Architectural wood doors are an essential design element of every commercial building. Properly specified wood doors can go a long way in achieving the aesthetic, performance, functionality and safety requirements...
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The benefits of natural light in office spaces are many. Studies have shown that natural light boosts mood, helps regulate the wake/sleep cycle (circadian rhythm), improves productivity and reduces eye...
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Known for his postmodern designs, architect Helmut Jahn has transformed and modernized the skyline of many places across the globe. To swerve away from the simplicity of the Miesean modernism...
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The Craftsman style home developed in California during the late 1800’s and flourished through the 1920’s, reflecting the Arts & Crafts design movement. Brothers Charles and Henry Greene were among...
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The demand for big doors continues to be driven by customers looking for that combination of size, style, performance and innovation. In the last few years, the indoor/outdoor living trend...
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Sustainability and resilience are key topics of discussion among architects, engineers and builders, and they are often discussed somewhat synonymously. Increasingly added to the mix is the concept of building...
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When you’re planning to install a skylight or sun tunnel (tubular) model, it’s understood that you need to make sure you understand the rudimentary concepts of design to find the...
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After nearly a year of confinement, outdoor living spaces have been growing in popularity and have become sanctuaries of relaxation, providing a space for people to feel connected with nature....
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Photo credit: Pella Windows and Doors New Research from Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies shows Higher Growth Amid Challenges in Residential Remodeling The mission of the Harvard Joint Center...
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Acclaimed British architect, Norman Foster said, “As an architect you design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially unknown.” Architecture is powerful....
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Photo Credit: HOPPE Homeowners, manufactures, remodelers, architects and everyone else who effect change in the homes where people live—and increasingly, work—everyday are keeping an eye on trends. This helps optimize...
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Photo Credit: Kolbe Windows & Doors In a recent WDMA webinar, John Burns and Mikaela Sharp from John Burns Real Estate Consulting shared some very bullish data and information from...
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