RD Bi-Weekly NL | | | Case Study: Nauset Beach House by GOA ArchitectureFrom their office in New Haven, Connecticut, Lisa Gray, FAIA, and Alan Organschi have been designing buildings on Cape Cod for more than 20 years. Their portfolio—encompassing single-family homes, educational and cultural buildings, and elegant vehicular and foot bridges—has taken them to many parts of the New England coast. Their Modernist residences, in particular, are rooted in the simplicity of the region’s wind-scoured farmhouses.
“There’s a dusty silver shingle language and material, a lot of times kind of agricultural,” Lisa says. “The light is magical and strong and changes quickly. You see weather coming in. These shingled buildings are a perfect reflector of that...
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| | | AIA Announces 2025 Class of FellowsThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) has named the 2025 Class of Fellows. Elevating architects who exemplify architectural excellence, the College of Fellows is AIA’s highest membership honor. |
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| | | Private Residential Construction Spending Rises 1.5% in DecemberPrivate residential construction spending increased by 1.5% in December 2024, according to the latest U.S. Census Construction Spending data. It was the third consecutive monthly increase since September 2024. On a year-over... |
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| | | Frank Harmon Awarded Fay Jones School Legacy MedalThe University of Arkansas has awarded architect and author Frank Harmon, FAIA, the Fay Jones School Legacy Medal in Architecture. Harmon, founder and principal of Frank Harmon Architect in Raleigh, North Carolina, is the third recipient of... |
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| | | Builders’ Top Challenges for 2025The most significant challenge builders faced in 2024 was high interest rates, as reported by 91% of builders in the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index survey. A smaller, albeit still significant share of 78% expect interest rates to remain a problem in 2025. The next four most... |
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| | | Weaker Demand for Residential Mortgages PersistsLending standards for residential mortgages were essentially unchanged across most categories, while overall demand for most residential mortgages was weaker according to the Federal Reserve Board’s January 2025 Senior Loan Officer... |
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| | | 2025 Small Project Design Grant Now Open for SubmissionsThe Small Project Design advisory committee is pleased to announce the 2025 Small Project Design Knowledge Community Grant is now open for submissions. The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support for nonprofit... |
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| | | XCEED Siding® by VERSATEXXCEED Siding® by VERSATEX combines durability and elegance to enhance any home or building's exterior. Available in ten contemporary colors with a unique wood-like appearance, it requires minimal maintenance. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, XCEED® ensures peace of mind and protection against environmental challenges. A perfect choice for lasting beauty.
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| | | Hues based on seasonsFor anyone growing a little inured to the proliferation of “Color of the Year” pronouncements, BlueStar is countering with an entire palette of hues based on seasons. Shown here, Pigeon Blue is one of five soothing winter shades on offer. |
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| | | Internal cabinet organizersNew from German cabinetry company Hacker Kitchens is the “Vario insert system” of internal cabinet organizers. The system allows customization of a variety of the company’s pull-out drawers and shelving to tame the rattle and clank of unsecured kitchen objects. |
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| | | Case Study: House on the Park by Studio DwellOn the outside, the restored Italianate house in the Chicago neighborhood of Wicker Park looks as it did in 1885, when it was originally completed. Its red brickwork, limestone moldings, and intricate metal cornice are vibrant and... |
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| | | Case Study: Peach Court Garden ADU by Wittman EstesPeach Court had all the architectural bona fides of the best vintage Craftsman houses: a welcoming front porch, generously sized rooms with exposed oak box beams, diamond-pane doubled-leaded windows, and a stately... |
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| | | AIA LA Introduces Resilient Design Award in Response to WildfiresIn response to the devastating wildfires and the growing impact of natural disasters in Los Angeles and beyond, AIA|LA introduces the Resilient Design Award to its Residential Architecture Awards program. This category... |
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| | | Women’s Leadership Summit 2025 Heads to AtlantaConnect with the industry’s largest network of women in Atlanta November 3-5, 2025! Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS), founded by AIA, is a premier leadership experience that brings together the industry’s largest network of... |
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| | | ABI December 2024: Business Conditions End Year on Weak NoteThe AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score fell to 44.1 for the month as the share of firms reporting a decline in firm billings increased. Firm billings have now decreased for the majority of firms every month except two since... |
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| | | January 2025 AIA Consensus Construction ForecastAfter increasing by almost 20% in 2023 and another 6% last year, construction spending for nonresidential buildings—commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities—is projected to slow dramatically this year and next. Panelists... |
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