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Architect’s Corner

Architect's Corner Column 

Fire Safety Solutions & Innovations

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 DodsonPublications

What has Been Defining Wall Systems Across the Country By Karine Galla, Director, Product Management for Sto Corp. (Editor’s Note:

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Architect's Corner 

Rainscreens for Retrofitting

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 DodsonPublications

Updating Existing Structures for Optimal Performance By David Hohenstern, Technical Manager, Rainscreen, Sto Corp.  (Editor’s note: David Hohenstern is a

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Architect's Corner Column 

Raising the Bar

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 DodsonPublications

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

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 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

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications

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

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 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

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 DodsonPublications

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

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 DodsonPublications

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

March 29, 2024April 1, 2024 DodsonPublications

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

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 DodsonPublications

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

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

July 5, 2023July 27, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 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

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 DodsonPublications

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

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 DodsonPublications

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

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 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

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 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

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 DodsonPublications

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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The Old & the New
Article Commercial 

The Old & the New

July 29, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Category Trend-Setter
Article Residential 

Category Trend-Setter

July 29, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Opening a New Chapter in Care
Architecture News Article 

Opening a New Chapter in Care

July 28, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
The Historic Ravinia Elementary School
Article Feature 

The Historic Ravinia Elementary School

July 28, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Marshfield High School
Article Cover Story 

Marshfield High School

July 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Article Construction Stats 

On the Rise

March 20, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Award-Winning Design
Article Feature Residential 

Award-Winning Design

March 18, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Wildfire Mitigation
Article Cover Story 

Wildfire Mitigation

March 13, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Slip-Safe & Sealed
Article Residential 

Slip-Safe & Sealed

February 13, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Ellen Browning Building
Article 

Ellen Browning Building

January 13, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Induction Cooktop
Industry News 

Induction Cooktop

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Enhanced Systems
Industry News 

Enhanced Systems

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Industry Must-Read
Industry News 

Industry Must-Read

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
40 Under 40
Industry News 

40 Under 40

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

New Acquisition

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Protection & Aesthetic Value
Industry News 

Protection & Aesthetic Value

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Window Collection
Industry News 

Window Collection

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Showcased at IRE
Industry News 

Showcased at IRE

March 23, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Staying Strong & Safe
Article Industry News 

Staying Strong & Safe

July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Rainscreen
Industry News 

Rainscreen

July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Awards
Industry News 

Awards

July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Protective Film
Industry News 

Protective Film

July 16, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Tariffs, Trade, & Tomorrow
Article Industry News 

Tariffs, Trade, & Tomorrow

May 22, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Underlayment
Industry News 

Underlayment

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Promotion
Industry News 

Promotion

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Retirement
Industry News 

Retirement

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Accessibility
Industry News 

Accessibility

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

At the Booth

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Safety Month
Industry News 

Safety Month

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Drainage Solutions

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Pet Doors

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Polyiso Insulation

February 25, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Rebranding

February 7, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Specification Document

January 30, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Key Position

January 30, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Rating Council

November 26, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

New Position

November 26, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Leadership

November 26, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Manufacturing Plant

September 12, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Award for Excellence

September 6, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Sales Manager

September 6, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

PIMA’s New Associate Member

April 12, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Drink Rail

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Weather Wrap

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Roof Flow

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

New Colors

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Paint Pen

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Updated Website

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Glass Catalog

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Documents

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Self-Help Design Tools

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

New Firm

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

New Facility

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Partnerships

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Management

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Moving Up

November 30, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Promotions

November 30, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Downlight

September 26, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Accordian-Style Door

September 26, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Dark Gray

September 26, 2023 DodsonPublications 0

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