Do Buildings Breathe?
Eye-opening strategy for addressing the growing issue of moisture buildup in the building envelope A…
Browsing: Architect Inspiration
The Making of a Show Home
Behind the Scenes at the Northwest Idea House: An Interview with the Project Architect and…
Solving Its Noise Problem Lets a Township Get Back to Work
CertainTeed Building Scientists Offer Up an Acoustical Solution that is Easy to Replicate Located approximately…
Shhh! I’m Working Here: 5 Rules For Open Work Space Success
Open plan offices can range from short-walled cubes to cavernous rooms filled with long tables…
Metal Roofs That Look Like Shake, Tile and Slate
This is another installment in our continuing series on innovations in home design and improvement.…
5 Noise Control Mistakes to Avoid
Whether you are breaking ground on a new open-concept office complex, designing a manufacturing plant…
Can You Design for Durability?
Can you design for durability? Yes! But the idea of durability is like the elephant…
It’s Time for Smart Homes to Get Smarter
Many changes have taken place in the building envelope in order to keep pace with…
The Evolving Science of Sound
We all know that acoustics is the science of sound…but what is sound? Acoustics is…
Tech Talk: If you Build It (Right), They Won’t Come (Ice Dams)
What is the purpose of attic ventilation? Why do we insulate our attics? You may…