Texas A&M gets $3.74M for 3D-printed hempcrete buildings research

A plan from Texas A&M University researchers to 3D print new resilient buildings using hempcrete has received a $3.74 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

GBI marks milestone in green commercial space certification

The Green Building Initiative (GBI) recently awarded Minneapolis, Minnesota’s IDS Center office skyscraper a Three Green Globes certification, pushing the total commercial space with the certification to more than 4.6 million m2 (500 million sf).

Architectural design services in strong demand despite slight dip: AIA

Architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in May, according to a report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

FGIA updates PVC standard with focus on heat deformation mitigation

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated specification for producing and inspecting polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fenestration products.

Designing workplaces for the future

The past two years have demonstrated how critical the need is for employers to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for its staff.

Why fire sprinklers belong above suspended drop-out ceilings

A drop-out ceiling is, “a suspended ceiling system, which is installed below the [fire suppression] sprinklers, with listed translucent or opaque panels that are heat sensitive and fall from their setting when exposed to heat,” according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, §3.3.61.