Potomac Falls, VA – The Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) has released the summer 2013 edition of their official journal, Design Solutions Magazine. The publication offers in depth features and resources including a technical article and a Product Showcase.

A cornerstone article and technical article are published in each new issue of Design Solutions Magazine. This quarter’s cornerstone article is called “Changing Seasons, Moving Millwork” and discusses that during changing seasons, woodwork is a “living” hydroscopic material that is subject to move. This issue’s technical article is called “Digital Measurement: Working on a Curve” and provides useful tips on the curves in modern millwork and the sophistication that now exists in measuring.

As always, you can still count on seeing the same beautiful examples of fine architectural woodwork manufactured by AWI Member Companies.

The summer 2013 issue features:

AWI member company Imperial Woodworking Company of Palatine, IL and their work on the Burj Khalifa Entry Ceiling in Dubai, UAE.

AWI member company Wright Architectural Millwork of Northampton, MA, and their work on the Growth Equity Firm in Boston, MA.

AWI member company O’Keefe Incorporated of River Falls, WI, and their work on the P.F. Chang’s Restaurant in Houston, TX.AWI member company Interior Woodworking Specialists of Redmond, WA, and their work on the Husky Union Building in Seattle, WA.

Design Professionals seeking AIA credits can rely on the AWI Speakers Bureau to fulfill their learning credits. The AWI Speakers Bureau provides the opportunity for design professionals, woodworking firms, and other industry partners to host speakers who deliver current and relevant information on the standards and practices within the architectural woodwork industry for AIA credits. AWI is the oldest registered continuing education provider of learning units for architects and design professionals.

The summer 2013 edition of Design Solutions, as well as back issues, can be found on the AWI website, www.awinet.org.

About AWI

The Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1953. Today, AWI represents nearly 4000 members consisting of architectural woodworkers, suppliers, design professionals and students from around the world.

Source: Architectural Woodwork Institute