Textiles’ role in alternative energy

October 1, 2024  |  Features

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the amount of renewable capacity added to energy systems around the world grew by 50% in 2023, reaching almost 510 gigawatts (GW), with solar/photovoltaic accounting for three-quarters of additions worldwide.
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Ron Nissenbaum reflects on Humphrys’ 150 years

October 1, 2024  |  Features

With early but short-lived career aspirations of becoming a sports broadcaster, Ron “Boots” Nissenbaum instead built a 56-year career providing a different type of coverage—several types, in fact. As CEO of Humphrys, Nissenbaum oversees three separate Philadelphia, Pa.,-based companies under t…
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Made in the shade

September 1, 2024  |  Features

A historical mansion in Healdsburg, Calif., near Santa Rosa, built in 1883 with some of that era’s famous gold rush money, served as a private residence through two world wars and long after until the estate was turned into a bed and breakfast in the 1980s. A more recent change in owners triggere…
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Mesh seats keep soccer fans cooler in Houston heat

September 1, 2024  |  Features

Keeping cool in Houston, Texas, is practically a year-round endeavor, as temps can hit the 90s F even in the spring. One way the new owners of the Houston Dynamo Football Club addressed fan comfort in their stadium redo was by converting its seating from plastic chairs to mesh fabric from Serge Ferr…
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Textile recycling confronts hurdles of cost, scalability

September 1, 2024  |  Features

Textile waste is a massive problem throughout the world. The European Union (EU) estimates it generates 12.6 million tons of textile waste a year and that only 1% of all textiles worldwide are recycled into new products.
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Taking flight

August 1, 2024  |  Features

Upon approaching the Dayton Metro Library West Branch, viewers notice the building’s soaring rooflines, which echo the historic Wright Company Factory (within view in the background) where the Wright Brothers developed their commercially viable airplanes. One can imagine hearing the sounds from th…
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Making a name for themselves

August 1, 2024  |  Features

When it comes to awe-inspiring details embedded within a wedding reception space, this one takes the cake. Traditionally, tenting structures used for wedding events are teeming with stunning accessories, from lighting and flooring to tablescapes. And while many wedding clients embrace accentuating t…
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Powering up while dropping to zero

July 1, 2024  |  Features

Many architects are using every trick in the book to help reduce reliance on traditional energy sources, including applying photovoltaic (PV) technology to their buildings along with improved efficiencies in HVAC and building envelope insulation. However, not every designer feels comfortable slappin…
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