BUDAPEST, September 27, 2013 – GRAPHISOFT announced today another important milestone in its support for Open BIM with ArchiCAD having successfully passed IFC Coordination View 2.0 Import certification. This most recent announcement makes ArchiCAD the only architectural software developer to earn both IFC Coordination View 2.0 Import and Export certification. The Coordination View was the first Model View Definition developed by buildingSMART International and is currently the most widely implemented view of the IFC scheme. The main purpose of the Coordination View is to allow sharing of building information models among the disciplines of architecture, structural engineering, and building services (mechanical). It contains definitions of spatial structure, building, and building service elements that are needed for coordinating design information among these disciplines. The IFC2x3 Coordination View is the built-in and default standard supported by ArchiCAD.

Verona, 28 September 2013. A new record of operators from 143 nations marked the closure today of the 48th edition of Marmomacc. These figures confirm the role of the Verona Exhibition Centre as a global centre for business focusing on the natural stone, design and technology value chain. In addition to coverage of geographic areas, the overall share of foreign operators visiting the halls grew by 6% to 55% of the 56,000 visitors in total. The top ten specialised operators came first of all from Germany, followed by India, Spain, Turkey, France, the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Russia and Brazil. The four days of the event welcomed well over 1,400 exhibitors from nearly 60 countries with new entries from Singapore, Slovenia and Ireland; there were 16 international group attendances, with the return of Palestine and the debut of Tunisia, and 44 official trade missions from 44 countries. Inside Marmomacc and Stone Academy: architecture, design, culture and education - all Awards at the 2013 Edition. The four days of the exhibition saw Hall 7B transformed into "Inside Marmomacc" - a venue for exhibitions, installations and international conferences dedicated to the use of stone. Inside Marmomacc was also the stage for numerous awards and honours: the XIII edition of the International Stone Architecture Award - that celebrates the best architectural projects involving the use of stone - acclaimed Arup Associates, Alberto Campo Baeza, Max Dudler, Josep Mias Architects, Carl Fredrik Svenstedt (as well as the special mention for the Ufficio Sassi di Matera, the Ad Memoriam Award to architect Alessandro Anselmi and the Vernacular Architecture Award to dry stone works: Taulas, Navetas, Barracas, Muragghi, Pagliari); the Best Communicator Award for exhibitors distinguished by the quality and originality of their stands (winners: Fibra, Scandola Marmi, Testi Group; special mention: Comes, Cava Romana, Tyrolit, Favorita, Solancis (Portugal), Finstone, Premium Stone (India); exceptional special mention: Piba Marmi and Prometec); the Master of Stone Award was made to Daniel Avital of Fervital and Nassar Ali Nassar of Nassar Store Group; the Women in Marble Award went to Patrizia Dottori. Cultural projects were particularly distinguished by the installations in the Marmomacc&Design "Fluid Stone" event involving young under-30 designers capable of interpreting stone materials using modern media tools; as well as the exhibitions of prototypes by students of the Faculty of Architecture, Ferrara, and students at the Brenzoni Art School; the Bathing in Light exhibition of works from Turkey; the rotating disks with marble tiles in Opus Motus; the two different Stone & Luxury SPA installations representing the relationship between man, water and stone; the Structural Stone event for the design of prototypes and design themes for stone architecture, and many others. There was also impressive participation by architects, engineers and designers at the course and educational activities promoted by the Stone Academy involving 20 Italian and international universities, this year joined by Schools of architecture in Florida and Ljubljana. Even after closing its doors, Marmomacc will continue to live in the city until the end of October with Marmomacc & The City, an exhibition of stone sculptures and installations in the streets and squares of the historic centre of Verona.

WHO: Greenbuild attendees and anyone interested in innovation in green building can register for a guided tour of the Philadelphia area’s sustainable buildings and neighborhoods while earning GBCI/AIA credits. WHAT: SageGlass® dynamic glass is both a green and uniquely capable solar control problem solver. During this year’s Greenbuild, two half-day tours will provide the opportunity for attendees to venture outside the convention hall and learn about an impressive installation of SageGlass at Philadelphia’s iconic Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. SageGlass helped BLT Architects preserve a city skyline view while keeping solar heat gain in check, making the space a desirable rental venue for events year-round. WHERE: Greenbuild 2013, Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA. WHEN: Urban Placemaking: A Golden Mile of Walkways, Gardens and Public Art Tour - Monday, November 18th (TM07), and Friday, November 22nd (TF07), 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET. Tour spaces are limited.

For natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilation, SHEV for short, smoke exhaust openings in the facade or roof are opened using electromotive drives if there is a fire. These openings expel rising heat, smoke and combustion gases to the outside. They are trig-gered by automatic and manual detectors as well as external alarm transmitters. One deciding factor for electromotive smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems, such as those offered by D+H, is that they can also be used for everyday natural ventilation when supplemented by cost-saving ventilation components. They are controlled by manual vent switches and remote controls, temperature sensors and weather detectors. Of course, the SHEV functions are placed over the ventilation functions. The double-benefit of safety and comfort in turn presents a cost-efficient overall solution.

Plus Better Scoring, Snapping and Ease of Handling Boost Efficiency on Job Site ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia-Pacific Gypsum's recently enhanced DensDeck® Prime Roof Board has demonstrated – in third-party tests–significant attributes that boost job site efficiency. DensDeck Prime ¼" fiberglass mat gypsum cover boards demonstrated 2.5 times greater flexural strength, per ASTM C473 test methodology, compared to competitive ¼" gypsum fiber boards. The tests were conducted by PRI, Construction Materials Technologies, earlier this year. For more information about the family of DensDeck roof boards, please visit www.DensDeck.com.

When Nancy Wells of Pura Vida Energy Systems of Monroeville, Pennsylvania, was referred to TRA Snow and Sun, Inc. by Big D Electric of Cumberland, Maryland, her goal was to solve a couple of problems. She needed a solar mounting system that would span across a 20 foot valley on a metal roof as well as a system for the 16 story tower condominium complex in Jaco, Costa Rica. The government exclusively controlled Costa Rica’s electrical system until 2010 and it took a year for Pura Vida to establish their solar business there. They now have three locations in Costa Rica, and a license from the government to import renewable energy products duty-free and sales tax exoneration. Pura Vida is an expert in dealing with the import/export issues, environmental factors, and government regulations. Installing solar panels on the existing Vista las Palmas, VLP, condominium complex included systems on a tower, gym and several carports. The tower and carport designs provided special challenges. Travis Washburn, CAD/CAM Engineer at TRA Snow and Sun, routinely sees various Flush Mount, Elevated, and Ballasted Solar Mounting Systems cross his desk, but he had never designed a mounting system spanning valleys quite like the VLP project in Jaco. Solar mounting rail spans are generally six feet or shorter to be able to withstand wind loads without being blown over. Washburn said, “The challenge on the elevated carport was the fact that the there was a twenty foot span across the valley that required engineered bracing at specific intervals. The twenty foot span is three times longer than the longest allowable rails span, requiring engineering and calculations.” TRA engineers and Pura Vida were in constant contact with each other using information such as wind load and elevation to design a system that would hold up under their specific conditions. Recently completed in September, there are more than 200 solar panels mounted using TRA’s engineered Elevated System on several carports and entrances to the complex. The condominium tower was another challenge for Pura Vida due to its height – 236 feet or 16 stories. Nancy Wells, Design Engineer for Pura Vida, stated, “For some of our first projects we cut the racking using locally obtained rails. For this one, we felt we needed some engineering so we contacted a number of different companies and their responses were usually, ‘A tower that is 236 feet off the ground? You can’t put racking up there. We can’t warrant that it will withstand the wind.’” TRA was able to design a Flush Mounted Solar Mounting System that is warranted against wind uplift, sheer and wind download. There are now 80 panels and micro-inverters securely mounted on the tall ocean view condominium tower providing energy for the common property, which includes lighting, elevators, two redundant air condition chiller units, along with water and pool pumps for the 51 residential units in the building.solar racking, solar mounting systems.

BIRMINGHAM, England, September 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A brand new category of patio doors, designed for a life without compromise A brand new category of patio doors with beautiful built-in screens and shades that enable homeowners to maximise indoor/outdoor living will debut to the UK public at the Grand Designs Live show in Birmingham from 4-6 October. Centor Integrated Doors enable homeowners to enjoy unprecedented control of their living environment and uninterrupted views of the world outside. The new integrated doors will be unveiled at the forthcoming Grand Designs Live event in Birmingham, where they can be seen and tested at stand number B658 between Friday 4 and Sunday 6 October. They are also available in showrooms nationwide from October. For more details visit http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www.centor.com • Ultimate versatility - enjoy indoor/outdoor living, all day and all year round with screens and shades that appear/disappear on demand • Sleek aesthetics - clean, contemporary design minimises visual interference • Flawless operation - effortlessly smooth fingertip-touch operation

MIAMI, Fla., Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new home project in Miami Beach, Fla., 2020 Alton, has been awarded LEED Platinum status and is, to the best of public knowledge, the highest-scoring LEED home at 120/89.5 in the nation. All doors and windows in this record-setting project were manufactured by CGI Windows & Doors. The 2020 Alton project is a joint effort of developer Matthew Lahn of the Florida Green Home Design Group and architect Ari Sklar of Sklarchitecture. Additional achievements for 2020 Alton: • HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Index: -8 (100 is normal for new construction); • Home Innovation Research Labs Green Certified: National Green Building Standard EMERALD (highest level), indicating that the home saves 60% or more of its energy use; and • Named an Energy Star ® Qualified Home: • Indoor airPLUS certified; and • Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) Platinum certified. All of these recognitions include the energy efficiency of windows and doors in their variables.

When planning a removable bike bollard installation, proper consideration should be paid to all the options available Removable Bike Bollards are multi-functional, traffic guidance and bike storage solutions. They divert traffic, prevent access, define access routes for vehicles AND their secure bike-locking arms provide top-notch security for bicycles. Best of all, removable bike bollards can even be temporarily removed to allow temporary access to emergency and delivery vehicles or to change access routes on a seasonal basis. When it comes to removable bike bollards, a lot of options are available and Reliance Foundry categorizes its options into two distinct categories. The first type, found in the removable bike bollard section of the site, is installed with permanently installed receivers that are installed below grade during installation. To remove this style of removable bike bollard, a lock is removed from either a chain or a lid and the bollard is simply lifted out of the receiver. All standard bike bollards can also be installed with specialized hardware to make them temporarily removable and this makes up the second category of removable bike bollards. Reliance Foundry offers both premium and economy mountings that allow bike bollards to become temporally removable and each of these operates in a unique manner. To find the correct removable bike bollard for every application, proper consideration should be paid to the different options that are available.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Huber Engineered Woods LLC, leading manufacturer of innovative building solutions, today announced its ZIP System® R-Sheathing is the first insulated structural panel to achieve code approval under the International Code Council Evaluation Service's (ICC-ES) updated acceptance criteria for proprietary sheathing panels. The ICC-ES revised its acceptance and testing criteria for proprietary sheathings earlier this year to provide a path for 2009 and 2012 code recognition. The more strenuous acceptance criteria ensures products comply with the 2009 and 2012 editions of the IRC and IBC. ZIP System R-Sheathing is currently the only insulated structural panel to have achieved recognition under the new guidelines and to have 2009 and 2012 code-recognized shear wall design values. ZIP System R-Sheathing is a five-in-one insulated panel designed to provide bulk water, thermal, air, and moisture resistance while delivering unmatched strength and durability. Installed with ZIP System™ tape to create a seamless airtight seal, ZIP System R-Sheathing is a superior insulated panel for greater energy efficiency and reduced heating and cooling costs. The performance standards of ZIP System R-Sheathing can be reviewed through the ICC-ES Evaluation Report (ESR-3373). This independent, third party report provides confirmation to builders and code officials that ZIP System R-sheathing meets current code requirements.

KALAMAZOO, Michigan—The Chipman collection marks the most recent addition to Landscape Forms’ Terrace Life group of products. “Design professionals know Landscape Forms as a manufacturer of site furniture for streetscapes, parks and campuses,” explains company president Richard Heriford. “Now we are going to places we haven’t been before with furniture by award-winning architects and landscape architects designed specifically for terraces, rooftop gardens and other private and protected spaces. With Terrace Life we’re creating new modern classics.” Designed by landscape architect Robert Chipman, the new collection features a cast aluminum table and chair of stunning sculptural form conceived for more intimate social spaces.

Signature bollard model helps integrate perimeter security with site’s historic architecture. When designers at the Beta Inc. were tasked with overseeing the layout and installation of security bollards outside Boston’s Famous Fenway Park, they knew that maintaining the site’s historic feel would be paramount. Fenway Park is the oldest park in use in Major League Baseball and it still boasts much of the original architecture from 1912. It was necessary to provide anti-ram protection in several areas where large numbers of pedestrians converge but the designers also recognized that unadorned steel pipe bollards would clash with the time-honored design of the historic ballpark. The designers found the solution in the authentic-looking, old-world design of Reliance Foundry’s model R-7539 decorative bollards. Composed of ductile iron and featuring a spherical cap and fluted shaft, the model R-7539 perfectly coincides with early 20th century architectural motifs. It stands 3 feet tall and features a hollow shaft that allows it to be installed alone or over security pipe bollards. With the assortment of standard mounting options offered by Reliance Foundry, this versatile architectural highlight can be used in a wide variety of applications, including the security pipe bollard ornamentation for which it was used at Fenway Park.

A Conference on Buildings and Ideas, Featuring Recent Built Work and Roundtable Discussions Saturday, September 21 from 10AM-5PM at The Museum of Modern Art SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope ® will sponsor "In Pursuit of Architecture," a conference on buildings and ideas presented by the journal, ­Log­ , to mark its 10th anniversary and 29th issue. The conference will be held at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 10 am to 5 pm. Co-organized by the Department of Architecture and Design at The Museum of Modern Art and Log, an independent journal on architecture and the contemporary city founded in 2003 by Cynthia Davidson, the conference presents a series of roundtable discussions about the physical and conceptual challenges of creating architecture. To learn more about the conference, visit www.anycorp.com/inpursuit. The conference features the recently built work of 10 ground-breaking architects, selected from an open, international call for submissions: 51N4E (Brussels), Barkow Leibinger (Berlin), C+S architects (Treviso), LAN (Paris), MOS (New York City), Neil M. Denari Architects (Los Angeles), OFFICE Kersten Geers, David Van Severen (Brussels), Preston Scott Cohen (Cambridge), Reiser + Umemoto (New York City) and UNStudio (Amsterdam). These architects will be joined by four architecture critics—Sam Jacob (London), Sylvia Lavin (Los Angeles), Emmanuel Petit (New Haven) and Sarah Whiting (Houston)—to discuss architectural ideas, what it takes to build them, and how to measure the cultural value of architecture.

September 2013 - As of today, all operators will have yet another tool for staying informed and up-to-date about Marmomacc - the next edition is scheduled 25-28 September. The new official APP with all information about the Show and scheduled events in the impressive Marmomacc programme is available through Apple Store and Google Play. The Marmomacc APP is organised around two functional macro areas with dedicated services for exhibitors and visitors provided through simple and intuitive interactions. For example, users can search for exhibitors in the electronic catalogue and locate them graphically on the Exhibition Centre map that can be navigated in touch screen mode. For visitors, the various functions integrated into the app include a digital agenda which can be used to make appointments with exhibitors. The QRCode reader, lastly, can be used to store (and retrieve later) all contacts established during the visit to the exhibition.

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From the Emerald Necklace to the Freedom Trail Sites, Boston’s green spaces are revered by tourists and locals alike. The Landscape Architect’s Guide to Boston, launched today by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), offers insider information about these designed landscapes and others you may not have heard of. It is located at www.asla.org/boston. Boston has long been a trendsetter when it comes to urban design and sustainability. Its landscape architects have played a crucial role in making the city a better place to live, starting in the late 19th century, when Frederick Law Olmsted designed the Emerald Necklace, to today's generation of landscape architects who are creating waterfront parks and beloved green spaces. Boston ranks in the top 10 nationally for sustainability, park space and quality of life, in large part because its designed landscapes are integral to its urban fabric. The guide is divided into 26 distinct tours in diverse neighborhoods in Boston, Cambridge and Brookline. Each tour covers multiple neighborhoods, and includes a printable walking or biking map for easy exploration. The guide was created by ASLA in partnership with 28 nationally recognized landscape architects, all of whom are designers of the public realm and leaders in sustainable design. The guides were asked to explain the sites from a landscape architect’s point of view and show how the design of these sites influences how people interact with or even feel about these places. Media wishing to interview the guides or learn more about the website should contact Karen Grajales, public relations manager, at ktgrajales@asla.org or (202) 216-2371.

BRUSSELS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global spray foam insulation manufacturer Icynene announced today the launch of its regionally-specific European product line, H2Foam™ to address specific needs of architects and builders within the region. The H2Foam™ product line includes an open-cell, light-density spray foam - H2Foam Lite™ - and a closed-cell rigid spray foam - H2Foam Forte™ - with additional products in the pipeline. All H2Foam™ products are 100% water-blown making them an environmentally sound alternative to other spray foam products available on the market. H2Foam Forte™ is the world’s first 100% water-blown rigid closed-cell spray foam insulation product merging the standard key benefits of closed-cell spray foam together with the opportunity to improve building performance and minimise environmental impact.

TORONTO, Sept. 9, 2013 /CNW/ - Today, Caesarstone Canada introduced six new designs to its dynamic Classico collection. New to the line are striking patterns, rich in colour and texture, designed to complement any space. As quartz and surface industry market leaders, Caesarstone Canada developed the new line of designs in response to global colour trends. These latest cutting-edge designs are inspired by some of the world's most beautiful natural stone. Among the new decadent hues are four additions to the already successful Supernatural series including 5100 Vanilla Noir , 5110 Alpine Mist, 6003 Coastal Grey and 6131 Bianco Drift . Both 5100 Vanilla Noir and 5110 Alpine Mist are characterized by beautiful striking veins while 6003 Coastal Grey and 6131 Bianco Drift were designed with an opulent granite texture, refined by a clean and glossy feel that evoke the look of innate stone. Also joining the Classico collection are the 4000 series additions 4130 Clamshell and 4460 Summer Rye . Both of these patterns add rich colour and texture to the series and bring an element of nature with their warmth and depth. These designs fuse together a sophisticated blend of soft-tones with intricate details, offering the versatility to suit a variety of interiors and colour palettes. Caesarstone surfaces consist of up to 93 per cent quartz, one of nature's strongest minerals. They retain the cool tactile qualities of natural stone, while offering design freedom with almost unlimited application possibilities. Caesarstone quartz surfaces are virtually maintenance-free, making them the ideal choice for kitchen countertops, backsplashes and bathroom vanities.

MONROE, Ohio, Sept. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Deceuninck North America, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality systems for windows, doors, and outdoor living, is introducing an advanced fiber glass technology based on materials from Bayer MaterialScience. Rovex is a polyurethane composite technology that includes bio-based materials and offers superior structural, thermal, and environmental performance. Attendees at GlassBuild (September 10 to 12 at the Atlanta World Congress in Atlanta, Ga.) will have the opportunity to see Rovex integrated into the sash of ICON 8000 Series Doors at Deceuninck's exhibition booth (#1301). In addition to integrating Rovex into the ICON 8000 Series Doors, Deceuninck is offering the technology as a complete, in-house manufacturing solution. The company provides engineering support, design and optimization; tooling and production; and custom pultrusion to meet specific production needs. For more information about Deceuninck North America, please visit www.deceuninck-americas.com.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Realising the importance of green environment, Ecobuild, the world's biggest event for sustainable design, construction and built environment is here to provide solutions that help increase efficiency and quality while reducing the operation costs to the Architectural, Building and Construction industry. Held together with Green Build Asia, Eco Light Asia and Solar Asia, the geo-adaption Ecobuild Southeast Asia will commence at Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 17 – 19 September 2013. Show highlights include: • 250 exhibitors from 22 countries • International Sustainable Infrastructure and Built Environment Conference 2013– high- powered presentations that helps provide multiple environmental solutions. www.ecobuildsea.com/Conference • Technical Seminars - showcase of latest environmental products and technology to trade buyers. www.ecobuildsea.com/seminars • Debate Sessions – listen and engage with top global industry leaders i.e. BRE, Fosters and Partners, Carbon Trust and many more. www.ecobuildsea.com/debate Ecobuild Southeast Asia has received extraordinary support from key industry players including Ministry of Work, Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA), Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) and many more. Also, the all-electric, zero emission Nissan LEAF will serve as the official transport mode during event.

Awarded for Best Industry Website, Most Innovative Marketing Program for Genius™ Window MONROE, Ohio, Sept. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Deceuninck North America, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality systems for windows, doors, and outdoor living, is pleased to announce that the company received two 2013 Crystal Achievement Awards for Best Industry Website and Most Innovative Marketing Program for the introduction of Genius™ Window System. Both awards are in the industry supplier category.

Studies estimate that manufacturers will use more than 1.7 billion pounds of recycled glass in 2013 ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www.naima.org) announced the results of a recent survey of its members' use of pre- and post-consumer recycled materials in insulation products in 2012. The survey includes data from both U.S. and Canadian manufacturing facilities. According to the survey, U.S. manufacturers used almost 1.6 billion pounds of recycled glass in the production of residential, commercial, industrial, and air handling thermal and acoustical insulation. Manufacturers estimate they will use more than 1.7 billion pounds in 2013. NAIMA Canada members together used nearly 300 million pounds of recycled glass in the production of residential, commercial, industrial, and air handling thermal and acoustical insulation. U.S. and Canadian facilities used more than 474 million pounds of recycled blast furnace slag in the production of thermal and acoustical insulation. Since the Industry's recycling program began in 1992, NAIMA members' plants have diverted over 43.8 billion pounds of recycled materials from the waste stream. "NAIMA members are committed to promoting sustainability by using recycled materials to produce energy-saving insulation products that improve a building's energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact," said Kate Offringa, President and CEO of NAIMA. "Fiber glass, rock wool and slag wool insulation are some of the best choices available for residential and commercial building." While recycled content is just one indicator of a product's environmental impact, the survey results illustrate the significant impact that an industry can affect through the conscientious use of materials. For more information about the environmental benefits of fiberglass, rock wool and slag wool, visit www.naima.org or www.insulationinstitute.org today.

Join us for a Webinar on September 12 Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www2.gotomeeting.com/register/704687722 Waterstops for Environmental Compliance of Liquid Tight Concrete Structures is a targeted course of instruction and professional development for engineering firms engaged in the design of chemical, industrial, and environmental projects such as secondary containment of hazardous waste, industrial wastewater, ozone contactors, and others. The course is technical in nature and describes waterstops role in fluid-proofing concrete joints, chemical resistant polymers and steels, and state and federal regulations of compliance. The course is presented in one (1) hour time frame. Additionally, course attendees are eligible for Continuing Professional Development credit, as David is an instructor with both the Louisiana Engineering Society and the Louisiana Professional Engineers and Land Surveying Board. Course is certified for one (1) Professional Development Hour credit. Title: Waterstops for Environmental Compliance of Liquid Tight Concrete Structures Date: Thursday, September 12, 2013 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server Mac®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.6 or newer Mobile attendees Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet

After 40 years, Duradek, the original Walkable Roofing Membrane gains recognition for the best new products in 2013 with two new stylish additions to their successful line of vinyl membranes. Professional Builder Readers Chose Duradek Ultra Cork Macchiato as one of the 101 Best New Products for 2013. This best product recognition is given to the products that receive the most interest from Professional Builder readers, and with and with an audience reach of more than 112,000 home building professionals each month, all of whom have the authority to buy or specify building products. We are proud to stand out amongst the thousands of quality building products available. Professional Remodeler Readers Chose Duradek Ultra Forest Floor Ash as one of the 101 Best New Products for 2013. This best product recognition is given to the products that receive the most interest from Professional Remodeler readers, and with an audience reach of 63,000 remodelers each month, we are proud to stand out amongst the thousands of quality building products available.

ATLANTA, Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia-Pacific Design Studio, an online resource portal for the design and construction industry from Georgia-Pacific Gypsum, has expanded its offering to include downloadable files that make 3D design easier, faster and more accurate for architects, specifiers and contractors using Division 9 products. Now, more than 125 files built in the AutoDesk® Revit® software and 23 files built in SketchUp, a 3D modeling offering from Trimble Navigation Limited, are available in the Georgia-Pacific Design Studio. The files, which include wall, floor/ceiling combinations; area separation wall; and shaftwall assemblies designed with Georgia-Pacific Gypsum products, can be easily downloaded or imported into Revit or SketchUp for Building Information Modeling (BIM) models. The Revit and SketchUp files – and related resources – are available at www.GPDesignStudio.com. Other tools available at www.GPDesignStudio.com are: • Assemblies Library – searchable database of detailed information, illustrations and performance characteristics for numerous wall systems and assemblies using Georgia-Pacific Gypsum products • CAD Drawings –2D CAD details of various assemblies, available in multiple formats • LEED® Calculation Tools -- concise information about a product's potential LEED credit contribution in the U.S. and Canada, including specific data regarding recycled content and regional materials • Online Architectural and Roofing Binders – Division 9 and Division 7 compilations of specifications, working documents and case histories • Residential Wall Systems Comparison Tool – for examining and comparing recommended pre-configured wall systems in five climate zones based on fundamental performance characteristics using different claddings, insulations and interior membranes.