We are Sorry, This Page doesn't Exist
Utah adopts 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
Utah became the latest state to update its commercial building energy efficiency code from the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to the 2018 IECC in July......»»
States continue to beef up energy efficiency codes
U.S. states are making a concerted effort to boost energy efficiency, with some promoting electric vehicles, efficient products, smart buildings, cold climate heat pumps, and zero-energy building codes......»»
VW CEO shifts strategy from empire building to efficiency
Volkswagen has abandoned its decades-old obsession with empire building and no-expense-spared engineering to free up resources for the development and mass production of electric cars, its CEO Herbert Diess told Reuters......»»
The balancing act: Efficiency and beauty in design and construction
No one sets out to make an ugly building. And yet, this is often the result - a walk.....»»
Multi-Story Design Considerations When Using Horizontal Insulated Metal Panels
Insulated metal panels (IMPs) are an ideal cladding solution for multi-story structures for a variety of reasons; Lightweight, code compliant, thermally efficient and modern aesthetics make IMPs ideal for these applications......»»
A new report outlines Facebook’s struggles to develop its own hardware
Wall-sized Portal devices, solid-metal invitations, and strained relations between Building 8 and Facebook.....»»
Cool Spaces: Custom Blocks come together in the Central Eastside (Photos)
A little over a year ago, Capstone Partners and its team had wrapped up work on its Custom Blocks project, a two-building renovation of a former metal stamping company into creative office space in the Central Eastside Industrial District. Accordin.....»»
The Golden Era For Multinationals Is Over-Now What?
U.S. multinationals have been at the forefront of the golden era of globalization, building out some of the most extensive supply chains in the world to their competitive advantage. However, the tide of globali.....»»
Resilient design in metal building roof and wall panels [AIA Course]
While resilience generally means better prepared for adv.....»»
Construction advanced materials makers can enhance industry efficiency with technology
Innovative building and construction materials, such as pollution-absorbing bricks, light-generating cement, photovoltaic.....»»
Insulated metal panels achieve high-tech design aesthetics
Equipped with the latest tools and technology available, the innovative medical practice known as Urology of Virginia has a long history of d.....»»
Tool helps cities develop framework for life-cycle energy policies and track progress
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and New Buildings Institute (NBI) developed a new tool to help cities devise a framework for life-cycle energy policies and track their progress toward efficiency goals......»»
Metal Insights: City National Arena Episode 1
In the first episode of Star Building System’s new excl.....»»
Metal insight: City National Arena episode 1
In the first episode of Star Building System’s new excl.....»»
Committee Proposes Limiting Use of Panels Linked to High-Rise Fires
A committee for the group that writes building codes for the U.S. recommended this week a sweeping rollback for the use of exterior metal panels that have been linked to high-rise fires......»»
Data collection, machine learning boost building efficiency
A new approach to energy efficiency uses high tech tools to make many small adjustments rather than more costly tactics such as replacing big ticket items like windows and cooling equipment......»»
How the Bank of San Antonio achieved comfort and efficiency in their new office building
The Bank of San Antonio’s reputation for strong relationships and quality service has led to exponential growth. In 2015, they broke ground on a 56,000-square-foot office building to accommodate an increasing number of customer.....»»
Sheet metal machine distributor relocates in Mooresville
Southern States Machinery Inc. is now open in its new home in Mooresville. The distributor of sheet metal fabrication machine tools found the 6,000-square-foot building in Deerfield Business Park before it was completed and decided it should be the.....»»
A shape-shifting aesthetic and energy efficiency define Manhattan’s iconic VIA 57 West
New York may be home to more architectural landmarks than any city in the U.S., so when renowned architect Bjarke Ingels was commissioned by Durst Fetner to design a new apartment building along the city’s .....»»
Philadelphia adopts 2018 IECC energy code, while state opts for 2015 code
While the state of Pennsylvania will adopt the 2015 IECC energy efficiency building code on Oct. 1, its largest city, Philadelphia, has opted to adopt the newer 2018 IECC standard. Philadelphia is o.....»»