INFOGRAPHIC: The Longest & Tallest Bridges in the World
This infographic from Allianz Australia lists the top 5 longest bridges in 4 different categories and the top 3 tallest bridges in the world. Click here to view larger.
View ArticleHappy National Window Safety Week & National Architecture Week!
This week, Architectural Products Blog will be focusing on two important building and safety "holidays": National Window Safety Week and National Architecture Week. From now through Friday, we'll be...
View ArticleVIDEOS: Window Safety, Window Guards & Fall Prevention
The right knowledge is key to preventing serious or fatal injury due to falls from windows. View the sampling of videos below and take the time to learn more about fall prevention during this year's...
View ArticleECO-MONDAY ROUND-UP #4: Best Green Building Posts (Living Wall Edition)
Check out these green posts from around the web dedicated to living walls & vertical gardening.Europe's Largest Living Wall Unveiled in BirminghamPICTURES: Green Walls May Cut Pollution in...
View ArticleTop 5 Most Interesting (Recent) Posts from Architizer.com
Infused with expert commentary on some of the latest projects-in-design worldwide, the blog at Architizer.com never fails to deliver eye-catching photos, industry news and fresh ideas to architecture...
View ArticleHappy Earth Day! (LINKS)
Happy Earth Day, readers! Here's what's going on in the world of architecture in celebration of the most environmentally-friendly holiday of the year:Earth Day Founder's "Living" Building Signals New...
View Article3 Ways Minor Changes to Standard Architectural Railing Designs Can Impact...
In many cases, a manufacturer's standard railing design has the ability to look almost identical to the system a particular project requires. However, despite the similarity in appearance, making even...
View ArticleBuilding Leaders: About the AIA National Convention 2013
The AIA National Convention, June 20th through the 22nd, is the largest annual event in the architectural industry. Held in Denver, Colorado for 2013, the AIA Convention's host city is home to many...
View ArticleHappy Building Safety Month!
It's no secret that the most important part of the construction process is code compliance and safety.All this month, the International Code Council is celebrating Building Safety Month - and they're...
View ArticleINFOGRAPHIC: Most Amazing Construction Projects
What are some of the most amazing construction projects still around today? Rock and Dirt, a heavy equipment marketplace, answers this question with an eye-catching outline of notable masterpieces...
View ArticleINFOGRAPHIC: A Look at Vertical Transportation Inside 1 World Trade Center
Last Friday, May 10, 2013, crews completed the installation of 1 World Trade Center's (1WTC) 408-foot spire. The spire brings the building to 1,776 ft, making it the tallest structure in the western...
View ArticleBest Recent Posts About Architecture
We've compiled links from a variety of sources around the web to connect you with some of the best architectural articles that were recently published. Enjoy!What does an Architect do?Bob Borson at -...
View ArticleTo Repair or Replace: 4 Detention Equipment Maintenance Tips
Old or faulty equipment can be an inmate escape problem waiting to happen.Inmate escape prevention is the number one concern of detention facility personnel. No matter how vigilant a guard might be,...
View Article5 Tips from NOAA on How to Prepare for the 2013 Hurricane Season
Hurricane season officially kicks off tomorrow. To help raise awareness, NOAA's National Hurricane Center has put together a short list of tips on how to prepare for - and survive - the 2013 hurricane...
View ArticleINFOGRAPHIC: It Pays to Go Green!
Why does sustainable architecture matter in small business?Learn the answer(s) with this infographic from Autodesk's "Line//Shape//Space".
View ArticleECO-MONDAY ROUND-UP #5: Best Green Building Posts
Get ready for another round of recently-published, "Eco-centric" articles and posts in celebration of this week's #EcoMonday:Minneapolis to build 100 green homes on city's North Side What’s Good for...
View ArticleINFOGRAPHIC: LEED in Motion
This new infographic from USGBC illustrates the many facets of LEED and how the program encourages and implements green building initiatives.
View ArticleINFOGRAPHIC: How a Living Building Comes to Life
How a Living Building Comes to Life infographic
View Article6 Things To Expect (& Require) from Your Railing Installer
The architectural railing has been designed, professional engineering calculations have been performed, and the system has been fabricated.Now comes the next, final and most crucial step of the process...
View ArticleVIDEO: Chicago - 5 Great Buildings
From Lincoln Park 2550 to 235 Van Buren and the Contemporaine, Sterling Dula Architectural Railings has done quite a bit of work on Chicago highrises over the years.Below, we pay homage the windy...
View Article"BIM"- FOGRAPHIC: Improving Healthcare Buildings with BIM
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is changing the way architects conceptualize, plan and design. BIM extends beyond typical 3-D modeling to prevent potential design problems and improve safety, all...
View ArticleFlashback Friday: Kane Manufacturing in 1961
We dusted off our 1960s-era photo album to share this great vintage snapshot of Kane Manufacturing's trade show display with our readers.Marvin Goldman, former Owner of Kane Manufacturing and Vice...
View ArticleWrought Iron or Aluminum: Can You Tell the Difference?
Pop Quiz: Is the railing below wrought iron, or aluminum railing?If you guessed aluminum, you guessed right! As Sterling Dula, the railing manufacturer responsible for the railing in the photo above,...
View ArticleWe've Moved!
Dear Architectural Products Blog Reader,Our posts have found a new home on our brand new Kane Innovations website. All future posts can be found on our blog via this link:...
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