An elementary school computer lab was transformed from an outdated room to a 21st-century learning space on a tight budget, by a creative application of paint, carpet and ceiling tiles. Two aspects of school remodeling are generally predictable: the schedule is short and the budget is tight. Fortunately, school staff and teachers can bring other assets to the process: resourcefulness and creativity that make the mission possible. At Morton Gingerwood Elementary School in the Chicago suburbs, they were able to bring outdated rooms back to life and make exciting learning spaces by the clever application of carpeting, paint and intriguing ceilings. The computer lab for first and second gra

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Thermal & Moisture Control

Resilient Rain Screens

The LP WeatherLogic brand of moisture-management products features an integrated water-resistive barrier system. It is available as a synthetic polymer based screen that can be used with OSB and a WRB house wrap or in conjunction with an integrated panel to maximize the moisture protection of a home, potentially extending the life of the exterior surfaces by adding increased ventilation and drainage. Easy-to-install, its mold-resistive screen works well with all other LP structural products.

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Glass & Curtainwall

A Beacon on New York's Pier 17

Bendheim’s Lamberts Channel Glass is the focal point of the new South Street Seaport at New York’s Pier 17. The glass forms two stacked rows of 20-ft.-tall light-boxes, enveloping the façade. The three-dimensional glass channels diffuse daylight and minimize glare during the day. At night, the 40-ft.-tall backlit glass façade becomes a beacon on the Pier.SHoP Architects selected Bendheim to provide a tailored solution for this ambitious, landmark project. The design required approximately 37,000 sq. ft. of channel glass in a custom shape–featuring a greater flange depth–for added structural capacity. The continuous, two-story-tall channels maintain clean design lines

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Glass & Curtainwall

Net-Zero Fire Station

Helping Salt Lake City’s Fire Station No. 14 become one of the first net-zero fire stations in the country is Tubelite’s 400TU Series Therml=Block curtainwall, T1400 I/O Series multi-pane storefront, operable windows, side entrance doors and INT45 interior framing systems. As part of the city’s larger “Climate Positive 2040” plan, Salt Lake City is seeking net-100% renewable electricity by 2030, and to reduce carbon pollution by 80% by the year 2040. According to Tubelite, the energy-efficient thermal performance and condensation resistance, indoor air quality and natural ventilation, daylight and views delivered by these projects also contribute to the physical

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Flooring

Senior Living Community Helps Residents Feel Closer to Home

The Mooring on Foreside trades the bland, institutional décor of traditional senior living facilities for a calming New England cape aesthetic. The Mooring on Foreside prides itself in providing responsive, specialized care for individuals living with progressive memory loss. In order to offer residents suffering from these conditions effective care in a familiar environment, The Mooring’s owner enlisted Gawron Turgeon Architects of Scarborough, Maine to design the ideal facility.“The overall challenge for The Mooring project was to create a functional, residential scale, small house community with a New England cottage style aesthetic. We also had to offer the safety and durabil

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Roofing Systems

The Century Project at Seattle Space Needle

The preservation and renovation of a 57-year old icon. In June 2017, the Space Needle announced its intent to undergo a multi-year renovation venture. As one of the most recognized landmarks in the world, the Space Needle’s remodel focused on updating the structure’s physical systems and elevating the visitor experience. Included in the renovation was an expansion and resurfacing of the observation deck, with the most important requirement being that the deck had to remain open to the public during operating hours.An additional challenge during the project was the building itself. The Space Needle is an active building—contracting, twisting, and expanding depending on wind

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May 26, 2021 by Jim Crockett

Little Details Make a Big Difference

The weather, where I live, has decided to stabilize, and I was able to move my flowers and plants outside, erect my deck pavilion, and get my garden fountain back in working order. This "outside room" is such a difference maker for me; the long winter made me long for it all the more. I'm hoping it will go a long way in fighting COVID Blues. Also this past week, I've discovered another thing that helps me cope: Sketching landscapes. One thing that jumped out at me from my crude drawings was a product we often take for granted: Railings. In looking over our inventory I came to realize what a great category it is. Here's a favorite, along with other exteriors products to help clients better enjoy the great outdoors.

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Paving Systems

World’s First Precast Products Manufactured with CO2-Cured Solidia Concrete

EP Henry, in collaboration with Solidia Technologies, a cement and concrete technology start-up, has introduced the world’s first products made with low-carbon Solidia Concrete. Using LafargeHolcim’s Solidia Cement as its base, which requires lower temperatures during production and thereby emits less carbon, Solidia Concrete products are cured with CO2 instead of water, reducing their overall carbon footprint up to 70% compared to traditional concrete.Through their combined research and development efforts, the firms demonstrated the many benefits of Solidia Concrete over traditional ordinary Portland cement-based products, including enhanced color vibrancy, the near elimination

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Exterior Panels/Cladding

Durable and Attractive Metal Accents Regional HQ

A 200,000-sq.-ft., three-story building houses the new regional headquarters for Geico in Tucson, Ariz. It occupies 20 acres of land, and includes modern workspaces, an onsite cafeteria, fitness center, credit union, and 20,000 sq. ft. of patios and outdoor space for associates to use during breaks. The building is located in The Bridges, which includes a 65-acre tech park, 112 acres of retail development and 175 acres of residential development. It is poised to be one of the most desirable employment hubs in Tucson, Ariz. ATAS International’s Belvedere 6-in. Short Rib solid and perforated panels in clear satin anodized aluminum were used on portions of the walls, along with solid pane

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Roofing Systems

Metal Roof Gives “Front Porch” Vibe to Gulf Coast Clubhouse

The roof is a perfect fit for Arbor Grande's southern coastal style, and provides lasting durability. Florida’s new Arbor Grande residential development within the rapidly expanding planned community of Lakewood Ranch offers a number of residents-only features within its gated confines, including the recently added pool and amenity building. This 7,000-sq.-ft. clubhouse and fitness center reinforces the development’s relaxed coastal vibe with a design that draws on Gulf Coast vernacular—including distinctively ribbed metal roofing.The new development eventually will include 305 single-family homes, designed to promote what developer Lennar Homes calls a “front por

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Resilient Rain Screens

A Beacon on New York's Pier 17

Net-Zero Fire Station

Senior Living Community Helps Residents Feel Closer to Home

The Century Project at Seattle Space Needle

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Little Details Make a Big Difference

World’s First Precast Products Manufactured with CO2-Cured Solidia Concrete

Durable and Attractive Metal Accents Regional HQ

Metal Roof Gives “Front Porch” Vibe to Gulf Coast Clubhouse