How USG’s Levelrock Makes Mass Timber a Sound Decision
Story at a glance: Exposed timber ceilings create acoustic challenges, particularly in multifamily buildings where sound transmission between floors must meet code … Read more
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is a writer and civic strategist working at the intersection of place, policy, and narrative. His work has appeared in CityLab, Metropolis, Newcity and ARCHITECT, among others.
Benjamin Dov Schulman
Timber Construction is Redefining Sustainability
Story at a glance: The durability of timber, as measured in maintenance cycles, life cycle materiality, and building performance, is driving the … Read more
What Wood Does That Nothing Else Can
Story at a glance: Species selection is as much about managing client expectations as it is about structural performance, with trends like … Read more
Gensler’s Northside Forward Project in Minneapolis and How to Design for Community
Story at a glance: Gensler’s Andre Brumfield approaches every project embedded in community, studying a site’s social, cultural, and physical history before … Read more
Heavy Timber is Expanding What Architects Can Build
Story at a glance: Engineered timber products like glulam and CLT are enabling larger, more resilient structures across a growing range of … Read more
Smart Access Means a Smarter Stay and Seamless Hospitality
Story at a glance: Jamestown’s Scout Living blends short- and long-term stays in a single tech-forward development. Salto Systems enables keyless entry … Read more
The Benefits of Salto’s XS4 Eco Lock for Smart Lockers
Story at a glance: Salto’s XS4 Eco Lock brings wireless smart access to lockers across workplaces, fitness centers, transit hubs, and educational … Read more
How Smart Access Technology is Elevating the Eco-Luxury Spa Experience
Story at a glance: Salto and Gantner, both part of the SALTO WECOSYSTEM, offer integrated access solutions that deliver a seamless guest … Read more
The Future of Accessible Bathrooms
Story at a glance: Accessibility is evolving beyond ADA checkboxes, focusing on user needs and aesthetics. Manufacturers like Bestbath are pushing boundaries … Read more
Kingspan Light + Air and Solatube International on Health-Driven Lighting Innovation
Story at a glance: Circadian lighting considers how light impacts not just a space’s appearance but also the biology, mood, and performance … Read more