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How Architects Can Design More Continuous Cold Storage Envelopes

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0400

For architects and specifiers, the next generation of cold storage design requires a continuous approach to the control layers that manage heat, air, vapor, and moisture, because even small envelope failures can drive refrigeration energy waste, condensation risk, operational disruption, and inventory loss.

Designing Cleaner Panel Facades: Why Exterior Trim Details Matter

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Exterior panel facades depend on more than material selection. Thoughtful trim detailing can improve visual consistency, constructability, and long-term performance across modern wall assemblies.

Vapor Barriers Help Control Moisture in Tighter Building Designs

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:00:00 -0400

Moisture migration should be prevented or minimized by use of low permeance membranes called vapor retarders.

Designing Resilient Water Containment Systems

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Designing water containment systems requires waterproofing that withstands constant pressure and risk. Learn how seamless polyurea solutions improve durability, simplify installation, and protect long-term performance in demanding commercial applications.

Designing for the Future: Resilient Decking for Evolving Architecture

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

TimberTech is a manufacturer of high-performance decking and railing, offering durable, low-maintenance, and sustainably engineered building materials suited for elevated architectural design and outdoor living spaces.

Propane: An Energy Solution for Prime, Back-Up, and Microgrids

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Propane is an ideal energy source for power generation, heating, cooling, tankless water heating, cooking, clothes drying, fireplaces and more. Using propane as an energy source means harnessing an available clean technology to reduce emissions while still meeting energy needs. Propane is abundantly available, and the growth of renewable propane means it can be used for generations to come, reliably helping the U.S. adapt to each new energy transition.

Underfoot Innovation: Raised Access Flooring Elevates Redmond Public Library’s Mass Timber Design

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Completed in 2024, the new Redmond Library in Deschutes County, Oregon, embodies a forward-looking vision for community architecture — one where mass timber and raised access flooring combine to create a space that is sustainable, adaptable, and deeply connected to its region.

How To Build Envelope Systems for Affordable and Supportive Housing

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

BŌK Modern’s architectural metal systems offer a way to introduce character and durability into cost-sensitive projects, giving architects the opportunity to add depth and identity to affordable, supportive housing projects.

Elevating Commercial Washroom Design: The Shift Toward the Coordinated Ecosystem

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The resimercial trend isn’t just for open-plan office spaces. It’s transforming commercial washrooms, too. Read more to see how it informs a coordinated design ecosystem, from vanity to cubicle.

Aluminum Honeycomb: The Material Reshaping the Possibilities of Modern Facades

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

As architects push for larger panels, tighter tolerances, and faster installation in constrained urban sites, honeycomb-backed cladding has become a practical enabler, supporting everything from thin stone and metal rainscreens to building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) that generate solar energy.

How Prefabrication Is Powering Today’s Most Striking Facades

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

From sculptural columns to high-rise facades, prefabricated concrete is redefining architectural possibility. Discover how cutting-edge technology and collaboration are transforming design, performance, and precision in today’s most striking spaces.