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Architect’s Corner

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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Architect's Corner Column 

Engineered Building Enclosure Systems

DodsonPublications

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

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Architect's Corner Column 

Shining Finish

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The Appearance of Sheen in Today’s Coatings by James Howell, Product Manager for Sto Corp. (Editor’s Note: James Howell is

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Architect's Corner Column 

From Design to Savings

DodsonPublications

The Benefit of Lightweight Cladding by Karine Galla, Director of Product Management, Sto Corp. (Editor’s Note: Karine Galla is the

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Architect's Corner Column 

Engaging Future Architects

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Why We Must Inspire the Next Generation by Kimberly Dowdell, AIA President, NOMA Council On the heels of Architecture Week

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Architect's Corner Column 

Nature-Inspired Architecture

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Elevating Green Building Performance through Biomimicry by Chasity Johnson, Product Manager, Sto Corp. (Editor’s Note: With over six years of

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Architect's Corner Column 

Technology & Architecture

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Technology, Culture, & the Future of the Architectural Firm by Matt Tinder, Director of Public Affairs, The American Institute of

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Back to the Basics

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An Introduction to Air & Water-Resistive Barriers in Wall Assemblies By Karine Galla, Director, Product Management for Sto Corp. (Editor’s

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Digging In: The Digital Toolbox

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The Impact of an Increasingly Digitized Construction Industry By Keri Tolar, Senior Digital Manager for Sto Corp. (Editor’s Note: Keri

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Polyiso Insulation

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Prioritizing Energy-Efficient Building Construction & Design in the West by Justin Koscher, president, Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association Geography and climate

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: The Power of Data – Reshaping Housing Design

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Understanding Buyers’ Preferences to Create Customized Living Spaces by Darian Wagner, AIA, principal & senior architect, DAHLIN Architecture Planning Interiors

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Smart Buildings Drive Resiliency

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Future-Proofed Buildings Can Help Combat the Climate Crisis by Katie Klein, country director for North America, WiredScore (Editor’s Note: Katie

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Building Better

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Architectural Solutions for Energy Efficiency by Daniel Shields, president, Fabricated Products Group (Editor’s Note: Daniel Shields is the president of

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Preserving Our Historic Places

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Due-Diligence Studies with Place-Based Considerations Are Key by Melisa Gaudreau, AIA, associate principal & director, Page & Turnbull Sacramento (Editor’s

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Balancing Sustainability & Comfort

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Sustainable Design Benefits Everyone & the Planet by Michael Katsibas, co-founder, KAP Studios By now we all know how important

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Designing For Luxury Living

DodsonPublications

How Modern Design Trends Are Changing by Michael Moritz, principal architect, Stonewater Architecture One of the top design trends that

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Aging in Place

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Designing Homes for Multigenerational Living by Lisa M. Cini, founder, Mosaic Design Studio, Best Living Tech, & Infinite Living Collaboration

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Women in Architecture

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Women Working Together To Put Everyday Allyship into Action by Yu-Ming Wei, AIA, principal, HED, AIALA WiA co-chair & Jennifer

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Setting the Tone

DodsonPublications

How to Talk to Clients About Materials Transparency by Paola Capo, manager, sustainability & communities by design, American Institute of

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Smart Retrofitting

DodsonPublications

The Key to Decarbonizing the Built Environment by Nathan Doughty, CEO, Asite With 80% of the homes that people will

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Clean Energy

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Architects Play a Role in Widespread EV Adoption by Sara Martin, co-founder, Open Door Architecture (Editor’s Note: Sara Martin is

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Ellen Browning Building
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Ellen Browning Building

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From Ashes to Beauty
Article Feature Residential 

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
Article Feature 

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
Article Cover Story 

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
Article 

Long Lasting

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Staying Strong & Safe
Article Industry News 

Staying Strong & Safe

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Rainscreen
Industry News 

Rainscreen

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Awards
Industry News 

Awards

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Protective Film
Industry News 

Protective Film

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Tariffs, Trade, & Tomorrow
Article Industry News 

Tariffs, Trade, & Tomorrow

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Underlayment
Industry News 

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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