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Author: DodsonPublications

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Ellen Browning Building

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Creating a Shared Community in Portland, Oregon by Camille Dodson, Editorial Assistant The genesis for the mixed-use residential Ellen Browning Building, Portland, Oregon,

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From Ashes to Beauty

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Prioritizing Fire Resistance for a Rebuilt Home in Santa Rosa, California by Camille Dodson, Editorial Assistant Wildfire has been an

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Solar Panels + Composite Roofing = 2026 Trend

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Keeping Up with Environmental Energy Demands by Marcus Dodson, Editor & Publisher After living for 35 years in an idyllic

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Architect's Corner Column 

Raising the Bar

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LEED v5’s New Emphasis on Decarbonization Through the Building Envelope by Justin Koscher, President of the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association

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Article Commercial Feature 

Specifying Everest Snow Guards

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How to Best Protect Yourself & Your Roof by Marcus Dodson, Editor & Publisher A snow guard is a snow

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Column Tile Talk 

Design Strategies for Fire, Wind, & Hail

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Tile Roofs as the Architectural Expression of Resilience by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance

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Column Construction Law 

Thirsty Servers

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Data Centers & the Growing Challenge of Water Cooling by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent

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Article Feature 

House on the Ridge

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What Does an Architect’s Dream Home Look Like? by Camille Dodson, Editorial Assistant While architects are so busy creating designs

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Suspended Between Earth & Sky

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Casa Azzurra Reimagines Desert Living by Marcus Dodson, Publisher & Editor Set against the vast backdrop of Joshua Tree National

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Architecture News Article 

America at Home Study

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Designing for the Way Americans Actually Live By Nancy Keenan, President and CEO, DAHLIN Architecture The meaning of home has

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Article Cover Story 

Codes, Coverings, & Compliance

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Managing Wildfire Risk in Roofing by Steven C. Wadding RRC, RRO, CDT, Corporate Projects Manager, Polyglass USA The threat of

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Article Commercial 

Streamlining Design for Patient Care

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Creating Healing Spaces for Cancer Center in Ogden, Utah by Tysen Gannon, LEED AP, AD Systems In March 2024, the

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Column Construction Law 

What You Need to Know

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner at

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Cover Story 

Soldiering On

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Fighting Snowfall On Colorado Roofs by Marcus Dodson, Editor & Publisher Like soldiers at full attention in formation, the soldier

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Article 

Long Lasting

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Using Resilient Materials on School Rooftops by Marcus Dodson, Publisher Carle Manley is the facilities director for the William S.

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Column Tile Talk 

Enhancing Long-Term Performance

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Roofing Design Challenges & Solutions by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note:  Richard

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Column Fenestration 

Feeling Legitimate

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Why Product Certification is More than Worthwhile by Jason Seals, Certification Services Manager for Fenestration, Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance

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Architecture News Article Residential 

A Modern Oasis

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Lakefront Living Reimagined in the Nevada Desert by Klif Andrews, Division President, Tri Pointe Homes Las Vegas In a market

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Article Industry News 

Staying Strong & Safe

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How Metal is Shaping Resilient Building Design in a Climate of Crisis By Fiona Maguire-O’Shea, METALCON staff writer As wildfires

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Architect's Corner Column 

Engineered Building Enclosure Systems

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Remove Complexity by Delivering Durability & Beauty By Karine Galla, Director, Product Management for Sto Corp. (Editor’s Note:  Karine Galla

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Article Feature 

Aesthetics & Solar Protection

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Remarkable Usage of Concrete for Office in Las Vegas, Nevada by Mason Nichols, Writer for the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Boasting

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Column Construction Law 

Working With Wood

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Project Delivery Pitfalls in Mass Timber Construction by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner

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Industry News 

Rainscreen

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         Sto® Corp., a leader in building envelope solutions, including wall cladding systems, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, announced

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Industry News 

Awards

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         Sto® Corp., a manufacturer of fully integrated façade systems, has been awarded the prestigious Project of the Year Award

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Commercial Cover Story 

From Leaks to Longevity

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The Roof Retrofit That Transformed a Major Bottling Facility by Melissa Hubbell, Marketing Communications Manager, Duro-Last Nestled at the base

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Industry News 

Protective Film

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         Roofing professionals know that maintaining a clean installation is one of the most challenging aspects of TPO roofing projects.

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Column Tile Talk 

Adapting to Challenges

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Impact of Tariffs & Supply Chain Disruptions in Steep Slope Roofing Designs by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director,

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Column Fenestration 

Taking Precautions

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Preventing Skylight Falls with an Updated Safety Standard by Glenn Ferris, FGIA Fenestration Standards Specialist Skylights make for an interesting

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Article Feature 

The Strength of Precast Concrete

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Award Winning Parking Structure in Sacramento, California by Mason Nichols, Writer for the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute As the region’s only

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Article Industry News 

Tariffs, Trade, & Tomorrow

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Charting the Future of Metal in Design & Construction by Fiona Maguire-O’Shea, Staff Writer for METALCON Navigating a turbulent economic

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Ellen Browning Building
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Ellen Browning Building

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From Ashes to Beauty
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From Ashes to Beauty

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Solar Panels + Composite Roofing = 2026 Trend
Article Cover Story Residential 

Solar Panels + Composite Roofing = 2026 Trend

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Specifying Everest Snow Guards
Article Commercial Feature 

Specifying Everest Snow Guards

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House on the Ridge
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House on the Ridge

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Suspended Between Earth & Sky
Article Residential 

Suspended Between Earth & Sky

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America at Home Study
Architecture News Article 

America at Home Study

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Codes, Coverings, & Compliance
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Codes, Coverings, & Compliance

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Streamlining Design for Patient Care
Article Commercial 

Streamlining Design for Patient Care

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Long Lasting
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Long Lasting

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Staying Strong & Safe
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Staying Strong & Safe

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Rainscreen
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Rainscreen

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Awards
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Awards

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Protective Film
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Protective Film

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Tariffs, Trade, & Tomorrow
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Tariffs, Trade, & Tomorrow

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Underlayment
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Underlayment

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Promotion
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Promotion

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Retirement
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Retirement

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Accessibility
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Accessibility

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At the Booth

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Safety Month
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Safety Month

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Drainage Solutions

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Pet Doors

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Polyiso Insulation

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Rebranding

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Specification Document

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Key Position

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Rating Council

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New Position

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Leadership

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Manufacturing Plant

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Award for Excellence

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Sales Manager

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PIMA’s New Associate Member

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Drink Rail

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Weather Wrap

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Roof Flow

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New Colors

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Paint Pen

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Updated Website

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Glass Catalog

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Documents

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Self-Help Design Tools

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New Firm

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New Facility

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Partnerships

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Management

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Moving Up

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Promotions

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Downlight

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Accordian-Style Door

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Dark Gray

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Ceiling Colors

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Steel Door

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Carbon-Neutral

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Boilers

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Foam Insulation

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Outdoor Products

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Commercial Flooring

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Snow Fence

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