In France's Silicon Valley, an Adjustable and Transparent Building Fits Right In
Barbarito Bancel Architectes wrapped the building in glass-and-aluminum louvers that vary according to the angle of the sun.
Building Products
What They're Specifying: Assembledge+
Commercial and residential interiors by Los Angeles—based Assembledge+ reflect its father-son principals’ passion for craft, case goods, and California Modern.
Raising the Bar for Sustainable Ceilings
Armstrong AcoustiBuilt™ ceilings offer a sustainable combination of sound absorption and sound blocking.
Ceramic Tile: The Past and Future of Healthy Design
Natural, non-toxic, non-porous, and durable enough to last several lifetimes, Italian ceramic tile is the material of choice for designers with an eye on wellness.
Spanish Ceramics Build a Legacy of Design
Focused on the future, Tile of Spain enhances its digital offerings to stay connected with the North American design industry.
How Metal Fabrics Bring Architectural Visions to Life
40 years after Dominique Perrault’s French National Library, metal fabrics continue to evolve, shaping contemporary architecture around the world.
Seven Tiles Illustrate Innovation and Traditional Techniques
Purveyors of ceramic tile show that pattern, material, history, and technology can all be a part of this ancient surface treatment.
Textured Metal Surfaces Allow Architects to Play With Light
Specular, a line of metal cladding products from Pure + FreeForm, adds visual dynamism and sustainable performance.
Granby Workshop Reinvents Encaustic
This classic Victorian ceramic gets a sustainability update for the 21st century, courtesy of a U.K manufacturer.
Mirrored Finishes Are Staging a Comeback Among Architectural Products
A revival of reflective and metallic finishes distinguishes the latest building materials, from architectural glass to hardware and carpet tile.
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ASID Honors Material Bank with Design Innovation Award
The award recognizes Material Bank’s contributions to the design industry and radical rethinking of how designers sample materials.
A Kit of Parts to Reconfigure Any Workspace
KOVA’s modular wall system has the potential to reshape office renovations.
When Stairs Survive a Catastrophic Seismic Event
Developed alongside industry experts and structural engineers, DriftReadyTM Stairs from the curious minds at Construction Specialties are the latest innovation in seismic resilience.
Keep Calm and Terra-cotta On
Prized for its tactile qualities and historical association with crafts, the material is enjoying a steady revival in New York City and beyond.
3 Low-Carbon Products to Add to Your Toolkit
A range of new options can help architects and designers who are working to lower the embodied carbon footprint of their projects.
At Tel Aviv University, a New Science Building Looks—and Acts—Like a Cloud
A salutation to the two science departments it holds, the Check Point Building’s ephemeral form contrasts with the campus’s more orthogonal buildings.
Comprehensive Strategy: From Recycling Programs to Product Development
Building on a long legacy of environmental responsibility, Armstrong is pursuing the highest standards of sustainability across its extensive portfolio.
New Glass Products from AGC Unite Clarity and Performance
Low-iron glass and low-e coatings combine to bring architects and designers another tool in the effort to balance appearance, daylight and energy efficiency.
Impact Strategy: USG Charts A Course for the Future of Sustainable Building
The wallboard maker takes the lead in its product categories, joining the Architecture 2030 challenge and committing to supporting a carbon neutral future for the building sector.
Three Projects Show Spanish Tile’s Wide Range
A hotel, a restaurant, and an office building show how Spanish tile can bring classic style and high performance to any space.
