Category: architects
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METALCON 2025 Boosts Training with Hands-On Education
With skilled labor in high demand and the need for practical, applicable training at an all-time high, METALCON 2025 is putting education front and center. This year’s event — taking place October 21–23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center — offers the industry’s most focused, metal-specific education experience, uniquely designed to deliver skills professionals can apply…
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Brandon Ellison Named Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Apogee Architectural Metals named Brandon Ellison as a regional sales manager responsible for four independent sales agencies in the Southeast that represent EFCO, Tubelite and Wausau Window brand products. The southeastern regional sales team includes:• G. Bowie Associates serving customers in Tennessee• WCJ Sales serving customers in North Carolina and South Carolina• Custom Aluminum Systems…
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REHAU Expands RAUVISIO Surface Line on Material Bank
REHAU announces that its full range of RAUVISIO HouseSM surface lines is now available on Material Bank, providing architects and designers with a fast, convenient way to explore and request samples of various finishes. Through Material Bank, users can order RAUVISIO samples in gloss, matte, crystal, natural and metallic finishes free of charge. Samples arrive in…
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REHAU Expands RAUVISIO Surface Line on Material Bank
REHAU announces that its full range of RAUVISIO HouseSM surface lines is now available on Material Bank, providing architects and designers with a fast, convenient way to explore and request samples of various finishes. Through Material Bank, users can order RAUVISIO samples in gloss, matte, crystal, natural and metallic finishes free of charge. Samples arrive in…
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AkzoNobel Reveals 2026 Colors of the Year for Coil & Extrusion
AkzoNobel’s Colors of the Year 2026 are set to bring the Rhythm of Blues™ to the coil and extrusion coatings market, with a trio of upbeat and versatile colors that are calming, connecting and creative. The Colors of the Year 2026 Rhythm of Blues family comprises three eye-catching indigo shades: a light blue Mellow Flow™, a…
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New-Age Building Materials Fuel Creativity for Architects
Back in the 15th Century, the Renaissance ushered in an era of reinvention for architecture. The focus shifted to making beautiful buildings that were also robust and could stand the test of time. Today, many architects continue to devote energies to passion projects, aiming to build a world where beauty and functionality coexist. Helping them…
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Building Dreams: How Architects Turn Ideas into Landmarks
Turning a vision into a physical space is one of the most transformative journeys anyone can take. From the sketch of a concept to the unveiling of a finished structure, architectural services play a vital role in shaping environments that inspire, protect, and endure. These services are not merely about construction but about creating landmark…
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Lino Luminaire Series Receives New Updates from A-Light
A-Light® (www.alights.com), an established best-in-class manufacturer of specification-grade interior lighting solutions, is pleased to announce updates to its Lino family, a minimalist linear fixture. Lino may now be selected in a recessed mount, either with a trim less or trim flange. All luminaires are now available in RGBW as well as static white. Full color…
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2026 Interior Design Trends Spotlighting Corian
Looking ahead to 2026, architects and designers are redefining the possibilities of commercial interiors, embracing trends that center on sensory experience, emotional connection and sustainability. In this evolving landscape, materials are expected to do more than perform; they’re expected to inspire, adapt and endure. Mark Woodman, aesthetics consultant/brand ambassador for Corian Design, shares his perspective…