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Simpson Strong-Tie releases online fastener search tool and catalog
Posted December 19, 2011

Simpson Strong-Tie offers a wide selection of fasteners and recently released its latest Fastening Systems Catalog and online Fastener Finder tool, making it easy...

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AIA selects recipients of the Thomas Jefferson and Collaborative Achievement awards
Posted December 18, 2011

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected the recipients of the 2012 Institute Honors for Collaborative Achievement. The award, to be presented at...

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Center for Green Schools at U.S. Green Building Council releases “Best of Green Schools 2011”
Posted December 13, 2011

The U.S. Green Building Council’s Center for Green Schools, working in conjunction with its founding sponsor, United Technologies Corp., today released its inaugural Best...

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AIA selects recipients of Topaz Medallion & Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award
Posted December 12, 2011

The Board of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) named George Baird, Intl. Assoc. AIA,...

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Jeffery Potter, FAIA inaugurated as 2012 AIA President
Posted December 12, 2011

Jeffery Potter, FAIA, vice president of POTTER Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning, was inaugurated as the 88th president of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)...

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AIA selects 2012 Gold Medal and Firm Award recepients
Posted December 11, 2011

The Board of Directors of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) voted today to award the 2012 AIA Gold Medal to Steven Holl, FAIA....

This Month’s Features

Ornamental Metal: A Name With More Than Meets the Eye

While visual design trends certainly make an important contribution to an occupant’s overall experience, there are other ways ornamental metal can help ensure a...
Raising the Bar on Snow Retention Systems

A snow retention manufacturer should provide proof of design using specific load test data of the exact roof product and application, rather than on...
Mastering Metal Composite Material (MCM)

MCM is not just a material; it is an opportunity to transform architectural intent into built reality.
The Resiliency of Stone-coated Steel Roofing

By combining the steel composition, panel profile, and installation methods, a stone-coated steel roof can carry more weight from snow than other roofing options,...