The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has been leading this charge through The Road Forward, a sector wide initiative targeting net zero
When two celebrated architects of different generations collaborate across time on a single campus, the result is a dialogue between design philosophies, material strategies, and ways of engaging the landscape. Bard College in New York’s Annandale-on-Hudson is about to become the stage for just such a conversation. Maya Lin has been selected to design a
Chicago’s skyline is defined by its architectural landmarks, and few structures command as much recognition as Willis Tower. Originally completed as the Sears Tower in 1973, this 110-story supertall skyscraper held the title of the world’s tallest building for nearly 25 years. But even the most iconic structures must evolve to remain relevant. Global architecture
Embodied carbon reduction has become one of the defining challenges of modern building construction. As the building sector accounts for nearly 40 percent of global energy-related carbon emissions, architects and engineers are increasingly turning to bio-based structural materials to lower the environmental footprint of new construction. A landmark example of this approach is San Mateo
When a global architecture and design firm appoints a seasoned executive to oversee business operations, the decision reflects a strategic understanding of what drives success in modern practice. Noel Bryan, a registered architect with nearly 30 years of experience in architecture, operations management, and business development, recently joined Perkins Eastman as principal and director of
Understanding Embodied Carbon and Its Role in Sustainable Construction The construction industry stands at a critical crossroads. Buildings consume nearly half the energy produced in the United States…
Project Olympus: The Vision for Off-World Construction ICON, the Texas-based construction technologies company known for advancing 3D printed homebuilding on Earth, received a government Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract with funding from NASA to begin research and development of a space-based construction system. Named Project Olympus, the initiative aims to create the Olympus Construction
