Indoor air quality and energy efficiency are critical considerations in building design as more people become aware of their impact on health and productivity. They’re also intricately linked — a well-sealed structure with effective ventilation maintains fresh air and minimizes electricity waste.
Outré West: The American School of Architecture from Oklahoma to California is a fascinating new exhibition at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. We were recently joined by exhibition curators and professors of architecture at the University of Oklahoma, Dr. Angela Person and Dr. Stephanie Pilat, to chat about the architects and concept behind this exhibition.
The building has a complicated hip roof design with several gabled dormers and valleys, as well as four cupolas around the structure. In total, the roof was over 29,000 square feet and was covered in both asphalt shingles and metal shingles.
Schenkel Shultz announced the completion of Daytona State College’s newest academic facility on its Deltona campus. Led by Schenkel Shultz Partner Ekta Desai and Architect Patrick Rauch, this multidisciplinary laboratory and academic center will enhance career pathways for students in healthcare and high-tech manufacturing.
Bart Rowland, the Director of Product Management for Henry Company, joined us to discuss his webinar, “Overcoming Common Challenges with Blindside Waterproofing". Listen in as Bart discusses some of the biggest challenges that blindside waterproofing can assist with.
In order to achieve a kid-friendly, yet modern aesthetic, insulated metal panels (IMPs) were selected as the building envelope. IMPs offer excellent design flexibility.