From structural loading and thermal performance to fire ratings and hardware—a practical guide for architects, engineers, and specifiers navigating garage door selection.
Get Ready for Summer with Pool and Patio Design Files
Summer build season is here, and outdoor living is at the top of every client's list. This season, the dominant shift is toward full integration — fewer "pool dropped in the yard" layouts and more engineered transitions between the pool, patio, and surrounding living areas, where the entire backyard functions as one cohesive architectural environment.
The Art of Sitting Down: Top Seating Products You Need to See
The best outdoor spaces don’t happen by accident. Research in urban design and public life has consistently shown that seating plays a critical role in how people experience a landscape—shaping where they gather, how long they stay, and whether a space feels welcoming or overlooked.
Designing a Luxurious Pool House: Top Tips for Architects
In this blog, we’ll walk you through the key considerations to keep in mind when designing your pool house. Plus, we’ll share 4 tips to help you create a space that beautifully balances both function and style and makes any backyard a true oasis.
Trending Landscape Products for Your Next Project
Explore trending landscape products shaping today’s outdoor environments, from durable site furnishings and lightweight resin planters to advanced irrigation systems and rooftop decking solutions. Discover how leading manufacturers like Maglin, DIG Corporation, TerraCast Products, and Archatrak are helping architects and designers create high-performance, visually cohesive spaces.
How 3D Product Viewers Are Changing the Way Architects Specify FF&E Products
Specifying FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) has always carried a degree of uncertainty. A manufacturer's catalog provides dimensions and finish options. A static product photograph shows one angle under controlled lighting. A showroom visit is time-consuming and logistically impractical for every product on a specification list. For decades, design professionals have worked around these limitations, accepting that the gap between what a product looks like in a brochure and how it performs in context is simply part of the process.
Exterior Rendering in the Architect’s Workflow: More Than a Pretty Picture
This post looks at what that shift involves practically, where exterior visualization delivers the most value for AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) teams, and why certain project types—rooftop schemes in particular—demand a different approach to what most standard rendering briefs provide.
Common Specification Challenges for Process Heating Equipment
Process heating systems are a critical component of many industrial operations. Industries such as chemical manufacturing, oil refining, food processing, and power generation rely on heating equipment to maintain precise temperatures throughout their production processes. Whether it involves heating liquids stored in tanks, maintaining the flow properties of petroleum products, or supporting temperature-sensitive chemical reactions, these systems must deliver consistent and reliable thermal performance to ensure stable operations and product quality.
Make an Entrance: High-Performance Doors & Entrance Systems for Your Design
In today’s projects, entry systems are expected to carry a lot of weight, both literally and figuratively. Beyond aesthetics, specifiers have to consider performance requirements like thermal efficiency, wind load, acoustics, accessibility, and fire ratings, all while ensuring the system integrates cleanly with the surrounding façade.
7 Key North American Construction Trends for 2026
As we head in 2026, the North American construction landscape continues to shift under pressure from labor shortages, material cost volatility, sector growth, and sustainability requirements. For architects, engineers, and other design professionals, these shifts are already influencing how projects are planned and products are specified.
Designing Water-Wise Homes: 6 New Strategies for Today’s Architects
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water every day. As populations grow and demand on freshwater resources increases, this level of consumption is becoming unsustainable. So, how can architects design homes and neighborhoods that dramatically reduce water use?
Top Reasons Every Housing Development Should Include a Playground
When designing a residential neighborhood or housing development, integrating shared recreational spaces provides lasting value. Whether you're developing a new community or revitalizing an existing one, adding a playground is a smart investment.
Create an Eco-Friendly Haven with These Top Products
Climate-resilient design is no longer a trend—it’s a necessity. Today’s design professionals are seeking innovative, sustainable products that help mitigate climate change and support long-term environmental health. These solutions not only lower carbon footprints but also enhance durability and efficiency across a wide range of project types.
Innovative Products Revolutionizing Public Traffic Control and Urban Landscape Design
As cities and urban spaces evolve, design approaches are increasingly centered on managing traffic more effectively, improving pedestrian safety, and creating environments that support safe, efficient movement.
Why Solar-Powered Lighting Is Becoming the Go-To Choice for Design & Construction Pros
Solar-powered lighting has long been considered a technology of the future—but today, it’s already illuminating streets, parks, gardens, and public spaces around the world. As demand grows for sustainable, cost-effective, and grid-independent lighting solutions, solar lighting is quickly becoming a top choice for many communities.
Autumn Upgrades: Best Products for Your Fall Projects
This month’s article highlights a selection of products designed to inspire fall renovation projects, offering both performance and design-driven solutions. Energy-efficient windows help boost comfort indoors, while advanced moisture control systems safeguard structures against seasonal changes. Outdoors, fire pits create a welcoming focal point for gathering, and infrared heating extends the usability of patios and communal spaces well into cooler months. Together, these upgrades not only prepare projects for the demands of autumn but also open opportunities to design resilient, inviting environments that clients can enjoy year-round.
How Inclusive Playgrounds Encourage Family Connection
In recent years, inclusivity has redefined playgrounds, transforming them into spaces where people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds can come together. Unlike traditional designs, inclusive playgrounds feature equipment that welcomes toddlers, teens, parents, grandparents, and individuals with disabilities - ensuring that play is for everyone.
The Landscape Architect’s Guide to ASLA 2025: Beyond Boundaries
In this guide, you’ll find our picks for must-see sessions and booths, 8 tips to get the most out of your ASLA experience, and a roundup of can’t-miss sights and activities to enjoy while you’re in New Orleans. Let’s dive in!
Have It Made in the Shade With These Pergola & Canopy Designs
As temperatures rise, pergolas and canopies are stepping up as both architectural design features and practical additions to living spaces. They not only enhance style and comfort indoors and out, but also provide essential sun protection, fostering healthier environments for relaxation and gathering.
NRPA 2025: A Guide for Parks & Recreation Designers
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Conference is happening September 16–18 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida! We’re excited to announce that CADdetails will be there, and we hope to see you on the show floor. We’re your go-to spot to find the perfect products for your next project.