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The trim market in the U.S. is roughly 3 billion board feet and growing. Explore the types, design advantages, and best design practices of cellular PVC trim.
Get Started!Discover how reflective insulation and radiant barriers reduce energy usage, increase the lifespan of mechanical heating and cooling systems, and reduce maintenance requirements.
Get Started!Redwood from sustainably managed forests provides an environmentally friendly solution for a range of applications. Learn about its attributes and specification considerations.
Get Started!Review the performance attributes of commercial overhead doors to learn how they can contribute to the sustainability goals of buildings requiring garage, dock, fire, and service products.
Get Started!Sealed integral blind assemblies offer many benefits over conventional blinds. Learn about their components and framing options, performance characteristics and testing standards, and common applications.
Get Started!Discover what an ideal styling space experience is and how a well-designed space makes the time there enjoyable. Explore how technological innovations can help achieve this space.
Get Started!Thermal bridging often occurs at balconies and masonry support systems; however, it can be effectively addressed to positively impact the overall energy performance of a building.
Get Started!Heated towel racks provide a sense of comfort and luxury. Explore their functions, benefits, applications, types, materials, installation, as well as design and accessory options.
Get Started!Should designers offer universal design solutions to all clients regardless of age or ability? Learn the answer to that question and more.
Get Started!Bathrooms can be dangerous places for people with and without physical limitations. Discover how curbless shower pans are designed for durability and safety, and to meet the needs of accessible design.
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Melamine foam improves interior sound quality by reducing noise and absorbing echoes. Discover how this sound-absorbing foam is available as tiles, panels, baffles, and clouds.
Glass doors and windows are among the most vulnerable points of entry in the building envelope. Explore the traditional and new options for forced entry and ballistic protection.
Aesthetics, durability, and environmental performance are key considerations for architectural metal finishes. Learn how to identify durable and sustainable aluminum coatings.
Explore the advent of synthetic grass for playgrounds, and how to construct, install, and maintain them.
Uncover the science of window films and how they save energy and protect occupants.
Learn how well-designed glass fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) composites deliver significant value and advantages over metal, wood, or concrete materials in corrosive environments.
Discover the features of polycarbonate sheeting systems and how they contribute to energy-efficient daylighting design.
Learn about vinyl flooring, its manufacturing process, testing standards, and performance characteristics.
Discover various types of cabinetry with a focus on stainless steel as a positive alternative. Included is a synopsis of outdoor kitchen design principles and considerations.
"As far as history goes back, art and architecture have always been interrelated disciplines."
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