INFOGRAPHIC: How Energy Efficient Buildings Work

The informative infographic featured below was created by "the integrated interior solution specialists," Spaceway.co.uk.  Take a look at some eco-friendly buildings and energy efficient building solutions!

The infographic below is also available HERE. 

INFOGRAPHIC: World Trade Center Reborn

When 1 World Trade Center (1WTC) is completed in 2013, it will be the tallest building in the United States, standing proud at a towering 1,776 feet.  

The following infographic, created by Column Five & History.com, is filled with facts about the World Trade Center's exciting rebirth.

CLICK HERE or click either image (above or below the "Read More" link)
to view the infographic in its entirety. 

The 12 Days of Building Product Terms: DAY 12 - Fluoropolymer Coatings/Kynar Resin

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Fluoropolymer Coatings/Kynar Resin.

INFOGRAPHIC: Holidays 2012

Our American readers are celebrating the Christmas holiday today.  In honor of this special occasion, we are pleased to present the following Holiday Home Safety Tips Infographic courtesy of brightnest.com. 

From all of us at KaneSterling, we'd like to wish you and your family a very happy holiday season and a wonderful new year!

The 12 Days of Building Product Terms: DAY 11 - United Inch Price

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United Inch Price.

The 12 Days of Building Product Terms: DAY 10 - Cane Rail

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Cane Rail.

The 12 Days of Building Product Terms: DAY 9 - Stainless Steel Passivation

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Stainless Steel Passivation.

The 12 Days of Building Product Terms: DAY 8 - Powder Coat Paint

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Powder Coat Paint.

The 12 Days of Building Product Terms: DAY 7 - Sight Line

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Sight Line.

The 12 Days of Building Product Terms: DAY 6 - Picket

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Picket.

The 12 Days of Building Product Terms: DAY 5 - Post

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Post.

The 12 Days of Building Product Terms: DAY 4 - Wire Cloth Infill

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Wire Cloth Infill.

The 12 Days of Building Product Terms: DAY 3 - Juliet Balcony

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The 12 Days of Building Product Terms: DAY 2 - Splice

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The 12 Days of Building Product Terms: DAY 1 - Woven Rod/Woven Rod Barriers

In reference to the popular holiday song, we're proud to present The 12 Days of Building Product Terms.   Each day we'll feature a different architectural product term and its corresponding definition.  The following terms are commonly used within the architectural products industry and are directly related to the metal building products sector, in particular.

We hope you'll stick with us during this series and take advantage of our informative, daily glossary in honor of the holiday season!

Click "Read More" to get started on Day 1's term(s), Woven Rod/Woven Rod Barriers.

INFOGRAPHIC: History of AIA

Click the image below or CLICK HERE for ArchDaily's in-depth look at the history of the 

American Institute of Architecture (AIA), presented as an infographic:

5 Important Reasons Architects, Building Owners and/or GCs Should Never Wait to Finalize a Railing System

Since railing systems are usually one of the last elements added to a building during construction, timing and planning are especially crucial, as costly adjustments and delays could occur. Therefore, all trades must be on the same page.

Below are 5 railing issues architects, building owners and/or general contractors should consider and address prior to the construction of a building project.

Sterling Dula's cable railing at Baltimore's National Harbor in Maryland.

Architectural Railing Applications (PART 4)

Handrails and wall rails installed near a pool area at an apartment
complex in Washington, DC.

The fourth and final post in this series offers general information regarding handrails and deck railings.

To view this series from the beginning, visit the previous three posts Architectural Railing Applications (PART 1), Architectural Railing Applications (PART 2) and Architectural Railing Applications (PART 3). 

Architectural Railing Applications (PART 3)

In this third installment, we'll be discussing pool railings, entrance railings and guardrails. 

To view this series from the beginning, refer to previous posts Architectural Railing Applications (PART 1) and Architectural Railing Applications (PART 2).