Sacred structures: How timber shapes the architecture of worship

Photo by R. Garrity Powers Few building materials possess the profound ability to inspire a sense of reverence and evoke feelings the way that wood can. Timber has been written into the narrative of human experience, cultural heritage, and architectural innovation. As such, it naturally creates a bridge to both past and future. Since the […]

Winter retreat inspired by the Japanese art form

The facade’s exterior cladding is made from steel. Images courtesy Matt Winquist Located within the Powder Mountain Ski Resort in Salt Lake City, Utah, this ski-in/ski-out mountain sanctuary by Sparano + Mooney Architecture was inspired by Kirigami—the Japanese art of cutting and folding paper in a creative manner, a concept similar to origami from the […]

How Well Do You Know Steel Curtain Walls?

This week’s quiz is from Steel curtain walls: Revolutionizing facades. Put your facade knowledge to the test! From why steel is making a comeback over aluminum to how advanced framing and gasketing tech boosts performance and sustainability, this quiz challenges you on the key trends shaping high-performance curtain walls in today’s design and construction landscape. […]