Five firms explore the potential of prefabrication with digital tools, a diversity of materials, and varying degrees of on-site labor

Advanced, good-looking solutions for air movement in large spaces

Architects face many issues in specifying a concrete tile roof and code-compliant installation to ensure a sustainable, quality roofing system in both residential and commercial settings.

Polymer insulated fire-rated cable for fire protection provides an effective alternative to the traditional practice of specifying construction methods.

Innovative strategies improve air quality inside health care facilities so that patients don't end up sicker than when they arrived

A closer look at key Universal Design principles for residential design. Included in this study of Universal Design features is a survey of what should be considered when specifying appliances in kitchens and laundry spaces.

Manufacturers are providing opportunities for fresh air in buildings while integrating daylighting techniques for increased energy efficiency.

To lessen the burden on increasingly constrained fresh-water supplies, designers and building owners turn to alternative sources

A multidisciplinary design team employed an innovative digital process to produce a surprising, highly integrated envelope-and-structure combination.

The right species for window and door applications offer benefits in practicality, aesthetics and sustainability

The nearly complete tower demonstrates multiple benefits of a nonprescriptive approach