Category: architects
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Architecture Firms vs Freelancers: Which is Right for You?
Picking between architecture firms and freelance architects can hit like a ton of bricks, especially with a dream project riding on the call. Each route dishes out its own flavor of strengths, perfectly seasoned for different needs, budgets, and big ideas. Firms roll in with teamwork and hefty resources, while freelancers sling flexibility and a…
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Won-Door FireGuard Slim™ Replaces Swing Fire Doors
Won-Door has introduced the new FireGuard Slim™ door model, a cost-effective, accordion-style door designed to replace traditional fire-rated swing doors. FireGuard Slim enhances the design appeal and traffic flow of narrow-corridor and small-opening applications. According to Won-Door General Manager Johnny Cordero, “Slim allows architects to create open and inviting buildings while offering trouble-free operation. With no exposed…
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Nemo Tile + Stone has appointed Ron Silano as president.
Nemo Tile + Stone, a leading provider of exemplary surface materials, announces the appointment of Ron Silano as President of the Nemo Tile and Stone Division, effective March 12, 2025. With a deep understanding of the industry and a passion for delivering value to customers, Silano will play a crucial role in Nemo’s ability to support designers,…
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Arkema Marks 60 Years of Kynar 500® PVDF
Since the very beginning, when Arkema started its production, Kynar 500® PVDF, has been sold through a strict licensing program with partner paint companies. Across the planet, architects, specifiers and building owners have grown to recognize the famous trademark license as a symbol of high performance and long-lasting quality. Kynar 500® PVDF is produced in…
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FGIA Updates Aluminum Finish Care, Cleaning Guidelines
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated specification outlining methods, equipment and materials applicable for cleaning architecturally finished aluminum after construction and for subsequent periodic maintenance. AAMA 609 and 610-25, Cleaning and Maintenance Guide for Architecturally Finished Aluminum, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last…
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Arup, USGBC-CA partner on California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide
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in #trades, architects, architecture, conservation, Construction, design, Featured, Flooring, future of trades, healthcare, hospitality, hotels, interior design, labor pool, News, next gen, next generation, Project Management, restaurants, retail, skilled labor, Sustainability, United States Green Building Council California, wildfire, wildlifeIn response to the historic wildfires that devastated Los Angeles in January 2025, global sustainable development consulting firm Arup has partnered with the United States Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA) to co-author the “California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide.” The guide provides practical steps to help homeowners, designers, contractors, and community leaders rebuild wildfire-affected neighborhoods with resilience,…
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Trinity Consultants Acquires Jaffe Holden
Trinity Consultants, a leading global environmental consulting firm providing services and solutions in the built environment, EHS regulatory compliance, life sciences, and water and ecology markets, today announced its acquisition of Jaffe Holden, a Connecticut-based provider of acoustic design and audio and video services for performing arts, educational and cultural spaces. The company will operate…
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Mercer Mass Timber powers sustainable construction at Walmart HQ
Mercer Mass Timber (MMT), a leading manufacturer of sustainable timber building materials and a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc., is playing a key role in the construction of Walmart’s new home office in Bentonville, Arkansas—the largest mass timber corporate campus in the United States. The installation of the mass timber panels began in Spring 2024 and…
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Lunawood Launches North America Collection with Nordic Design
Lunawood, a globally recognized brand known for its high-quality and sustainable thermally modified wood, is proud to introduce its North America Collection. Rooted in the philosophy of Locally Crafted wood with Nordic Design, this new collection features premium thermally modified White Ash and Yellow Poplar of U.S. origin, designed for decorative surfaces in both interior and exterior…
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Houck Group joins the Roofing Alliance as new Governor Member
The Houck Group has joined the Roofing Alliance as its newest Governor Member. The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based company is the 204th member to join this esteemed group, strengthening a collective of forward-thinking leaders dedicated to shaping and advancing the roofing industry’s future. Houck has been a leader in building envelope solutions, specializing in roofing, flooring, masonry…