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An international force with a less-is-more design philosophy who focuses on cultural influences, kindness and hospitality is entering the realm of architecture. Flex-Ability Concepts is an advocate of this force—Tathiana Volpe-Ruiz—via its University of Oklahoma (OU) scholarship program. This is the 24th year Flex-Ability Concepts has offered a scholarship to OU architectural students like Volpe-Ruiz. https://lnkd.in/gRyiE8Tx #architects #scholarships #students

ClearEdge3D has announced the launch of Verity 2.0, the latest advancement of its flagship construction verification software. This new version offers enhancements to 1.0, including a seamless integration with Autodesk® and Revit®. https://lnkd.in/gFgYqaqF #design #software #construction

Expand Your Building Knowledge! Get ready for METALCON 2024! Enhance your building skills with valuable networking opportunities, along with in-depth and practical workshops you can add to your registration. Register Today - https://lnkd.in/grBrxfuK

Our buildings are typically designed to assume their HVAC systems are always operational and, as such, our structures are rarely equipped to withstand considerable periods without HVAC systems running and qualities of passive survivability are severely lacking. But, more refrigerants means more carbon. We need to better prioritize refrigerants in the building sector carbon conversation. https://lnkd.in/gAedp8Ri #carbon #emissions #HVAC

Landmarks Illinois announced the winners of the 2024 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards, an annual program honoring exceptional preservation efforts across Illinois. This year, the Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards are honoring rehabilitation and adaptive reuse projects in Alto Pass, Carterville, Chicago, Elgin, Rockford and Woodstock. https://lnkd.in/gQ4385J4 #renovation #preservation #construction

On August 21, 2024, reps from the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia, the New Zealand Registered Architects Board, and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) signed a new Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) that will expand access to opportunities for international architects. The new MRA goes into effect on November 6, 2024, and will replace the existing MRA between the three countries. https://lnkd.in/gWSRRT-F #architects #architecture #design

PAC-CLAD | Petersen has updated its color palette to feature new stocked colors and gauge availability for its PAC-CLAD architectural metal cladding systems, coil and flat sheets. Changes made reflect its commitment to providing a diverse selection of colors while maintaining inventory of the most frequently requested metal gauges to better support the needs of its customers. https://lnkd.in/gcqpDz5H #metal #cladding #steel

Presentations during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2024 Fall Conference will center around a range of topics including efficient field testing, architectural color trends, the purpose of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), corrosion resistance and more. Join FGIA September 16-19 for either the in-person conference in Minneapolis, MN or online via the virtual experience. https://lnkd.in/g8hfZms2 #sustainability #glazing #fenestration

The Rising Stars Program, which is designed to empower the next generation of underrepresented youth by providing opportunities for sustainable careers in construction, will be participating at the U.S. Green Building Council Workforce Development Summit. Tremco CPG Inc. https://lnkd.in/gmeGExJu #students #construction #design

Knight Wall Systems announced the launch of ANKIT™, a proprietary new fastener to be used in conjunction with Knight’s CI® and HCI systems to further aid in overcoming the challenges of thermal bridging and wind-driven rain. https://lnkd.in/grPcWmmp #fasteners #continuousinsulation #construction