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How to Understand and Apply Adaptive Reuse in Architecture

Adaptive reuse architecture (adaptive reuse buildings) offers communities a way to breathe new life into old, abandoned structures by converting them into usable and needed spaces, like low-income housing, community centers, or mixed-use venues. Adaptive reuse architecture projects can cost…

Building Enclosure Systems in Architecture

Building enclosure systems include below-grade and above-grade portions of a structure that physically separates the interior from the exterior environment. The components of a building enclosure system include the: Base floor systems Foundation wall systems Above-grade wall systems Doors and…

EIFS Architecture: Everything You Should Know

To ensure a building project's long- and short-term success, today's architects must balance aesthetics, economics, function, building science, and sustainability in designing new buildings. The growing demand for sustainable construction, like that achieved with EIFS architecture, has increased the profitability…

The Best Exterior Wood Cladding Systems for Your Commercial Project

StoCast Wood offers a superior commercial building cladding solution over natural or engineered wood. Lightweight, resin cast, flexible, wood-grain StoCast Wood creates an authentic wood appearance that mimics nature's textures while incorporating enhanced performance features.

9 Architectural Facades for High Performance Buildings

Architects refer to a building's exterior wall as its facade. Architectural facades set the building's style, from a unique facade with glass cladding and asymmetrical windows to a welcoming facing with warm brick, expansive windows, and a large porch.

Celebrating Black History Month 2022 with a look at three leaders in architecture

lture and the efforts Black stories have made to society. As in many industries, Black professionals have helped shape architecture far and wide.

That’s a wrap: Taking a look at Sto Corp.’s top social media posts of 2021

Here are our top social media posts from each month (so far) of 2021.

So you want to become an architect?

So you want to become an architect? Buckle up, as it can be a long haul, though there are many paths to take to get to your desired goal.

Who does what? Defining five key roles in the building design and commercial real estate industries

There is a plethora of roles of professionals in the architecture, engineering and construction industries as well as in commercial real estate, and it can be tough for the outsider looking in to determine who does what.

Celebrating Thanksgiving with four buildings shaped like food

In a nod to Thanksgiving, we hope you enjoy these four buildings shaped like food.

Exploring unexpected exterior designs with three crinkled facades

This collection of unexpected exterior building designs are some of our favorites that stand out from the crowd.

Lettuce celebrate food’s influence on architecture

It’s something to taco ‘bout: Food and architecture have an interesting relationship.

Four buildings inspired by music

Both a pleasure to the senses, music and architecture can go hand in hand. Here are four of our favorite buildings inspired by music.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Three influential professionals influencing the architecture of today

With Hispanic Heritage month getting started, today, the Architrends blog pays tribute to the incredible Hispanic professionals who have had an impact on the field of architecture.

Architecture and video games: Where inspiration works both ways

Architecture and video games can go hand-in-hand, and one particular case shows a surprising example where video game designers have offered assistance in restoring a real-world historical landmark.

Exhausted your streaming list? Here are three movies for architectural inspiration

Here is a round-up of movie suggestions from top design publications for architectural inspiration.

Five unique building façade designs that ooze creativity

Some buildings can stop you in your tracks. Here is just a sample of unique building façade designs that have us floored by their creativity.

Celebrating America’s Black architects: Two visionaries from the past, two from the present

In honor of Black History Month, the Architrends blog takes a look at four Black architects – two from the past and two visionaries of today - who are among the many worth celebrating.

Best of the bests: 5 of our favorite projects from 2020 best of architecture lists

It’s a fun time of the year, where some of the most popular architecture and design publications release their lists of top-ranking architecture projects from the past year.

Architecture employment and COVID 19: Current impacts and the future of the industry

COVID-19's impact on employment in the building design and construction industry remains a patchwork across states.

Increasing diversity in the field of architecture

This year’s NCARB By the Numbers report from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards offers the latest insights into gender representation and ethnic diversity in the field of architecture.

Autodesk and architects face off

A July 27th letter addressed to Andrew Anagnost, President and Chief Executive Officer of Autodesk from leading architecture firms has brought to the forefront the issue of architectural software costing.

Recent developments in sustainability initiatives for commercial buildings

Energy efficiency, reduced carbon output and sustainability measures have been targets for those designing and operating commercial buildings for some time. Now, with Net Zero – where a building emits zero or less emissions through reduction measures - the goalposts are shifting even further.

How to Understand and Apply Adaptive Reuse in Architecture

Building Enclosure Systems in Architecture

EIFS Architecture: Everything You Should Know

The Best Exterior Wood Cladding Systems for Your Commercial Project

9 Architectural Facades for High Performance Buildings

Celebrating Black History Month 2022 with a look at three leaders in architecture

That’s a wrap: Taking a look at Sto Corp.’s top social media posts of 2021

So you want to become an architect?

Who does what? Defining five key roles in the building design and commercial real estate industries

Celebrating Thanksgiving with four buildings shaped like food

Exploring unexpected exterior designs with three crinkled facades

Lettuce celebrate food’s influence on architecture

Four buildings inspired by music

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Three influential professionals influencing the architecture of today

Architecture and video games: Where inspiration works both ways

Exhausted your streaming list? Here are three movies for architectural inspiration

Five unique building façade designs that ooze creativity

Celebrating America’s Black architects: Two visionaries from the past, two from the present

Best of the bests: 5 of our favorite projects from 2020 best of architecture lists

Architecture employment and COVID 19: Current impacts and the future of the industry

Increasing diversity in the field of architecture

Autodesk and architects face off

Recent developments in sustainability initiatives for commercial buildings

Glass exteriors in commercial buildings: Four incredible buildings with glass facades

Accessible building design: Making buildings better for all

Blurring lines between indoor and outdoor design in commercial buildings

The architecture and design industry’s response to COVID-19

How sustainable campus design affects students and operators

Advancing the careers of women in architecture and construction

Compelling Irish architecture and its influence on American history

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