The American Institute of Architects just wrapped up its annual Conference on Architecture in New York City, and it was a showcase for new developments in glass for residential applications. DWM’s June newscast takes a look at that and other products on display at the big event. Youtube Link

Representatives from the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) will be on hand to educate design professionals about the value of its energy performance rating label during the American Institute of Architect’s (AIA) Conference on Architecture, set for June 21-23 at the Javits Center in New York City. NFRC welcomes attendees to visit booth No. 3169 […]

Homeowners are demanding houses with less square footage and more indoor-outdoor living options, as well as features that will let them age in place. That’s according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey for the first quarter of 2017, which focuses on home and property design and the use of interior […]

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) kicks off its annual Conference on Architecture this week in Orlando, Fla. In conjunction with that, AIA recently announced the 14 recipients of its 2017 Housing Awards. The program, now in its 17th year, recognizes the best in housing design and promotes the importance of good housing as a […]

Kermit Baker, the chief economist for the American Institute of Architects in Washington, D.C., will discuss current economic factors affecting the commercial, institutional, and multifamily markets at the opening session of the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) National Architectural Door Conference, scheduled for May 9-10 at the Phoenix Convention Center. It precedes the Door and […]

Buoyed by increasing levels of demand across all project types, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) was positive in June for the fifth consecutive month. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine- to 12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported […]

Both the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the International Code Council (ICC) now accept FenestrationAssociate and FenestrationMaster coursework as continuing education credits. The AIA accepts the FenestrationAssociate and FenestrationMaster coursework as 11 and 13.5 Learning Units (LUs)/Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) hours, respectively. This means that completion of the courses allows professionals to fulfill […]

Across the show floor at the 2016 American Institute of Architects Convention last week, the word “contemporary” was repeated over and over, from one booth to the next. The event was held Thursday through Saturday in Philadelphia. This focus on modern-style trends was reflected in the widespread display of dark-colored products, particularly in the residential […]

In this month’s newscast we’re taking a close look at glass and other components shown at last week’s American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention. Click HERE to watch the video on Youtube.

This week, exhibitors at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention in Atlanta, Ga., are striving to show architects and prospective customers why they’re one-of-a-kind. The words “custom” and “unique” have been trending on the show floor, and that has not been lost on those representing the high-end door and window market. One of those […]