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    Texas A&M University

    When designing the new Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building at Texas A&M, architectural firm Perkins + Will needed a way to combine the...

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    Tradition and CertainTeed Roofing Shingle Combine to Preserve Illinois Landmark

    As 33 tornadoes whipped through northeastern Illinois in April 1996, Tom Pierson of Precision Roofing held his breath.  The roof on Shiloh...

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    Understanding Moisture Flow

    The First Step In Preventing Moisture-Related Damage The flow of moisture through the building envelope is a force of nature, but its side...

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    Understanding Recycled Content Reporting

    You deserve to have confidence in the recycled-content claims of the products you select. LEED has made it easier than ever to obtain the truth...

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    Vapor Barriers

    A Key Component in Moisture Management Strategies A building without an effective moisture management strategy is a recipe for trouble, as...

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    Ceiling Design Reaches New Heights at Growth Equity Firm

    Project: Summit Partners Location: Boston, Massachusetts Summit Partners, a growth equity company, and its architect firm Visnick & Caulfield...

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    Custom Ceiling Artfully Blends Acoustics and Aesthetic

    Project: The Chazen Museum of Art Location: Madison, Wisconsin The Chazen Museum of Art at the University of Wisconsin-Madison celebrated 41 years...

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    CertainTeed Ceilings Make the Grade at College Campus

    Project: Northampton Community College Location: Tannersville, Pennsylvania To accommodate its growing student population, Northampton County...

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    Curved Ceiling Commands Attention

    Project: Southwest Airlines Training and Operational Support Building Location: Dallas, Texas The new Network Operations Control center is the...
    Videos
    Case Study: Temple University School of Architecture

    Temple University students and faculty struggled to hear what was being said in one of the classrooms in the Architecture Building. Concrete floors...
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    Case Study: Benjamin Franklin High

    Students and teachers at a blue-ribbon New Orleans high school are reporting a calmer, quieter learning environment following recent acoustical...
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    Case Study Video Collection

    Highlighting CertainTeed solutions for enhancing learning and healing environments, from a university classroom to a neonatal intensive care unit.

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    Panel Discussion: Classroom Acoustics

    Experts in the fields of acoustical engineering, architectural acoustics, educational facility planning, and acoustical renovation of performing arts...

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    The Avenue at Westchase

    Project: The Avenue at Westchase Location: Tampa, Florida Residents of the upscale community of West Park Village had limited retail space until...

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    Fraunhofer Case Study

    Project: Frauhofer’s Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) Location: Boston, Massachusetts Europe’s largest application-oriented research...

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    GlasRoc® Sheathing a Winner at Harrah’s Casino & Racetrack

    Project: Harrah’s Casino & Racetrack Location: Chester, PA Brutal Pennsylvania winters were a concern for the construction of Harrah’s three-...