Vertical Forests: How Living Architecture Transforms Urban Density
Liz Keizerwaard
Vertical forests have moved from architectural experiment to proven typology over the past decade. What began with skeptics questioning whether trees could survive on high-rise balconies has evolved into a global movement spanning...
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PRODUCTS 10/1/2025How Exterior Aluminum Cladding Extends the Life of a Building
Parallel Architectural Products
A building's exterior tells a story before anyone steps inside. For commercial projects, that facade serves as both the public face and the first line of defense against the elements. Smart architects know that selecting wall pane...
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PROJECTS 9/16/2025La Gorce Island Residence by Choeff Levy Fischman
BIMsmith
La Gorce Island's newest residential project brings contemporary design to one of Miami's most exclusive waterfront locations. The 14,771-square-foot luxury villa combines sleek minimalism with sophisticated material selections, c...
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BIMSMITH 8/27/2025NEW Virtual CEU Session: High Wind Applications for Roof Top Pavers
BIMsmith Coffee Club
New Virtual CEU Session: High Wind Applications for Roof Top Pavers Presented by Belgard Commercial – September 3, 2025 – 1:00pm ET/12:00pm CT– AIA 1 LU DESCRIPTION Roof top paver systems have become an integral part of commer...
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BIMSMITH 7/9/2025Building Health from the Inside Out: A Look at WELL Certification in Action
BIMsmith
In a time when employee well-being is a top priority, the concept of healthy buildings has rapidly shifted from luxury to necessity. More organizations are seeking ways to create environments that support both physical health and ...
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ARCHITECTURE 5/20/2025Giving Samples a Second Life: How Swatchbox Found a Way to Make Sampling Circular
BIMsmith
The architecture and construction industry is facing a growing problem: sample waste. Product samples such as carpet tiles, color swatches, hardware kits, and finish boards play a key role in the design process. But once they have...
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REVIT 4/2/2025Revit 2026: Here's What You Need to Know about the Latest Release of Autodesk Revit
BIMsmith
Revit 2026 is here! Autodesk has officially released Revit 2026, introducing a long-awaited set of new features and performance enhancements. While the overall release is relatively modest in comparison to some years, the enhanc...
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