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Architecture billings stabilize in July
(08/31/2023)
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) results for July signals mostly stable business conditions. The ABI score was 50, indicating that billings at architecture firms remained flat for July. “This...

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.