gb&d magazine

Story at a glance: Architects at Gensler celebrate the lessons learned along the way in pursuing LEED. The leading architecture firm took an integrated design approach to a high-performance mass timber project in Texas.

Mention LEED certification, and many people picture scorecards, documentation, and uploaded forms. But the real value of LEED is not found in the paperwork;...

Story at a glance: Layered access and wire-free locks can make campuses safer and easier to manage, but technology cannot compensate for a missing emergency plan. Access control should be considered before key decisions about wiring, circulation, and interior zoning are complete. Schools can keep everyday movement simple while requiring additional verification after hours or at...

Story at a glance: As patient-centered care continues to shape the future of health care environments, a greater emphasis is being placed on spaces that promote wellness for both patients and caregivers. Pallas Textiles collections reflect this shift—designed to give architects and designers the flexibility to create calm, restorative spaces that respond to the evolving demands...

Story at a glance: KEE membranes offer strong protection from common causes of roof failure like punctures and UV exposure—and the water damage and other issues that can result. Experts say KEE membranes offer better fire resistance than many other roofing options. Yearly maintenance costs and life cycle costs are also typically lower with a KEE membrane than other options.

Story at a glance: On most large buildings, labor, access, surface preparation, and disruption cost more than the coating material, so how often a facade needs repainting shapes what a coating really costs. An AGC life cycle analysis based on Japanese steel bridge specifications found a FEVE fluoropolymer system cost about 10% more to apply than polyurethane—but as little as $1...