The Idea Book

Fifty years of weather were taking their toll on the coliseum at Fort Hays State University, and the aged, leaking batten seam copper roof was deemed beyond repair. “Everyone was…

The Miryang Arirang Observatory is South Korea’s latest educational attraction. Opened in May 2020, the science center features 99 seats and a 14-meter-diameter (45.9′) dome, with an overall footprint of…

The glossy black roof panels (utilizing one of this year’s trendiest colors) topping this mountainside home were rolled on-site by the Western Building Supply metal crew. Located in the Rocky…

The original concrete tile roof on the Catholic Center of the Diocese of Venice (Florida) had been leaking for years and it was well overdue for a change. Situated in…

When one southwestern Michigan homeowner wanted to completely transform the look of his residence, he achieved success by calling on Indiana’s Premier Roofing & Construction. Aging asphalt shingles were replaced…

The 52,444-square-foot Boulder Jewish Community Center (Boulder JCC), while grounded in the past, is a contemporary interpretation of today’s sustainable construction. The Center was designed and built by Colorado-based RB+B…

The owners of this unique tiered monitor-style residence sought a rustic, aged look that would blend into the northern Utah landscape like buildings constructed in the 1800s. Their desired design…

A 3,300-square-foot residence now shines in the snowy mountain town of Eagle, Colorado. Right in the middle of White River National Forest, the buildings in Eagle are pummeled with nearly…

The original batten seam copper roof on this Upper Michigan high school (formed over 1″ x 1″ oak battens, 3′ on center) was installed 100 years ago using 16 oz…

A recently completed commercial building pair by H&D Quality Builders is not only beautiful and unique with its matte black roofing, but the duo’s use is sure to touch the hearts…