For many building projects one would like to hear that money's no object. Unfortunately, tight budgets mean searching for materials and labor that won’t break the bank, but will still provide a ...

Codes and design guidelines are a challenge for any project, but building a project in a historical area makes that challenge even more difficult. Add to that a project with a new façade product never ...

The façade is one of the most important elements in an architectural project. In addition to being the building's first barrier against heat, rain, snow, or wind, it also largely determines the ...

From high-rise office buildings to affordable housing projects, D.C. property owners are installing more and more solar panels on their rooftops. While landlords express a desire to reduce their ...

Building signs have grown into a $37.5 billion industry. Some have become so iconic they are permanent parts of the landscape, often standing in for their hometowns. Credit... Supported by By Jane ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A Kenyan company makes building panels from mushroom roots that cost two-thirds the price of traditional materials ...

Scientists in China have designed a solar self-insulated composite exterior wall panel, integrating a solar collector panel, PV panel, and insulation board. The proposed experimental setup has ...

Taking inspiration from the 3D photonic structures on a Morpho butterfly’s shimmering blue wings, scientists at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have developed colored solar ...