If you are a building industry pro, chances are you have a sense of fiber cement’s versatility and the wide range of colors, finishes and textures manufacturers like Nichiha have brought to the market. But if you design, build or live in the Southwestern United States ‘ or any region with high susceptibility to fire … Continued
Each year, the North American hurricane season brings destruction that, in terms of monetary value, extends well into the billions of dollars. As a result, developers have begun to seek out high-performance cladding options for High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ). Looking beyond traditional building materials such as brick and stone, the challenge has been finding durable … Continued
It’s time to celebrate 10 years of the CRAN Symposium! In early October, residential architects from across the country will visit Cincinnati for this year’s Symposium – an annual gathering of custom residential architects. We are proud to be a sponsor of this milestone event and, especially, to honor the incredible work of residential architects, … Continued
Miraia’the name inspires almost as much intrigue as the product itself. In fact, Miraia was so captivating that it was featured among Architect Magazine’s favorite finds at the 2018 AIA Conference Expo. The first fiber cement of its kind on the market, Miraia embodies the spirit of Nichiha right down to its unique name. As … Continued
The Southwest is a region often shown through stock images. Sometimes it is a brilliant sunset reflecting off of red rock formations in a desert landscape peppered with cacti. Other times, it is the blinking lights bouncing off sequined dresses in Las Vegas. And, of course, there are always the palm trees and sunglasses-wearing celebrities … Continued
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And now the conclusion'(if you want to skip to the showdown with S-134, scroll down to Wolf 359′) After surveying the S-134 test tower, checking the sample Nichiha panels and construction materials, and getting acquainted with the lab staff, we set out to the local Home Depot to rent tools and acquire other necessary supplies … Continued
Preface: ‘It’s been a long time (long time). We shouldn’t of left you (left you) without a dope beat to step to (step to, step to’).’ I don’t know why because I don’t own a copy and I haven’t heard it in years, but I can’t help but think of Timbaland’s intro on Aaliyah’s ‘Try … Continued
The healthcare landscape can be quite challenging to navigate as things are constantly evolving. To make matters worse, there is currently a physician shortage that is impacting many healthcare facilities across the nation. Healthcare administrators are using many different tactics to attract physicians to their facilities including promoting newer, modern facilities. Hospitals and facilities that … Continued
Fast-food restaurant brands across the nation including Burger King, Wendy’s, KFC, and Taco Bell are getting a face lift. Many retrofit programs are being adopted to help update overall brand appeal to consumers, with a special focus on millennials. Millennials are increasingly valuing the atmosphere of a restaurant over how much the meal will cost … Continued