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Fenestration alignment in the exterior wall section

May 2, 2026

This article primarily focuses on fenestration applications within single-story or multi-story punched openings in commercial buildings.

By Maria Raggousis, P.E., CPHC, Emily Beam, P.E., and John Karras, P.E.

Holding the line against water: Performance glazing in flood zones

April 15, 2026

Glazed openings, such as curtain walls, storefronts, and large window systems, provide transparency and daylight but are also among the most susceptible points of water entry.

Climate-ready windows: What architects need to know

March 19, 2026

As climate demands intensify, modern PVC window and door systems are being reengineered through advanced material science, rigorous testing, and sustainable formulations to deliver long-term performance, energy efficiency, and resilience

Balancing performance and preservation: Strategies for historic metal window rehabilitation in public buildings

February 5, 2026

This article explores factors that affect the window rehabilitation decision-making process including historical importance, cost, and modern performance requirements imposed on old building stock, especially that of governmental or civic buildings.

Bringing acoustics to hardware: The science behind low-noise design

January 19, 2026

How many times has a person’s concentration been disrupted at a meeting or conference by someone entering or exiting the room?

From vacancy to vitality: Adaptive reuse in education design

January 12, 2026

PUBLIC47 Architects has worked with Eastside Preparatory School (EPS) in Kirkland, Wash., to transform a fragmented 1980s office park into a cohesive, pedestrian-focused educational campus.

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Tag: Division 08

Fenestration alignment in the exterior wall section

Holding the line against water: Performance glazing in flood zones

Climate-ready windows: What architects need to know

Balancing performance and preservation: Strategies for historic metal window rehabilitation in public buildings

Bringing acoustics to hardware: The science behind low-noise design

From vacancy to vitality: Adaptive reuse in education design

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Fenestration alignment in the exterior wall section

Holding the line against water: Performance glazing in flood zones

Climate-ready windows: What architects need to know

Balancing performance and preservation: Strategies for historic metal window rehabilitation in public buildings

Bringing acoustics to hardware: The science behind low-noise design

From vacancy to vitality: Adaptive reuse in education design

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