AAMA Releases Structural Silicone Glazing Guide

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association recently merged two previous publications to create AAMA SSGDG-1-17, also known as the "Structural Silicone Glazing Design Guidelines,” w...

London Financial District Skyscraper Approved

Hong Kong-based Lai Sun Development Company recently received approval for the construction of The Diamond, a 56-story tower in the heart of London's financial district. There has been oppos...

Apple Unveils Facade at New Macau Store

A new Apple flagship store has been unveiled in Macau, with architects from Foster + Partners boasting a facade that the team calls a “first of its kind.”

Delegated Design: Where Does the Buck Stop?

by Bob Bailey, AIA, CCS

With the increased use of delegated design in construction projects, questions have a...

Color Benefits Schools

by Jill Pilaroscia

The school environment is a clear example of how color shapes human experience and be...

What organization published the Architectural Painting Specification Manual?

True or false: Architectural coatings are sometimes called “Trade Sales Coatings.”

Some recent high profile projects have architectural designs that utilize ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) technology. Do you consider this material to be a viable option for years to come?

What paint/coatings trends are you watching most closely right now?

In what circumstances is third-party inspection recommended for commercial coating work?

Theoretically, how many LEED credits can be acquired for a newly constructed building through the use of coatings and related technologies?

2018 Color Forecast: Upcoming Trends Aim to Relax You, No Matter How You Define 'Comfort'

from D+D Print, Fall 2017 ; by Brandy Hadden, D+D News

See the color palettes several major paint and coatings manufacturers expect will dom...

Profiles in Coatings Excellence: Presenting the Winners of the 2017 D+D Elevation Awards

from D+D Print, Fall 2017 ; by Amy Woodall, Durability + Design

Meet this year’s award winners and discover what made their projects stand out — plus...

Free Webinar: High Performance Architectural Coating Series: Silicone Technology for Building Insulation Blankets

November 1, 2016

Free Webinar: The Relationship Between Aesthetics and Brand Image, and the Coatings to Achieve It

August 10, 2016

Free Webinar: What's in a Specification?

August 4, 2016

Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

The D+D Pro Video Series: An archive of webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com

A collection of archived webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

The D+D Pro Video Series: An archive of webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com

A collection of archived webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.

Standard Test Method for Leveling of Paints by Draw-Down Method

issued by ASTM

Leveling can affect the hiding and appearance of applied architectural coatings, the presence o...

Standard Guide for Testing High-Performance Interior Architectural Wall Coatings

issued by ASTM

This guide covers the selection and use of test methods for high-performance interior architect...

Standard Guide for Testing Water-Borne Architectural Coatings

issued by ASTM

This guide covers the selection and use of procedures for testing water-borne architectural coa...