December 2021 - Hoffmann Architects is pleased to announce the publication of the latest issue of the firm’s technical newsletter, the JOURNAL.

Now available in a digital edition for easy viewing on any device, JOURNAL keeps building owners, managers, and AEC professionals informed about the design and rehabilitation topics that matter most.

Read the Latest Issue

Choosing the Right Paver System for Rooftop Amenity Spaces

COVID-19 laid bare shortcomings that many city-dwellers face, as stay-at-home guidelines confined people to apartments, often without access to safe outdoor spaces. A priority that will outlast the pandemic, converting rooftops into tenant amenities has become top-of-mind for building owners seeking cost-effective, desirable building upgrades.

Tai Mahmuti, PE

Spotlight: Leak Detection and Repair

Worried about pinpointing and resolving a leak under layers of plantings, pavers, insulation, drainage mat, and other components? Roof pavers provide extra protection for the waterproofing membrane, but they can make chasing down leaks more complicated.

Prefer Print?

Rest assured that our award-winning periodical is still available in its original magazine-style format.

We’ve just added the convenience of an online option to our tried-and-true print publication.

Download the print edition.

Earn AIA continuing education credit.

With our online exams, it’s easy to earn American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education System Learning Units. Recent JOURNAL articles offer one unit of Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) AIA credit to those who successfully complete a short multiple-choice quiz.

Explore more from the JOURNAL. Browse past issues, earn AIA CES credits, subscribe. Have questions?  Reach out to us at news@hoffarch.com or (800)239-6660. We’d love to hear from you.