Top U.S. AEC firms join forces to build Wisconsin office

Top architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms in the U.S. are part of the $500 million construction project for the financial services company, Northwestern Mutual’s new office tower in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

$414-M Penn Station concourse reno improves safety, wayfinding, technology

The recently completed $414 million renovation of Pennsylvania Station’s Long Island Railroad (LIRR) Concourse has modernized and widened LIRR’s 33rd Street train hall corridor to improve visitor experience.

Tampa Convention Center undergoes largest reno in history

The recently completed largest renovation project in the history of the Tampa Convention Center (TCC)—projected at $38 million—includes a series of capital improvements to better accommodate conferences and conventions held in the Tampa Bay region.

LAX’s concourse project to incorporate brise soleil for energy efficiency

Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX’s) project, Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South, will feature brise soleil—a solar shading feature on the concourse’s facade—which will help it achieve passive cooling and energy conservation.

Exploiting the virtues of metal fabric in rooftop design

Woven on a loom just like other textiles, metal fabric is primarily composed of stainless-steel wire, but can be manufactured using other alloys such as bronze, aluminum, and copper. This highly technical material offers architects the ability to create dynamic, modern environments that can address numerous building challenges.

Hydrophobic coatings unlock protection against water intrusion

Water intrusion causes significant problems for buildings and can go as far as damaging the structure. The building products industry is continuously looking for new technologies to assist with the prevention of water damage. Nature, as a notorious problem solver, often inspires solutions within the industry.