Tag Archives: roofing

Cellular glass insulation

September 4, 2019

Inspired by building science, insights from commercial construction in Europe, and feedback from architects, cellular glass is being re-introduced as an approach for insulating mission critical enclosures, specifically in commercial rooftop applications.

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Metal panels create a colorful exterior for Texas animal hospital

July 19, 2019

The new Kimbrough Animal Hospital in Longview, Texas, was born of tragedy. An overnight fire destroyed the hospital’s previous building and killed animals sleeping in the kennel area. In the plans to rebuild, the owners wanted a high level of fire protection and also a design reflecting the area’s agricultural heritage. Metal roof and wall panels helped with both these goals.

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Old Connecticut building repurposed as new office space

June 28, 2019

Design firm BassamFellows has preserved an old building made by prominent American architect Philip Johnson for its new headquarters in Connecticut.

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New Serpentine Pavilion resembles a ‘hill made out of rocks’

June 24, 2019

Japanese architect Junya Ishigami, celebrated for his experimental structures that interpret traditional architectural conventions and reflect natural phenomena, has designed the 2019 Serpentine Pavilion in London, United Kingdom.

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Zaha Hadid-designed Qatar stadium resembles the pleats of a ship’s sail

June 10, 2019

The Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects with engineering firm Aecom, incorporates cultural references to the city in an abstract manner and combines them with practical responses to the climate, context, and the functional requirements of a football stadium.

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