UIC School of Architecture appoints ‘creative powerhouse’ as director

The School of Architecture at University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has appointed veteran architect and “creative powerhouse” Florencia Rodriguez to serve as director and advance the school’s commitment to the intersection of practice and theory.
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As of this month, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has issued nearly 100 net-zero certifications under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Zero program, representing more than 7,000,000 m2 (23,000,000 sf) of space.
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The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated specification for producing and inspecting polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fenestration products.
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