Category: architects
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How Architects Are Building Safer, Smarter Homes Today
Architects now include home security in their design drawings instead of adding it later. Safes, reinforced walls, and wiring paths are part of the structure from the start, keeping protection built-in. Builders and designers plan for load support, electrical routes, and airflow to fit these systems without changing how the house functions. Installing anchors, outlets,…
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NanaWall Announces 2025 NanaAwards Project Winners
NanaWall, the leader in opening glass wall systems for nearly 40 years, is pleased to announce the 2025 winners of the NanaAwards Project and Design Competition. Celebrating the outstanding achievements of architects, designers, and building professionals across the commercial and residential sectors, the annual competition exemplifies NanaWall’s relationship with the A&D industry and highlights its design…
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Wabi-Sabi Finish Debuts for Coastal-Gray Wood Cladding
News about a new cladding finish from Nakamoto Forestry The Silver Weathering Stain—now available for their Gendai® yakisugi and unburned sugi wood cladding products—is specially formulated to weather from a bright silver to a soft, coastal gray. Images Courtesy of: Nakamoto Forestry The Silver Weathering Stain was created in response to architects and designers looking for a gray…
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PermitUsNow Backs 2025 RHCA Luna Awards Honoring Women in Construction
PermitUsNow, a leading building permit expediting and consulting firm serving architects, contractors, and developers across Texas, is proud to serve as a Statewide Sponsor of the 2025 RHCA Luna Awards, hosted by the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA). The prestigious event will be held on November 7, 2025, at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel, recognizing exceptional…
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Fire-Safe Wall Design Standards Advance Through New Partnership
Nichiha USA, ClarkDietrich, and TRUFAST Walls have successfully completed NFPA 285-25 fire testing on a fully integrated exterior wall assembly, evaluating Nichiha’s premium fiber cement panels and the complete rainscreen system incorporating ClarkDietrich and TRUFAST components. With a 30-minute burn period, data was recorded across multiple points of the wall assembly, which featured a 1 1/4-inch ventilated…
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The Best Architects in Sydney: A Comprehensive Guide
In the bustling city of Sydney, finding the perfect architect for your residential project can be a challenge. With a plethora of options available, understanding what sets apart the best architects in Sydney from others becomes crucial. This guide aims to provide insights into the qualities and characteristics that define top-tier architects in this vibrant…
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RKTB Architects Announces New Leadership
Sharing an uplifting message of housing crisis solutions while concurrently expanding the reach of their innovation in design of school facilities, RKTB Architects has unveiled a forward-looking leadership transition including the naming of three principals to lead the firm ahead. At the same time, RKTB has also announced that design principal and cofounder Carmi Bee,…
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Moz Classic Finishes Join MetalWorks Torsion Ceilings
Thirty Móz Classic Metal Collection colors are now available as custom for Armstrong MetalWorks Torsion Spring ceiling panels. The collection is made from highly recyclable aluminum, and each color can be paired with numerous grain patterns that are hand-grained by skilled artisans to bring depth, texture, and visual movement to metal surfaces. The Classic design palette offers…
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ALUCOBOND® PLUS Achieves NFPA 285 Rainscreen Compliance
3A Composites Americas, is announcing a groundbreaking exterior wall assembly milestone for designing with ALUCOBOND® PLUS panels, while maintaining fire safety through NFPA 285 compliance. ALUCOBOND® PLUS, when used in rainscreen applications has expanded design freedom even further, by successfully passing another series of rigorous tests, complying with the 2024 International Building Code (IBC). This…
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Denver Tower Features Solarban® Glass in Iconic Design
With its cracked open façade, the iconic One River North mixed use glassy 16-story tower features more than 13,000 square feet of landscaped terraces decorating unique outdoor amenity spaces curving through the building’s four middle floors. Located in the vibrant River North Art District, known as “RiNo,” One River North perfectly embodies the neighborhood’s urban…