In The Latest Issue
More Than Just An Open Office
People-centered design and new work habits and attitudes shape evolving office plans.
Impact Products Reject Hurricane Fury
Window and door codes, technologies, and designs are keeping today’s buildings intact and dry when extreme weather attacks.
An Atmosphere For Acoustics
Custom baffles add striking color and acoustic control for a downtown showroom.
The Architects Podcast
Digital Tools Keep You Competitive
As digital technology evolves at breakneck speed, the emergence of new design tools has opened valuable horizons for architects. In fact, architecture and design firms often feel immense pressure to adapt and adopt—or lose out on new opportunities. Adding to the challenge, many firms report a lack of clarity as to which tools are most important and most likely to have enduring value. This is especially true for smaller firms: the time invested into researching the market and adapting practice structures and project workflows to building information modeling (BIM), for example, is a significant and unbillable expense.
Learn more about digital-design technology in our interview with Casey Mahon.
Exteriors
- Two Schools, One Solution
Architectural metal panels distinguish upgrades to two educational facilities.
- Preserving Church’s Legacy With Metal Roofing
- Impact Products Reject Hurricane Fury
HVAC & Plumbing
- On The Right Track To Water Conservation
Los Angeles’ iconic Union Station uses a range of Sloan products to update restroom facilities.
- Brewhouse Relies On Reliable Hot Water
- ADA Compliance Doesn’t Have To Be Bland
Interiors
- Architecture Inspired by Music
A Pacific Northwest artist retreat is a destination for musicians, artists, and students.
- More Than Just An Open Office
- An Atmosphere For Acoustics
Lighting & Electrical
- Tracking Good Lighting
Rail-transportation company improves lighting levels in massive plant.
- LEDs Light Path Across The U.S.
- LEDs Transform Municipal Buildings
Windows & Doors
- Drive-Thru Fire Stations Require Reliable Garage Doors
When seconds count, garage doors are crucial to first responders.
- Student-Designed Building Embraces Desert
- Brightening The Lives Of Seniors
Building Technology
- Stuck In The Middle
Mid-rise building-transportation considerations for architects and designers.
- Most-Wired Hospital Saves Big
- Healthcare Embraces Sustainability
