How pools can positively affect communities 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/25/2024 - 10:51 Sports and Recreational Facilities Clark Nexsen senior architects Jennifer Heintz and Dorothea Schulz discuss how pools can create jobs, break down barriers, and create opportunities within communities. Jennifer Heintz, AIA, LEED AP, and Dorothea Schulz, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Sports and Recreational Facilities Engineers Architects Pools have become essential components of communities worldwide, offering a means for individuals to unite, unwind, and enjoy themselves. When designing aquatic spaces, it is integral ..read more

Achieving Safer School Design with Secure Entry Vestibules 1 kcichowicz Mon, 04/22/2024 - 10:47 Designers can plan secure entry vestibules with security-rated glazing to enhance the effectiveness of their safer school designs. In 2014, the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) brought together several experts in the education community, law enforcement and security industry to develop a comprehensive guide to safer school design. The intent was to create a set of best practices to help schools and architects better plan for emergency events. The PASS K-12 guidelines take a holistic app ..read more

5 Reasons to Opt for Wood I-Joists in Multifamily Construction 1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/19/2024 - 09:28 Multifamily Housing From versatility to reliability to adaptability, engineered wood I-joists offer builders, designers and developers numerous advantages in multifamily construction. Discover the top five benefits and handy installation tips. APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION MFPRO+ Blog I-joists are strong, lightweight, "I" shaped engineered wood structural members that meet demanding performance requirements. I-joists are comprised of top and bottom flanges that resist bending and a ..read more

The next destination: Passive design airports 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:59 Airports Today, we can design airports that are climate resilient, durable, long-lasting, and healthy for occupants—we can design airports using Passive House standards. Julio He Airports Designers Standards Energy-Efficient Design Insulation Sustainable Design and Construction Airports around the globe contribute to the local economy, tourism, and trade. They are vital in connecting communities separated by vast rugged terrains and large bodies of water. Airports also produce greenhouse gas (GHG) emission ..read more

Axiom Perimeter Trim capabilities and services to maximize efficiency 1 kcichowicz Thu, 04/18/2024 - 11:19 Take advantage of Axiom Perimeter Trim capabilities and services that will maximize ceiling trim efficiency – from planning to installation.   Sponsored by:  ..read more

Marvel-designed Gowanus Green will offer 955 affordable rental units in Brooklyn The community consists of approximately 955 units of 100% affordable housing, 28,000 sf of neighborhood service retail and community space, a site for a new public school, and a new 1.5-acre public park. qpurcell Tue, 04/16/2024 - 15:12 The community consists of approximately 955 units of 100% affordable housing, 28,000 sf of neighborhood service retail and community space, a site for a new public school, and a new 1.5-acre public park. MFPRO+ New Projects Mixed-Use Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Sen ..read more

SAFTI FIRST launches redesigned website SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of advanced fire rated glass and framing systems, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, safeglassforschools.com. qpurcell Tue, 04/16/2024 - 11:42 SAFTI FIRST SAFTI FIRST launches redesigned website with resources for school superintendents, facility managers, and parents on how glass protects school children. K-12 Schools Fire-Rated Products Fire and Life Safety Glass and Glazing Security/Fire Protection SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of advanced fire rated ..read more

3 ways the most innovative companies work differently 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/15/2024 - 14:24 AEC Innovators Gensler’s pre-pandemic workplace research reinforced that great workplace design drives creativity and innovation. Using six performance indicators, we're able to view workers’ perceptions of the quality of innovation, creativity, and leadership in an employee’s organization. Janet Pogue McLaurin, FAIA, FIIDA, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP ID+C Office Buildings Designers AEC Innovators Industry Research Lists Innovation and creativity are the hallmarks of industry leaders and are c ..read more

Former industrial marina gets adaptive reuse treatment 0 qpurcell Sat, 04/13/2024 - 08:52 Mixed-Use At its core, adaptive reuse is an active reimagining of the built environment in ways that serve the communities who use it. Successful adaptive reuse uncovers the latent potential in a place and uses it to meet people’s present needs. Jonathan Boriack, AIA, LEED AP, Principal MFPRO+ Blog MFPRO+ New Projects Mixed-Use Multifamily Housing Adaptive Reuse At its core, adaptive reuse is an active reimagining of the built environment in ways that serve the communities who use it. While it’s i ..read more

The just cause in behavioral health design: Make it right 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/11/2024 - 08:42 Healthcare Facilities NAC Architecture shares strategies for approaching behavioral health design collaboratively and thoughtfully, rather than simply applying a set of blanket rules. Janica Baker, Jill Kurtz, Brooke Michl-Smith, and Andrew Von Lohr Healthcare Facilities Architects Biophilic Design When a patient is in crisis or in need of behavioral health services, and arrives at a healthcare facility, what does the room they are placed in look like? Is it providing the environment the patien ..read more