sustainability

LATICRETE Launches High-Performance VAPOR BAN™ Primer W for Faster, Cleaner Concrete Prep

A ready-to-use, epoxy-free formula engineered for maximum performance and healthier working conditions. Bethany, Conn. – LATICRETE, a manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, announces the launch of VAPOR BAN™ Primer W, a high-performance, water-based, all-in-one vapor barrier and primer. This next-generation product sets the standard in moisture mitigation, offering a safer, faster, and […]

Custom Steel Windows Elevate the Santa Barbara Airport’s Signature Style

Hope’s Jamestown175™ Series windows and doors help preserve architectural heritage while achieving LEED Gold certification for environmental sustainability. Preserving the “Santa Barbara airport experience” was official policy for the small Santa Barbara Municipal Airport when building the new 72,000 foot terminal building. The new terminal was designed to look old and in line with the […]

NIBS Takes Over SFTool, Unveils High Performance Building Guide for Future-Ready Federal Facilities

Formerly SFTool, the new platform strengthens government infrastructure planning with smarter, cost-effective building guidance. (WASHINGTON, D.C.) — The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) announced it has formally assumed management and development of the Sustainable Facilities Tool (SFTool), a widely respected digital platform originally developed by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Moving forward, the platform […]

CPL Enhances Ohio Presence with Columbus-Based Andrews Architects

New partnership combines innovation, people-first design, and strong client relationships across Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio — CPL, a full-service design firm serving public and private-sector clients for 50 years, is proud to announce a new partnership with Andrews Architects, a respected Columbus-based architecture firm known for its healthcare expertise and long-standing client relationships across Ohio. This […]

Exagres Unveils Bedford: A Limestone-Inspired Tile Collection that Blends Sustainability and Innovation

From terraces to wellness areas, Bedford offers a complete solution for every space. Bedford by Exagres is inspired by the essence of limestone. This groundbreaking tile collection unites technical innovations with a strong focus on sustainability. Thanks to the rich nuances of its limestone design and its neutral choice of colours (White, Sand and Pearl), […]

The New Habitat 26/27: Why Wellbeing Is Redefining How We Design Homes, Offices, Hotels and Retail Spaces

A new report by APE Grupo reveals that physical and mental wellbeing now leads spatial design priorities as homes, workplaces and public spaces adapt to a changing world. In a world increasingly shaped by loneliness, uncertainty and emotional precarity, spatial design is no longer merely an aesthetic or functional matter—it is becoming a tool for […]

Clayton Brings Affordable, Sustainable Housing Solutions to Urban and Suburban Markets at 2025 Shareholder Meeting

Leading national homebuilder showcases its latest projects in both suburban and urban areas, working to make homeownership more accessible OMAHA, Neb. – Clayton, a leading national builder of single-family attainable housing, showcased its innovative portfolio of homes at the annual Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting in Omaha, NE. The dynamic exhibit featured a display home and […]

Gres Aragón-Faveker Unveiled Innovative Porcelain Tile Solutions at Cevisama 2025

Once again, Gres Aragón-Faveker took part in CEVISAMA, the international tile show, in Valencia (Spain) from February 24th to 28th, where it showcased a wide variety of high-performance solutions and systems for cutting-edge architecture and building projects. The specialist in extruded porcelain tiles exhibited the latest in its energy-efficient ventilated façades, special and volumetric tiles, […]

Elevate 2025 Summit: NIBS Leads Conversation on Addressing Workforce Shortage in the Built Environment

NIBS is co-hosting the workforce summit with the International Code Council and National Building Museum on March 4 (WASHINGTON, DC) – To address the severity of the widening gap in America’s built environment workforce, the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is co-hosting a one-day event with the International Code Council and National Building Museum focusing on […]