The building’s new architecture, founded in pluralism, ensures the reimagined museum is a place for everyone. Image courtesy DIALOG Earlier defined by its Brutalist exterior, Glenbow Museum, now the JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture in Calgary, Alta., stood apart from the structures surrounding it. Designed by DIALOG, the building’s new architecture, founded in pluralism, ensures the reimagined museum is a place…
This week’s quiz is from The hidden hero: Why air barriers matter more than ever. Air leaks are silent, invisible, and expensive. From rising energy costs to moisture damage and IAQ issues, air barriers play a bigger role in building performance than most people realize. How well do you actually understand what’s stopping—or letting—air through…
Photos courtesy Cunningham Baron The construction industry is equipped with many tools to further its mission of fostering sustainable building practices. Assessing a building’s carbon footprint is a crucial tool for addressing concerns about climate change. Embodied carbon has emerged as a critical consideration in measuring the carbon footprint of building materials. However, this is…
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