In The Latest Issue
Museums Evolve To Remain Relevant
Innovative design, construction, and technology come together for Museum of the Bible.
Museum Blends Biblical History And Technology
Innovative design, construction, and technology come together for Museum of the Bible.
Historic Site Showcases Green Systems
Leading-edge environmental and sustainability technologies are the focal point of Toronto’s Evergreen Brick Works.
The Architects Podcast
Preserve For Maximum Sustainability
Building construction and operation are major contributors to global warming. A 2016 report from the EPA shows that commercial and residential building operations account for 11% of all greenhouse-gas emissions in the U.S. Good design is green design, and architects have a responsibility to share best practices, including repurposing and upgrading existing buildings. There is almost unlimited potential in adaptive reuse and redevelopment, and rehabilitating historical buildings represents one of the most sustainable approaches to the design and construction of built space available to us, for several reasons.
Learn more about restoring historical structures in our interview with John Lesak.
Exteriors
- Barrier System Tackles Winter
Exterior wall assembly uses DensElement for a frigid installation.
- Outdoor Living Has Commercial Appeal
- Museums Evolve To Remain Relevant
HVAC & Plumbing
- Preserve For Maximum Sustainability
Today’s HVAC and building-envelope technologies further enhance the inherent sustainable advantages of renovating historical structures.
- On The Right Track To Water Conservation
- Brewhouse Relies On Reliable Hot Water
Interiors
- Addressing Noise Issues
Poor acoustics in existing spaces have a variety of solutions.
- Wood-Grille Ceiling Welcomes Visitors
- New York Office Turns On Contemporary Vibe
Lighting & Electrical
- LEDs Drive Headquarters Into High Gear
Energy-saving installation puts Porsches in a new light.
- Large-Scale Solution For Ballroom Lighting
- Tracking Good Lighting
Windows & Doors
- Renovating To A Higher Standard
Curtainwall retrofit, with a Viracon glass coating, brings new life to building showing its age.
- Drive-Thru Fire Stations Require Reliable Garage Doors
- Student-Designed Building Embraces Desert
Building Technology
- Video System Protects Landmark
Manhattan cathedral expands and refines its security system with Vicon cameras.
- Historic Site Showcases Green Systems
- Stuck In The Middle