Green Bridges to Connect New Headquarters

New York-based Steve Holl Architects have recently released design plans for new headquarters for genome machine intelligence company iCarbonX (Shenzhen, China).

Greenhouse Proposed for Notre Dame Roof

In the wake of Notre Dame Cathedral’s devastating fire, Paris-based architects Studio NAB have submitted a design proposing a greenhouse and educational apiary to sit upon the damaged landma...

Gehry Designs Warner Bros. HQ

Architect Frank Gehry of Gehry Partners has designed a set of office buildings for Warner Bros. future headquarters in Burbank, California.

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...

True or false: Graphene is being used in coatings for corrosion protection as well as in architectural coatings.

What organization published the Architectural Painting Specification Manual?

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, along with the city’s Department of Buildings, announced just last month that there would be major updates taking effect in the city’s building code, including reducing barriers to cost-effective construction and developing a wider range of materials and technologies. The changes represent the first major revisions to the standard in 70 years. Do you think other cities are in need of these kinds of upgrades?

Recently, an opening ceremony was held for the debut of New York City’s $25 billion Hudson Yards development, which includes a 150-foot-tall interactive centerpiece dubbed "the Vessel." Do you think other U.S. cities will be inspired to start building more innovative structures?

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...

Architectural Metal Coatings: What is in a Coating Specification?

Liquid and powder coatings each have particular characteristics, and a variety of nomenclature is used to achieve similar results—for example: high-performance coating of the alumi...

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...