May 12, 2026
High-rise uses traditional materials to tackle heat radiation
A 302 m (990 ft) tower in Dubai combines a ceramic facade with advanced engineering. Find out how it reduces cooling loads.
The inside track on the best fire and sound solutions
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Explore the 2026 Trim-Tex Fire + Sound Solutions catalog for spec sheets, installation guides and more.
Maine’s first mental health institute gets renovated
Read about the major rehabilitation effort at the Stone Building, following nearly two decades of vacancy.
A guideline to specifying higher-performing acoustical products
Fenestration in the building enclosure can reduce the transmission of exterior noise. Read more here.
Is acoustic design the key to more comfortable spaces?
This quiz tests how much you know about the science of sound in buildings and the design strategies shaping modern acoustic performance.
Engineering a watertight roof for the Las Vegas Sphere
The project presented immense engineering and logistics challenges. See how they were overcome.
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2026 CSI Board Election Results
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My Final CDT Class Series
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