Posted on May 14th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
“The project also required high-performance glass with superior acoustics, as the Interstate 787 in downtown Albany runs right past the back elevation of the building. It is considered one of Albany’s finest buildings.”
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Posted on May 9th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
“The innovative assembly process, and CurvGrid’s combination of rigidity and light weight, made this possible. An installation like this would be virtually impossible to accomplish with any other curved ceiling systems.”
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Posted on May 8th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
As the most recent addition to the INvent Series, Retro windows feature a narrow, beveled exterior face that replicate the look of classic steel and wood windows, while offering modern, high performance.
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Posted on May 7th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Linetec showcases its proprietary copper anodize finishing to architectural market-leaders at the 2012 AIA National Design Exposition.
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Posted on May 2nd, 2012 by heatherwestpr
* Gold Award, Boutique Projects, for the Buffalo Sabres’ ice hockey team dressing room in the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, N.Y.
* Gold Award, Ceilings Category, East Region, for the Bradley Central High School’s Fine Arts Center in Cleveland, Tenn.
* Silver Award, Ceilings Category, East Region, for the North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace in New Bern
* Bronze Award, Interior Finishes Category, East Region, for University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C.
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Posted on April 30th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Wausau Window and Wall Systems 6250i-HRX curtainwall and window wall system is designed specifically for the floor-to-floor spans and loads of mid-rise and high-rise construction including university residence halls, office buildings, hotels and condominiums.
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Posted on April 27th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Hess Tower was the first office building in Houston’s central business district to earn LEED Gold certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. The 29-story, Class A office building located at 1501 McKinney Street is adjacent to the Discovery Green 12-acre park.
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Posted on April 25th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
“Natural daylighting was very important to the design of the school.”
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Posted on April 23rd, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Clad in glass, metal and terra cotta, the five-story, 200,000-square-foot facility meets California’ stringent performance requirements, as well as sustainable design criteria.
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Posted on March 30th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Inspiration, innovation and tangible learning from around the world on how greener practices can make theaters and our communities more sustainable.
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