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Steel joist design award winners (January 2010)
Posted December 31, 2009

The Steel Joist Institute, Forest, Va., has announced the winners of its 2009 Design Awards. The awards are presented in three categories—industrial, non-industrial and...
USBGC study finds support for jobs (January 2010)
Posted December 31, 2009

Despite a challenging economic outlook, green building will support 7.9 million U.S. jobs and pump $554 billion into the American economy—including $396 billion in...
AAMA releases voluntary specification for multi-bar hinges in window applications (December 2009)
Posted November 30, 2009

AAMA 904-09, a voluntary specification for multi-bar hinges in window applications has been released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association, Schaumburg, Ill. The document...
Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition seeks innovative designs (December 2009)
Posted November 30, 2009

The Wauconda, Ill.-based ET Foundation—the educational and scientific organization devoted to promoting and advancing aluminum extrusion processes and technologies—is seeking entries for the 2010...
CENTRIA launches Formawall Dimension Series BIM objects (December 2009)
Posted November 30, 2009

CENTRIA Architectural Systems announced the launch of BIM objects representing its Formawall Dimension Series wall system. These BIM objects are available to the architectural...
DuPont launches first iPhone app for surfaces (December 2009)
Posted November 30, 2009

DuPont, Wilmington, Del., is attempting to change the way consumers, architects and designers choose their surfaces with mySurface, the first iPhone application of its...

This Month’s Features

Case Engineering: Strength, Steel, and Structural Appeal

Working with a diverse range of industries, Case Engineering encounters opportunities to use innovative metal solutions.
Material Expression, Fabrication Intelligence, and System Flexibility in Metal Facades

For architects exploring metal as a primary facade material, these projects underscore the value of early manufacturer collaboration in preserving design intent while navigating...
In Plane’s Sight

Sporting both a striking layout and distinct coatings used for the metals, the design makes a substantial visual impact.
LEED v5 and Embodied Carbon: What Metal Specs Must Address

LEED v5 prioritizes embodied carbon, requiring architects to rethink how steel and aluminum are specified, documented, and assessed across the building lifecycle.