Working toward a more sustainable practice

May 1, 2023  |  Features

By now it is standard baseline that all architects have an existential and fundamental need to begin all projects they design with the knowledge that the built environment contributes around 40% of embodied carbon to the environment. The future of the profession and indeed of the Earth must be kept …
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Progress on solar-powered fabrics

May 1, 2023  |  Features

As a greener, increasingly high-tech world seeks ways to better optimize the power of the sun, textiles manufacturers are competing to be the first to offer solar-generating fabrics that combine efficient power conversion with flexibility, strength, ease of mass production and cost effectiveness.
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Imaginative shade structures

April 1, 2023  |  Features

Shading in public places has always served a function, but until recently, its look was an afterthought. Now, fabricators are getting more creative than ever with shade structures, covering everything from resort pools to outdoor music venues. Check out these innovative shade structures that excel a…
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Mar Ricketts and Guildworks soar to new heights

April 1, 2023  |  Features

Growing up in Maryland, Mar Ricketts liked flying kites and architecture, two interests that continue to influence him today.
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ETFE enhances Oregon stadium acoustics, fan experience

April 1, 2023  |  Features

Envisioned as the “finest track and field facility in the world,” the reimagined Hayward Field, Eugene, Ore., is designed to give University of Oregon’s (UO) student athletes, and athletes from around the world, an unparalleled stage on which to push the limits of what is possible.
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Simplifying sustainability

March 1, 2023  |  Features

There is an abundance of information available about sustainability that, while conveying much, can lack clarity. A simpler directive regarding sustainability would be this: If you produce something, to be “sustainable” (leaving aside the social aspects for the moment) you need to:
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Cold weather safety tips to protect workers

March 1, 2023  |  Features

As we head into December, it’s important to be prepared for the oncoming winter weather. In this article, we’re detailing the extreme risks associated with winter weather and sharing our top cold weather safety tips to protect your workers on outdoor jobsites.
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Pat Perry Tent

March 1, 2023  |  Features

To help the Virginia Arts Festival celebrate its 25th Anniversary at a new venue, a new custom tent was needed. Tents LLC, of Frederick, Md., approached the Tukwila, Wash.-based Rainier Tent with a bold and creative idea for the Pat “Bunny” Perry Pavilion, a staple for the annual festival. Raini…
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