Federal Brace Teams up with Chief Architect

Federal Brace added its complete product catalog to Chief Architect, a software that enables designers and architects to complete drawings, 3-dimensional renderings and 360 degree panoramas of projects, allowing them to perfect their design through modern technology. Federal Brace added its products with the goal of enhancing customer experience. Chief … Read more

Federal Brace Teams up with Chief Architect

Federal Brace added its complete product catalog to Chief Architect, a software that enables designers and architects to complete drawings, 3-dimensional renderings and 360 degree panoramas of projects, allowing them to perfect their design through modern technology. Federal Brace added its products with the goal of enhancing customer experience. Chief … Read more

Carol Ross Barney Receives 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award

AIA Chicago’s Board of Directors has selected Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, to receive the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. From her earliest projects to her most contemporary work as the founder of her namesake firm, Ross Barney has been elevating architecture in the public realm for more than 40 years. She … Read more

Carol Ross Barney Receives 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award

AIA Chicago’s Board of Directors has selected Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, to receive the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. From her earliest projects to her most contemporary work as the founder of her namesake firm, Ross Barney has been elevating architecture in the public realm for more than 40 years. She … Read more

Dwell On Design Announces Speaker for 2017

Dwell on Design announced architect Sir David Adjaye as the first of several in the new featured speaker series at Dwell on Design 2017. Adjaye’s use of materials and his sculptural ability have established him as a leading architect. Most recently, Adjaye gained recognition for his design of the Smithsonian Institute … Read more

Dwell On Design Announces Speaker for 2017

Dwell on Design announced architect Sir David Adjaye as the first of several in the new featured speaker series at Dwell on Design 2017. Adjaye’s use of materials and his sculptural ability have established him as a leading architect. Most recently, Adjaye gained recognition for his design of the Smithsonian Institute … Read more

ISFA to Offer CEUs through American Institute of Architects

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) has been approved to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to architects through an agreement with the American Institute of Architects (AIA). ISFA’s first presentation, “Solid Surface Design Basics” has already been approved as a course, providing one Learning Unit (LU) for participants. Additional courses … Read more

University of San Francisco Case Study: A look at the usage of the Avonite Wet Wall System

In fall of 2011, first-year students selected to live in Phelan Residence Hall were welcomed by a long-awaited change. As the oldest operating hall on campus since 1955, it’s one of the most popular for young student placement, but was also one of the most unlivable. The most anticipated renovation … Read more