Residential Architect Magazine: 2007 Architects' Choice

globus trotter

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 03:54:24 EST

Single Speed Design: Globus Cork tiles in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes.

curve appeal

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 10:28:40 EST

Single Speed Design: Laminated bamboo from Smith & Fong.

rhein tone

Thu, 3 Nov 2011 06:47:51 EST

Single Speed Design: RHEINZINK's eponymous building material.

lord of the ring

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 01:10:14 EST

Gomes + Staub Architects: spOre electromechanical ring doorbell

the gang's all here

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 01:11:02 EST

Gomes + Saub Architects: Leviton's Decora combination switches

keystone capers

Wed, 6 Jun 2012 02:54:27 EST

Gomes + Staub Architects: Dal-Tile's unglazed Keystones series of porcelain tiles.

tri this

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:09:17 EST

Plusone Design + Construction: Aluminum store-front framing from Kawneer North America.

a lovely mesh

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:44:49 EST

Plusone Design + Donstruction: Metal mesh from W.S. Tyler.

round the bend

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:15:30 EST

In lieu of drywall, PLUSone turns to flexible architectural panels from Interior Products of Brunswick, Ga., for architectural detailing. “In a ceiling, you can use it as the finish without any other treatment,” Baird explains.

seville liberties

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:48:30 EST

studio modera: James Hardie Building Products. Supplee tends to favor siding products from James Hardie because “Montana's harsh winters can [wreak] havoc” on home exteriors.

hardie appetite

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:47:46 EST

studio modera: James Hardie Building Products. Supplee tends to favor siding products from James Hardie because “Montana's harsh winters can [wreak] havoc” on home exteriors.

scientific method

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:50:50 EST

Kaplan Thompson Architects: If the budget is tight, Kaplan Thompson often turns to TopLabPLUS, a cellulose fiber-and resin-based surfacing material known for its sterility and imperviousness.

metal winner

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:50:31 EST

Kaplan Thompson Architects: When looking for a standing-seam roof, the firm specifies 5V crimp metal roofing from Lancaster, Pa.-based Fabral.

tough customer

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:51:27 EST

Kaplan Thompson Architects: “When we're searching for a value window with high performance, we often look to Marvin's Integrity line,” Thompson says.

architects' choice

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 11:59:44 EST

In our fast-paced, supersaturated lives, we've reached the point where we're no longer empowered by choice, we're burdened by it. Your clients are overwhelmed by it, you're conflicted by it, and project budgets are stretched by it. That product you're about to spec—is it beautiful enough, practical enough, sustainable enough, durable enough, and economical enough? Do you love it, but you need to make a case for it with your client?

Secret Attachment

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:10:53 EST

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson: EB-TY hidden deck fasteners allow for consistent spacing between boards.

G Whiz

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:58:37 EST

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson: G-U Hardware's lift-slide hardware consist of aluminum-constructed handles and aluminum-alloy fittings that can be used to move large panels.

Into the Light

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:58:41 EST

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson: Polygal structured sheets are polycarbonate multi wall materials with 200 times the impact strength of glass, while weighing considerably less.

Brass Brand

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:00:23 EST

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson: Sugatsune's concealed hinges are solid-brass, 8-inch door hinges that can support a door weight of 110 pounds.

Roll On

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:10:32 EST

Audrey Matlock Architect: Cotterman's single-mounted rolling ladder is an indoor-use ladder that can extend from 50 inches to 110 inches high.