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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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Column Fenestration 

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Column Fenestration 

Fenestration: Reflecting More Than Zion

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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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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Solar Changes

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Expanding the Use of Solar Leaves Gaps in Design Aids by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing

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Column Editor's Desk 

Editor’s Desk: Life Cycle Assessments

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Evaluating the Environmental Impact of Construction Products Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) analyze the impact that one object has on the

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: Another Supply Chain Issue

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Stalled Contract Talks for West Coast Ports by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner

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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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Column Fenestration 

Fenestration: Seismic Shake Tests

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Revealing the Future of Inter-Story Drift Design & Code Requirements by Rich Rinka, FGIA technical manager, Fenestration Standards & United

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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Revisions & Updates

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New Industry Resources for Designers in 2023 by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: Severance Agreements

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NLRB Issues New Rule & Tighter Restrictions by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner

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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Performance-Based Options

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Energy-Efficient Codes Can Be More Than Color by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: False Claims Act

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How Antifraud Law Has Impacted Recent Suits by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner

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Column Fenestration 

Fenestration: Tax Credits

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Home Improvement Credit for Windows, Doors, & Skylights by Jacob Carter, director of government affairs, Window & Door Manufacturers Association

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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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Column Editor's Desk 

Editor’s Desk: Artificial Intelligence

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Harnessing Technology in the Architecture Industry Technology has its place in every aspect of the architecture industry, from planning to

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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Looking Forward

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Preparing For Challenges in 2023 by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note:  Richard

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