The key to attracting and retaining talent is your office design 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/25/2024 - 12:33 Office Buildings Gensler Regional Managing Principal, Robin Klehr Avia, FIIDA, sheds light on three important keys to retaining talent through design: technology, well-being, and flexible layouts. Robin Klehr Avia, FIIDA, Regional Managing Principal Office Buildings Designers Architects Biophilic Design Coronavirus The Changing Built Environment Companies have faced more adversity these past few years than ever before. After learning to cope with a pandemic, a major social justice moveme ..read more

The growing importance of cultural representation in senior living communities 0 qpurcell Tue, 07/23/2024 - 07:43 Senior Living Design Perkins Eastman architect Mwanzaa Brown reflects on the ties between architecture, interior design, and the history and heritage of a senior living community’s population. Mwanzaa Brown, Architectural Designer MFPRO+ Blog Senior Living Design Designers Architects Architects are often asked to design master plans and buildings that will enhance the culture and history of the places where they’re located. It requires sensitive engagement, especially as we ..read more

The Von Duprin 70 Series – Something New from a Trusted Brand! 1 kcichowicz Mon, 07/22/2024 - 11:31 Delivering both performance and value, the new 70 Series exit devices provide the quality and trust you expect from Von Duprin at a medium price point.  Learn more at vonduprin.com/70-series ..read more

Fire-Rated Frames Contribute More Than Code Compliance 1 kcichowicz Mon, 07/22/2024 - 10:52 Fire-rated design is no longer limited to opaque materials. Fire-rated glass and narrow-profile, fire-rated frames support inspiring and code-compliant designs. Defending against fire is an essential part of safer school design. It is also a code requirement in many commercial occupancies—from retail and multifamily buildings to offices and warehouses—and for good reason. Consider warehouse fires. They are responsible for nearly 155 million dollars of lost assets each year, which is significant when ..read more

The Role of Diaphragms and Shear Walls in Creating Resilient Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 07/19/2024 - 11:00 MFPRO+ Blog Guide to incorporating diaphragms and shear walls into your next building project design. APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION MFPRO+ Blog When designing a building for lateral loads such as those generated by wind or earthquakes, engineers have several options. Lateral loads may be transferred to the foundation via braced frames or moment frames; diagonal rods, or flat diagonal bracing (including let-in bracing for wood frame construction), among other methods. Where ..read more

Decarbonizing with CONTRAFLAM® One Fire-Resistive Glass 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/18/2024 - 13:03 Vetrotech Saint-Gobain North America representatives discuss the importance of decarbonizing with glass and introduce their new low-embodied carbon fire-rated glass solution at AIA 2024 ..read more

Why decarbonizing hospitals smartly is better than electrification for healthcare design 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/18/2024 - 12:25 Healthcare Facilities Driven by new laws, regulations, tariffs, ESG goals, and thought leaders in the industry itself, healthcare institutions are embracing decarbonization to meet 2050 goals for emissions reductions. Tariq Amlani, Cyrus Jeejeebhoy, and Elmira Reisi Healthcare Facilities Hospital Design Trends Designers Engineers Energy Energy-Efficient Design Sustainable Design and Construction There’s a new conversation happening in healthcare today. Driven by n ..read more

Groundbreaking School Security Standard Protects Students During Active Shootings 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/18/2024 - 12:12 SAFTI FIRST In the wake of the tragic rise in active shooter incidents at schools, the National Glass Association (NGA) took swift action in 2021 by forming a dedicated School Security Task Force. Their mission? To develop robust standards for windows and doors (known as fenestration systems) to protect students and staff. Working at an unprecedented pace with ASTM International, the task force accomplished two critical goals in just 8 months: Created a test method to eva ..read more

Tamlyn - When Doing It Right Matters 1 kcichowicz Wed, 07/17/2024 - 13:45 Take a personal tour of Tamlyn's newest products with our Building Science team! For more info: www.tamlyn.com or email info@tamlyn.com ..read more

Unlocking Sustainability: Smart Access in the Coworking Space 1 kcichowicz Wed, 07/17/2024 - 10:52 Office Buildings Smart building technologies, including modern access control systems, are transforming coworking spaces by advancing sustainability initiatives and offering new ways to create and operate efficient working spaces. Learn more about the benefits of eco-friendly practices, from reducing carbon emissions to cutting operating costs, and discover  how choosing the right partners can amplify your green efforts. Office Buildings Welcome to the future of coworking and office spac ..read more