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From concept to constructability: How Design-Assist turns challenges into innovation

Dallas, Texas, (October 30, 2025) – Challenged with a highly complex façade renovation, a fast-tracked timeline, and aggressive thermal efficiency requirements, a traditional Design-Bid-Build approach would not have enabled Bruner/Cott Architects to design and implement the technology needed for the Harvard Graduate School of Design’s Gund Hall envelope renewal project in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

From concept to constructability: How Design-Assist turns challenges into innovation

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Greater Energy Efficiency Possible with Launch of Innovative Storefront Systems from Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc. ("OBE"), a ...

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Bird Guard Glass, A Clear Commitment, Clear Vision

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® (OBE), a leading manufacturer of architectural glass and glazing solutions, proudly introduces Bird Guard Glass ...

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Securing Educational Environments: A Glazier’s Guide

Glazing contractors specializing in education projects are on the front lines of school security. They understand the delicate balance between ...

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Renovating Harvard’s Gund Hall

In the realm of architectural preservation and sustainable design, few projects exemplify the delicate balance between honoring architectural heritage and meeting modern energy ...

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Join Us at GlassBuild 2024 

Excitement is building across the industry as GlassBuild 2024 prepares to launch in the backyard of our own HQ: Dallas, Texas. This year's event promises to be a hub of innovation, networking ...

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Hurricane, high-wind zones get added protection with launch of new StormMax® Level E products from Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc. (“OBE”) ...

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Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®, Inc. appoints Mark Adamson as Chief Executive Officer

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc. ("OBE"), the leading manufacturer, fabricator and distributor ...

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Retrofitting a 1970s-era co-op

The retrofit of the Windmill Line Co-operative building in the heart of Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market neighborhood involved the occupied replacement of the 1970s-era windows that ...

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Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®, Inc. Acquires Midwest Glass Fabricators

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc. ("OBE") announced that it has completed the acquisition of Midwest Glass Fabricators, Inc. ...

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Trees on Main Glass Facade Welcome Visitors to Parkland Hospital

Parkland Memorial Hospital, in Dallas, Texas, has many striking aspects. But for sublime beauty ...

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Quinnipiac Health & Wellness Center | Designing for Experience

Led by Boston firm designLAB architects, the 55,000-square-foot home of Quinnipiac University's new health and wellness center ...

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Eastern Washington University | Interdisciplinary Science Center

The Eastern Washington University Interdisciplinary Science Center is the social hub and heart of the school’s research complex in ...

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Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®, Inc. Acquires Syracuse Glass Company

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc. ("OBE") announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Syracuse Glass Company ...

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Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® Announces Its New High Performing Thermal Curtain Wall

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® (OBE), a leading global supplier of architectural glass, metal ...

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OBE Emerging Leader Among Women MAKE Awards Excellence In Manufacturing Recognition

The Manufacturing Institute Will Honor Viktoria Tabeleva Leal, OBE Operations Excellence ...

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Terra Swing Access Door Earns Spot on the Building Design+Construction Top 75 Products List

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc. (OBE), the leading manufacturer, fabricator, and ...

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Balancing Design Intent with Security

Bullet-resistant or ballistics rated? Forced-entry resistant? Safety glazing? There are a number of approaches to security for any given project ...

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Considerations for Retrofits and Adaptive Reuse

Millions of square feet of vacant building space have been on the minds of architects and developers even before the pandemic ...

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Thermal Performance – Fenestration for the seasons

As the seasons change and our heating systems start to come on in many parts of the country, we're reminded of the importance of our ...

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Prepare Your Projects for Weather Events With the Right Planning and Products

How to manage issues that can sidetrack your path toward buildings that will stand up to storms ...

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SystemSelect Design Tool for LEED v4.1 Green Building Designs

Architects and building designers need tools that help them understand how architectural glass and metal systems will perform thermally ...

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Glass 101: An In-Depth AIA Credited Course on Glass Production & Fabrication

Whether you are an architect, glazing contractor, or new to the glass industry, a basic ...

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Battling Construction’s Biggest Headwinds With Design-Assist Alliances

Architecture and design professionals are expected to be experts in hundreds of ...

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Reducing the Footprint of Your Façade

Parkland Memorial Hospital, in Dallas, Texas, has many striking aspects. But for sublime beauty, design ingenuity and emotional resonance ...

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Bringing Together Historic and Modern Architecture

Originally designed in 1876, the Woburn Public Library was built to serve a community of 13,000. As the local community continued to grow ...

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How Accessible Design Elements Can Benefit All Building Occupants

Designing for accessibility is often driven by compliance; however, a more inclusive design approach can result in products that ...

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How Decorative Glass Fabrication Technology Provides Design Flexibility

Decorative glass techniques such as digital printing, ceramic frit, and acid etching ...

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How Sunshades Combine a Visual Accessory With the Ability to Improve Energy Efficiency

As architects look to help buildings be a solution on global climate change, they shouldn’t ...

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A Look Inside Watershed: One of Seattle’s Most Sustainable Buildings

Watershed is a 7-story, 72,000 square foot commercial office building, and the third project to pursue the Seattle Living Building Pilot ...

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Branding by Design: How to Create Modern Retail Experiences

As retail architecture shifts toward experiences, Jaguar and Land Rover redesigned dealerships to reflect a storied yet modern brand image ...

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Historic Burnham Building Gets New Lease on Life

Salvaging the buildings and structures that define many of our cities and towns has come to be an important part of the work of design ...

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Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® Acquires Certain Assets of Graham Architectural Products Company

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® (OBE), a CRH company, announced today it has completed ...