When Hale County was threatened with a lawsuit for not meeting a state requirement that each Alabama county have an animal shelter, in stepped Rural Studio.
Time moves at its own pace in Hale County, Ala., where cotton was once king, and where former slaves and their descendants were left behind to eke out an existence.
The low-income houses that Rural Studio is known for are still an important part of its mission.
Located in neighboring Perry County is Perry Lakes Park, where the Rural Studio has completed four projects since 2001.
Little League baseball is alive and well in Greensboro, Ala., thanks in part to five thesis students who developed a new master plan for the town's 40- acre Lions Park.
Big things, bigger than in the past, are in store for Monica Ponce de Leon and Nader Tehrani—the Boston duo who both teach and manage a fervidly critical practice under the anomalous name of Office dA.
Stricken by falling attendance and a major scandal, the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston is closing 65 parishes. As other cities grapple with the same problem, what becomes of America's urban churches?
The research-intensive firm of Eric Owen Moss Architects layers a swelling rooftop addition onto a warehouse.
The informal, rapid-fire presentation style known as Pecha Kucha is Powerpoint's hip, younger cousin.
With healthcare construction booming, architecture firms are hiring from an unexpected talent pool—registered nurses.
Abuse-resistant, paperless interior drywall
Post-installed wedge-type expansion anchor
Residential treated wood protected by a nonmetallic, carbon- based preservative
Acoustically enhanced gypsum board used in the construction of high-rated STC wall assemblies
Achieves look, feel, and maintenance benefits of acid-etched glass without the environmental concern
Contains 70 percent recycled glass and concrete, with 80 to 100 percent being preconsumer waste
Contains at least 20 percent total recycled content
Real-wood veneer is paired with an acoustical and sustainable substrate
Insulated architectural fabric membrane
Software dynamically adjusts the position of window shades to maximize views to the outside and increase the use of natural light
Engineered to provide leak protection with enhanced durability
Helps mitigate "urban heat island" effect and reduce stormwater runoff
E-Max flushing system uses high head pressure to maximize flow rate
Saves up to 40,000 gallons of water per year compared to 1 gpf urinal
Technology manages water droplet size and velocity, spray coverage, and thermal dynamics
Provides automatic, infrared, adaptive sensing operation without the need for AC hookups or wall alterations
Provides cross-ventilation with consistent sight lines for architectural integrity
Provides a low shading coefficient and low solar heat gain coefficient
Provides energy savings by minimizing airflow between the interior and exterior
Vinyl exteriors and insulated glass contain pre-consumer recycled content
Contoured specular reflectors drive light downward
Lightvault 9-inch LED uses 18 single-watt LED lamps averaging more than 50,000 hours of operating life
Delivers five times the efficiency of incandescent click-strip lighting
Eight LED colors available in both normal and high output configurations
Flexible, lightweight laminates encapsulated in UV stabilized polymers
Modular commercial-grade carpet backing
100 percent postconsumer HDPE Polymer sheet countertops
Made from 99.9 percent foodgrade ingredients, but applied in the same way as standard paint
Ergonomically appropriate seating fits men and women
A private-office feel in a 6- foot-by-8-foot workstation
Affordably priced laminate desking solution
Three models designed for advanced functionality
Acrylic solid surface countertop
Greenguard-certified resin is 40 percent post-industrial recycled content
Braid, Rope, and Matte patterns newly available in the United States
Pattern suggests light falling on a wall from a window or outside source
Engineered for wind-borne debris protection
Windows have earned a Level 40 for forced-entry protection
Clear, metal-free window film blocks up to 66 percent of the sun's heat through the glazing
Electronically operated balcony opens in 15 seconds with the push of a button
Insulated metal-composite wall panel system
Delivers power throughout a space without having to hardwire fixtures
Vandalresistant finish is easy to clean and maintain
Flexible aluminum grid system that adheres to existing wall systems
UL listed for damp locations
Series of recessed luminaries with 4-inch-square apertures
Produces 80 mcd illumination visible even in direct sunlight
Sail made of permanently pleated, antistatic, soilproof white microfiber material
Tight-fitting panels eliminate the need for grouting
Natural Creations vinyl tile from Armstrong
Patterns mimic fashionable materials like bamboo, walnut, and copper
Urban Reflections carpet tile from Shaw Contract Group
Carpet tiles are made from dyed nylon that is 25 percent recycled
Tiles are slip-resistant, suited for commercial applications
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From May 6 to May 10, more than 19,000 architects and lighting designers will attend Lightfair International 2007.
The population of Orlando, Fla., nearly doubled Feb. 7–10, when more than 103,000 building industry professionals arrived at the Orange County Convention Center to attend the 63rd annual International Builders' Show. The premiere stage for showcasing new residential product launches, the annual...
Motor-driven butterfly baffle can completely close or open in eight seconds
Advanced cementitious composite uses natural minerals and recycled materials as its primary ingredients