Articles by tag: architecture

ACE Mentor Program of Greater Boston Gives Out $168,000 in Scholarships

Casey Williams, P.E. is a board member for the ACE Mentor Program of America‘s Greater Boston Chapter. “I’d like to tell you about a program that makes a difference for a diverse group of high school students, the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Boston. I hope that, after hearing this, you will want to learn […]

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Ferrero Rocher Installs Custom Golden Boon Edam Revolving Door at New Luxembourg Headquarters

Lillington, North Carolina, January 20, 2021 –  Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, today announced that Ferrero Rocher, a globally renowned chocolatier, has outfitted its new global headquarters building in Luxembourg with a “golden” TQA automatic revolving door. The unique color of the door provides a visual reference to the chocolatier’s signature […]

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Architecture & Design
The Benefits of Motorized and Automated Roller Shades

The benefits of roller shades are clear – they make a space’s occupants more comfortable by controlling lighting levels, ensuring thermal comfort and minimizing glare. However, even more benefits can be had when those roller shades are motorized, automated or both. Draper Architectural Market Specialist Jessi Wright and Director of Business Development for Automation and […]

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Architecture & Design
Leading Sustainability at Scale

There’s no debating the fact that clean air and clean water are essential to human life. But these resources are becoming increasingly scarce, particularly in impoverished areas of the world. As America begins to feel the effects of climate change, people-focused solutions arise, like sustainable building design. “Build For Impact,” explores how the sector […]

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Architecture & Design
Why Equity is a Hidden Component of Resiliency

On this episode of Build for Impact, host and LEED architect Daniel Huard is joined by another LEED Fellow and award-winning architect, Eric Corey Freed. Freed serves as the Senior Vice President, Sustainability for CannonDesign, a global architecture, engineering and design firm aimed at designing to “help organizations improve human life” through Living-Centered Design, […]

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Architecture & Design
How a Design Studio Created a Blueprint for Regenerative Architecture

Daniel Litwin was joined by Christiana Moss, founder and designer of Studio Ma, to talk about regenerative architecture and the benefits of net-zero-energy design. According to Christiana, net-zero-energy design, the core philosophy behind regenerative architecture, means “it essentially gives back more than it takes. It produces more energy than it consumes.” She went on […]

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Architecture & Design
Constants and Variables in Architecture & Design: Dirt Work

Every month Adam Morrisey navigates infrastructure, land, and relationships of the construction industry on Dirt Work. Founder and Partner of Global Architecture Firm, 5G Studio, Scott Lowe joined us to discuss the architecture process and changes impacting the industry. 5G was founded in 2005 and has grown to an internationally renown firm. Headquartered and founded […]

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High-Quality Live Events Technology is the Secret Weapon for Unforgettable Experiences
April 18, 2024

The fusion of technology and creativity is setting new standards for audience engagement and event personalization at live events. Live events technology such as augmented and virtual reality are now at the forefront, offering immersive experiences that bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds. AI and machine learning are also revolutionizing event […]

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Power over Ethernet
Power Over Ethernet Revolutionizes Home Automation by Simplifying Installations and Enhancing Connectivity.
April 18, 2024

Homes become increasingly connected and Power over Ethernet (PoE) emerges as a transformative technology in residential automation and entertainment systems. By allowing electrical power and data signals to travel over a single Ethernet cable, PoE offers a streamlined approach to powering devices like smart speakers, security systems, and lighting, all while reducing cable clutter​. […]

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Stephanie Leger, CEO of First Rate Hospitality, discusses extended stay hotels
A Notable Shift in the Extended Stay Hotels Market is Poised to See More Growth with A Few Key Changes
April 18, 2024

How can hotels adapt to the evolving demands of guests who seek more than just basic amenities during extended stays?  While the hotel industry saw economic downturns in 2020 and 2021, many brands today are adapting to market changes in the extended-stay hotel segment. This segment, which also saw a decline, particularly saw a […]

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Proactive Security Response: How Hexagon Enhances Safety, Cuts Losses & Minimizes Bad Press
April 18, 2024

In a world where every second counts during an incident, the ability to respond swiftly and effectively can make all the difference. A proactive security response is a necessity in high-stakes environments such as airports, where a delayed reaction to a security breach can lead to severe consequences, including substantial financial losses and negative […]

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What Will the New Sustainability in Sports Look Like?
July 17, 2020

Welcome to Salary Capped, presented by MarketScale, where we explore the intersection of business and sports. Each week Tyler Kern will chat with the leaders, marketers and inventors that are powering sports into the future. Powered by RedCircle   As stadiums have gotten larger and grander, there has been a bigger emphasis in how to minimize the environmental impact […]

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How to Approach Design with Public Health in Mind: Build for Impact
July 14, 2020

The International WELL Building Institute has released its newly-developed WELL Health-Safety Rating building certification. Build for Impact host, LEED fellow, and WELL faculty member, Daniel Huard, addressed this hot topic in the Build for Impact podcast. Huard posed the questions, “Why is this rating important?  Why does it matter now?” and took a deeper dive […]

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Build For Impact: A New Green Building Podcast
May 11, 2020

A proponent of lifelong learning, Daniel A. Huard is a sought‐after green building expert also recognized as the Godfather of sustainability. Huard is launching Build For Impact, aiming to build a platform to allow for collaboration with some of the best minds in the world who focus on green design and sustainability. On […]

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The History and Community Outreach Guiding Civil Engineering: Dirt Work
March 24, 2020

On this episode of Dirt Work, we were joined by Christopher Hernandez of Kimley-Horn. We broke down Civil Engineering to one of its core purposes, which is to navigate the relationship between land and the people that inhabit it. From roots in ancient Mesopotamia and the Far East, to help people protect themselves from […]

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The Art of Design in Engineered Glass
December 9, 2019

In this episode of MarketScale’s Architecture & Design Podcast, Jim Smith, director of Invisiwall Engineered Glass Systems, a Consolidated Glass Holdings company, joined host James Kent to discuss the ways buildings utilize today’s innovations in engineered glass. Smith gave a brief overview of the advancements in engineered glass technology, which includes stronger, and longer sheets […]

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The Rising Popularity and Benefits of Using Glass in Building Projects
November 15, 2019

On this episode of Element Sessions, an Element Designs podcast, Nelson Wills, vice president of business development, and Sahaj Patel, president of Triton Glass, LLC, joined host Geoffrey Short to discuss the rising popularity of glass use in building projects. Wills noted office spaces are becoming more open with less emphasis on private offices. […]

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Why are Specifications so Hard? Lessons From Construct 2019
October 15, 2019

Architecture and design is a detail-oriented business. Specifications around materials is incredibly important but meeting requirements laid out in potentially outdated manuals can cause delays and headaches for everyone involved in a project. Beth Stroshane, Managing Partner at Applied Building Information, LLC, spoke on the subject at Construct 2019 in an educational session titled Why […]

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3 Things to Look for at Construct 2019
October 4, 2019

Washington D.C. may have a reputation as a place where nothing actionable gets done, but that will not be the case from October 9-11. Construct Show 2019 will bring professionals from all aspects of the architecture and design industries together. Engineers, project managers, contractors and more will convene at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention […]

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What Lies In Your Walls? Exploring the Healthy Alternative to Fiberglass Insulation
August 28, 2019

Today’s consumers are more and more concerned with their health and the health of the planet, and their buying choices reflect these holistic values. Construction materials, like insulation, are no exception to the rule. Though fiberglass insulation has long been the industry standard, there are healthy and environmentally conscious alternatives that are upsetting the […]

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