Notable News Archives – Building Fundamentals

2025 Wood in Architecture Awards

June 14, 2025June 14, 2025 by Alex Schreyer Comment Closed

A few days ago, the 2025 iteration of the Wood in Architecture awards were handed out. As always, these awards showcase beautiful projects that can be a great source for inspiration. The WoodWorks "2025 Wood in Architecture Awards" recognize exceptional wood projects that demonstrate creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence. These award-winning designs highlight wood's versatility and impact in various building types, emphasizing its role in achieving efficiency, affordability, sustainability, and community connection. See below for a few of the projects. The entire list can be found at the following link. Washington School for the Deaf Divine Academic and Hunter Gymnasium, Mithun, PCS Structural Solutions, Photo Lara Swimmer/Esto California College of the Arts Campus Expansion, Studio Gang, Arup, Jason O’Rear Photography T3 RiNo, DLR Group, Pickard Chilton, Magnusson Klemencic Associates, Photo Eric Laignel Links: 2025 Wood in Architecture Awards WoodWorks...

March 2023 Updates: Edward Allen Award and New American Home

March 9, 2023June 14, 2025 by Alex SchreyerNo Comments

Below are two recent items worth of note in the context of this book. Edward Allen Student Award The Edward Allen Student Award is the highest honor given by the Building Technology Educators’ Society recognizing students, who over their academic career have demonstrated commitment, passion, curiosity, and excellence in the integration of building technology and architectural design. You can submit to the 2023 Edward Allen Student Award here. Submissions will be accepted starting March 17, 2023. TNAH 2023 I mention NAHB’s The New American Home project in Part One of the book as an educative and highly publicized annual showcase for house construction and design. The 2023 iteration was revealed at this year's International Builder's Show. See the video below and the links for more details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ejDcfOGobg The New American Home IBS YouTube Channel...

Submit to the 2022 Edward Allen Student Award

March 15, 2022June 14, 2025 by Alex SchreyerNo Comments

I am not affiliated with this award, but am happy to promote it here, too. See below for details: Description The Edward Allen Student Award is the highest honor given by the Building Technology Educators’ Society recognizing students who - over their academic career - have demonstrated commitment, passion, curiosity, and excellence in the integration of building technology and architectural design. Link: https://btes.org/BTES/awards/ed-allen-award/...

Check it out: The New American Home 2022

February 3, 2022June 14, 2025 by Alex SchreyerNo Comments

I mention NAHB's The New American Home project in Part One of the book as an educative and highly publicized annual showcase for house construction and design. With the IBS starting soon, the latest incarnation is now being revealed through various videos. See the most recent video below and find more images/videos/products at the links underneath to learn what's in store for this year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeButuj_lsk More Information The New American HomeIBS YouTube Channel...

The end of natural gas in our homes?

January 31, 2022June 14, 2025 by Alex SchreyerNo Comments

Several recent announcements may affect how natural gas will be used in our homes in the future. Below is a link to New York City's announcement that bans natural gas in all new buildings. Add to that a report that outlines the environmental impact of gas stoves - even when they are off! https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1471028573150793728 https://twitter.com/CNN/status/1488013952533639173...