"Acoustics of education facilities – Rooms for speech, comfort or music," Rockfon's Gary Madaras discusses optimizing acoustics and the people within these spaces.

"Finishing innovations, options and trends for architectural aluminum products," by Linetec's Tammy Schroeder covers aesthetics, performance, sustainability, durability and other considerations.

"Specifying high-performance curtainwall in educational facilities," by Tubelite's Kevin Haynes discusses specificying, manufacturing, installing and customizing curtainwall, as well as several educational case studies.

Cover feature "Architectural zinc roofing considerations" shares proper specification, design and installation for an appealing, cost-effective, durable system capable of lasting for up to 80 years.

"Architectural organizations join to form the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA)," describes the unification of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA).

Case study on JW Marriott Nashville features Technoform's thermal barrier on high-performance window wall system.