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The Newhouse Replacement Building on Washington State’s historic Capitol Campus represents a significant milestone in sustainable civic construction. Designed by The Miller Hull Partnership as part of the Legislative Campus Modernization (LCM) initiative, this project demonstrates how public sector buildings can achieve ambitious environmental goals while preserving architectural heritage. Building professionals looking for proven strategies […]

Three-dimensional concrete printing has moved beyond the laboratory and into commercial construction. What began as an experimental technique for producing small architectural components has matured into a viable method for building homes, pedestrian bridges, bus shelters, and even habitat prototypes for deep-space exploration. From robotically printed bridges to low-waste building systems, 3D concrete printing is

When architects and building owners walk across a newly installed tile floor, the first thing they notice is whether the surface feels flat and uniform. The vertical displacement between two adjacent tile edges, known as lippage, can turn a premium installation into a source of complaints, safety hazards, and costly remedial work. Understanding what constitutes

The concrete flooring industry has long used the term “polished concrete” as a catch-all for exposed concrete finishes. But a growing debate among specifiers, contractors, and owners is drawing a sharp line between polished concrete and a newer, more rigorously defined category: refined concrete. Understanding this distinction is essential for anyone involved in specifying or

The hospitality construction sector continues to evolve as luxury properties invest in outdoor and transitional event spaces that blend architectural sophistication with functional performance. One of the most instructive recent examples is the $4 million terrace redevelopment at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas, which adds four distinctive venues across the property. For building professionals working

The Oregon Coast Advanced Technology & Trades (OCATT) Center represents a significant step forward in how the construction industry approaches workforce development and career training facility design. Located on the Oregon Coast Community College campus in Newport, this 2,415.4 m2 (26,000 sq ft) training hub is purpose-built to prepare students for high-demand careers in construction,

Urban infrastructure is no longer judged solely by its structural performance. The Reimei Kobashi pedestrian bridge in Tokyo’s Chuo-ku waterfront district demonstrates how connected lighting systems can transform a utilitarian crossing into a dynamic urban landmark. Completed by Hoshino Architects Inc. and opened on March 25, 2024, this bridge won the Architectural Design Infrastructure category

Insulated glazing units (IGUs) form the backbone of modern commercial building envelopes, delivering thermal performance, daylighting, and aesthetic transparency in a single assembled component. Yet despite their widespread use, improper specification and installation of IGUs remain a leading source of facade failures, condensation complaints, and premature seal degradation. This article examines the critical best practices

At first glance, a luxury villa in Miami’s Belle Meade neighborhood appears to have no garage. The facade reads as a clean, uninterrupted composition of blond composite wood and mid-century inspired lines. But at the push of a button, a section of the wall swings outward and upward, revealing a concealed entryway. This peek-a-boo door