Amanda Gibney Weko is an architectural writer, communication consultant, and frequent contributor to Building Enclosure. Trained as an architect, she bridges the worlds of construction and communication, able to understand and articulate technical concepts. Her practice, AGW Communications, is based outside Philadelphia in Haddonfield, N.J. She can be reached at amanda.weko@agwdesigncommunications.com.

How a Glazing Contractor Advanced NACC Program Best Practices

Amanda Gibney Weko

June 24, 2024

The North American Contractor Certification program has experienced quite a bit of growth this year, with the first certified contractors in Louisiana, New Hampshire, and on Long Island, N.Y.

The North American Contractor Certification

A consistency, quality and safety benchmark for glazing contractors

Amanda Gibney Weko

March 22, 2021

A survey of over 340 industry professionals cited most defects and failures were caused by installer and/or glazing contractor insufficiencies

Modern Structure Stands Tall

Amanda Gibney Weko

June 14, 2019

A dramatic glass and metal building enclosure helps the Hamilton Court Amenities Building attract attention

Preserving the Integrity of an Aging Building

Amanda Gibney Weko

March 14, 2018

The educational building underwent a 15-month, $80 million, LEED Gold certified renovation

Blending Security, Transparency Into High-Performing Facility

Obscured Solidity

Amanda Gibney Weko

October 6, 2017

The new Pennsylvania State Police Headquarters in Philadelphia debuted as the region’s primary public safety facility

Collaborative Effort Achieves Sustainable Design

Amanda Gibney Weko

March 31, 2017

A diverse team achieved the goals by incorporating sustainable design, a hybrid building structure and an energy-efficient envelope

Old Meets New

Amanda Gibney Weko

March 3, 2016

How integrating traditional timber framing and modern SIPs creates sustainable structures

Combining Timber Framing with High-Performance Building Envelopes

Amanda Gibney Weko

June 24, 2015

One of the oldest wood crafts in the world, timber framing involves connecting heavy wood timbers with mortise and tenon joinery

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Amanda Gibney Weko

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How a Glazing Contractor Advanced NACC Program Best Practices

The North American Contractor Certification

Modern Structure Stands Tall

Preserving the Integrity of an Aging Building

Blending Security, Transparency Into High-Performing Facility

Collaborative Effort Achieves Sustainable Design

Old Meets New

Combining Timber Framing with High-Performance Building Envelopes

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