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Expand Your Knowledge

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Upcoming Technical Summit in British Colombia by Amy Roberts, FGIA Director of Canadian and Technical Glass Operations (Editor’s Note: Amy

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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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Column Editor's Desk 

A Natural Wood Look

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Contributing to Sustainable Architecture with Natural Materials With the trend toward biophilic design on the rise with architects, it should

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Column Tile Talk 

Guide to Success

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TRI Alliance Announces New Industry Guide for 2024 by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance

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Architecture News Column 

Polyiso CI

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Meeting Building Energy Efficiency Standards by Justin Koscher, President of the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association As global efforts to decarbonize

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Codes

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Discussion at FGIA Virtual Western Region Summit by Florica Vlad, Events Manager, FGIA (Florica Vlad is the FGIA Events Manager

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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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Natural Lighting

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The Sky is the Limit When Addressing Daylighting by Glenn Ferris, FGIA Fenestration Standards Specialist (Editor’s Note: Glenn Ferris began

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Column Tile Talk 

Expanding Your Options

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Energy Initiatives Continue to Require Monitoring by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note: 

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Architecture News Column 

Sustainable Design

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Approaching Decarbonization Through Forward-Thinking Strategies by Justin Koscher, President of the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association The design industry is rapidly

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Column Construction Law 

AI in the New World

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Using AI on Your Next Project by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner at

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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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Column Editor's Desk 

Biophilic Urbanism

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Designing Spaces That Nurture a Relationship With Nature Humans have an innate tendency to interact or be closely associated with

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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Planning for Winter

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Opportunities for Designing a Roof for Snow Retention by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: CTA Requirements

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Trade Associations Urge Congress to Delay CTA Reporting by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney,

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Fenestration: Time for Replacement

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Survey Shows Reasons for Homeowners to Replace Their Windows by Shawn Hardy, Executive Vice President, Alside The beginning of the

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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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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Attention to Detail

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Improving Roof Performance Through Call Outs by Richard K Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note: 

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Column Cover Story Feature 

POST HTX

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Beautiful Garden Roof for Transformed Post Office in Houston, Texas by Marcus Dodson, editor & publisher Once the hub of

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Column Fenestration 

Fenestration: Up to Code

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Manufacturers Meet Stringent Requirements for U.S. ENERGY STAR 7.0 By Kathy Krafka Harkema, U.S. Technical Operations Director for the Fenestration

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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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Column Editor's Desk 

Shake, Rattle, & Roll

DodsonPublications

Designing for Earthquakes in the West Earthquakes can be absolutely devastating to the structural integrity of a home or building. 

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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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Column Fenestration 

Fenestration: Focus on Safety

DodsonPublications

How Safe Glass Handling & Processing Can Save Lives by Angela Dickson, FGIA marketing & communications director (Editor’s Note:  With

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Column Product Review 

Product Review: KOHLER Bidet

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Luxury Toilet Seat Upgrades Your Bathroom Game by Ali Turner, editorial & multimedia manager Our team was given the opportunity

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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Develop a Template

DodsonPublications

Tropical Storms Emphasize Ongoing Maintenance Needs by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note: 

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: FM Approval

DodsonPublications

What You Need to Know About Factory Mutual by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney,

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Column Editor's Desk 

Editor’s Desk: Democracy for Design

DodsonPublications

Architects Align With Legislation That Rebukes Federal Design Uniformity Back in 2020, we wrote about the Making Federal Buildings Beautiful

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Architect's Corner Column 

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

DodsonPublications

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

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Column Fenestration 

Fenestration: Reflecting More Than Zion

DodsonPublications

Bird-Friendly Windows at Zion National Park in Utah by Adam Reimer, wildlife biologist, Zion National Park, National Park Service The

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