Spending on nonresidential buildings will see a modest 4 percent increase in 2024 after increasing by more than 20 percent last year according to American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Consensus Construction Forecast. The pace...
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported business conditions remained soft at architecture firms in November, as its AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained below 50 with a score of 45.3 for the month....
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported business conditions at architecture firms continued to soften in October, with the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score declining to 44.3, as more firms reported decreasing firm...
Construction professionals today must consider a wide array of variables when selecting the optimal building envelope product.
Business conditions at architecture firms deteriorated in September, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 44.8 for the month is the lowest score reported since...
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) eased modestly in August, with a score of 48.1, marking the eleventh consecutive month of essentially flat billings at architecture firms. Any score below 50 indicates decreasing business...
This Month’s Features
Pristine Planning, Potential, and Pod A + D
Where brand identity meets design, artistic buildings emerge to reflect the needs and cultures of the people they serve. In this month’s edition of...
Designing for Thermal Resilience
The choices made in materials, shading, and energy systems will determine whether buildings remain safe havens or become liabilities.
Best Practices for Coatings in Resilient Metal Architecture
High-performance coatings, such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based coatings, add upfront expense but reduce or even eliminate costly recoats/replacement later in the building’s life.
A Slam-dunk Metal Modernization
The building’s striking facade features black metal panels, installed in a cohesive pattern at a 45-degree angle.