Firm Billings Soften, Expect Flat Revenue

The latest American Institute of Architects and Deltek Architectural Billings Index reportedly found that billings are seeing a decline for the third consecutive month.

Louisville Receives Asphalt Initiative Grant

Philanthropic organization Bloomberg Philanthropies has reportedly granted $25,000 to the Louisville Metro Government to paint artwork on curb bump outs and extensions, in addition to a mura...

NE Rainbow House Sends Colorful Message

A “rainbow” house in Omaha, Nebraska, has reportedly gained attention for its bright shades, while also spreading a positive message throughout the neighborhood.

New Cladding Developments in Resin-Cast Shapes

by Karine Galla

The monochromatic, single-material building facade that dominated the look of commerc...

Color in a Multicultural City

by Jill Pilaroscia

Does red mean strength, power, love? Prosperity, rage, death? Influences like politic...

Bloomberg Philanthropies has granted $25,000 to the Louisville Metro Government to paint artwork on what type of infrastructure?

A house in Omaha, Nebraska, has gained attention for its bright shade, with the house’s exterior having been painted what?

The white, gray and burgundy color scheme of the newly painted Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego has divided residents and preservationists, with concerns that the landmark’s paint job is not historically accurate. Do you believe colors should only be used if they are historically accurate to maintain full preservation?

A new building material, called polystyrene, is made up of large panels that are equipped with double galvanized steel mesh on the outside and then finished with 2 inches of concrete on either side, all made for homes to withstand a Category 5 hurricane. Do you believe new building material like polystyrene is the best solution to buildings’ exposure to extreme weather?

How do I clean off mortar smears that were allowed to cure for six months on a new architectural block building?

What is the best combination of metal and coatings for creating bright colors on public art and sculpture, keeping in mind durability, cost, maintenance, and gloss and color retention?

2019 Color Forecast: Optimism, Elegance, Calm: Aesthetics for the New Year

from PaintSquare Press, Winter 2018

Uncovering History: Paint Analysis & Restoration at the Eustis Estate

from D+D In Depth, December 2017 ; by AMY WOODALL, DURABILITY + DESIGN

When regional heritage organization Historic New England undertook restoration of the...

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E-Book: The Technology of Concrete Floor Coatings: A Durability + Design Collection

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Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.

Standard Test Method for Color Development in Tinted Latex Paints

issued by ASTM

5.1 A colorant sometimes fails to disperse completely in a base paint due to poor compatibility...

Standard Guide for Preparation, Maintenance, and Distribution of Physical Product Standards for Color and Geometric Appearance of Coatings

issued by ASTM

This guide covers three levels of physical product standards (preparation, maintenance, and dis...

Metamerism

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Metamerism is a basic and most important aspect of color technology. Its effects are ...

How to Account for Gloss When Measuring Color

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Many physical factors affect the way we see the color of objects. One of these factor...