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July 2017 Product Briefs: Solar Control

These products capture the power of the sun or control heat gain and glare for comfort and energy savings.

July 4, 2017

New architectural solar control products from Tesla, Lutron, Draper, Vitro Architectural Glass, Brooklyn SolarWorks, and Situ Studio.

Health-Care Products

These thoughtfully designed furnishings aim to create hygienic, healing environments.

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July 4, 2017

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New architectural health-care products from Waldmann Lighting, Nemschoff, Vescom, Visa Lighting, and Wineo.

June 2017 Product Briefs: Landscape

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June 1, 2017

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New architectural landscaping products from Konstantin Grcic for Magis, Extremis, PlanterSpeakers, Forms+Surfaces, and Hess America.

June 2017 Product Briefs: Walls

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June 1, 2017

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New architectural wall products from Forms+Surfaces, Eldorado Stone, 3form, Century by Benjamin Moore, and TGP.

May 2017 Product Briefs: Roofing Products

Utilize any of these basic solutions for a well-protected, beautiful, and long-lasting roof.

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May 1, 2017

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New roofing products from Raychem, Rheinzink, DaVinci Roofscapes, Mule-Hide, and Owens Corning.

May 2017 Product Briefs: Building Envelopes

These weather-tight products will seal the deal for a variety of project categories and programs.

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May 1, 2017

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New building envelope products from Sierra Pacific, Bendheim, Weyerhaeuser, Dow Corning, and Typar Weather Protection System.

Products Focus: Kitchen & Bath

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September 16, 2015

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The latest kitchen and bath products provide options that either look to the past for inspiration or bring us closer to the future.

ICFF

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September 7, 2015

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Each May, New York City officially turns into design-central during the International Contemporary Furniture Fair.

Euroluce

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August 7, 2015

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This year marked the debut of the biennial Euroluce exhibition at the new Rho-Pero fairgrounds in Milan.

Lightfair International

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August 7, 2015

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While not every exhibitor displayed LEDs at this year’s Lightfair International, held in New York City in early May, the energy-efficient systems were the stars of the show.

Retractable Roofs: A Sustainable Solution

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

A motorized or manual retractable roof, wall, or floor refers to any type of structure where a portion can be moved or retracted to reveal the remainder of the space. A common misconception is that retractable roofs are only used for aquatic centers when in fact, the range of applications is far broader.

Three Hot Topics in Commercial Bathroom and Shower

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

Commercial bathrooms and showers are a necessary and often integral part of many different building types. Their design is influenced by a wide variety of different factors including codes, standards, cultural norms, changing views on privacy, etc. They can also be seen as security or safety risks in facilities with patients who have behavioral or mental health needs.

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July 2017 Product Briefs: Solar Control

Health-Care Products

June 2017 Product Briefs: Landscape

June 2017 Product Briefs: Walls

May 2017 Product Briefs: Roofing Products

May 2017 Product Briefs: Building Envelopes

Products Focus: Kitchen & Bath

ICFF

Euroluce

Lightfair International

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