A look back at the top 10 features and stories of 2019

by sadia_badhon | December 17, 2019 7:00 am

Belgian ecological architecture firm Vincent Callebaut Architectures (VCA) pays tribute to the Notre Dame with their Gothic and biomimetic forest proposal. The Notre Dame article was published in May 2019. Image © Vincent Callebaut Architectures[1]
Belgian ecological architecture firm Vincent Callebaut Architectures (VCA) pays tribute to the Notre Dame with their Gothic and biomimetic forest proposal. The Notre Dame article was published in May 2019. Image © Vincent Callebaut Architectures
Images © Vincent Callebaut Architectures

As the year comes to an end, The Construction Specifier is revealing the website’s most popular features and articles from 2019. Reread a favorite or check out a piece you missed online the first time around.

Features
1. “The air/vapor barrier must die[2]” by Juste Fanou

2. “Waterproofing multifamily balconies: Common mistakes leading to major failures[3]” by John Igo

3. “Managing the risks of efflorescence[4]” by Michael Micalizzi, CTC

4. “Construction documentation today[5]” by Norman F. Jacobs, Jr., CSI Emeritus, PMI, SAR, ASPE, CPE, AACE, IIE

5. “Spontaneous glass breakage (or not)[6]” by Deborah Slaton and David S. Patterson, AIA

6. “Specifying intumescent coating film thicknesses[7]” by Bob Glendenning

7. “Best practices for masonry veneer construction[8]” by Kenneth Itle, AIA, Mike Ford, AIA, and Timothy Penich, AIA

8. “Smoke doors versus fire doors: What is the difference?[9]” by Lori Greene, AHC/CDC, CCPR, FDAI, FDHI

9. “‘Breathable’ coatings for masonry walls[10]” by Deborah Slaton and David S. Patterson, AIA

10. “Better drainage, better low-slope commercial roof systems[11]” by Anthony J. Katona, CDT

News
1. “Kanye West’s dome-shaped homes demolished[12]” (September 16)

2. “Architects propose a Gothic and biomimetic roof for Notre Dame[13]” (May 9)

3. “San Francisco’s tilting tower approved for $100M repairs[14]” (September 24)

4. “Florida’s Guitar Hotel opens its doors[15]” (October 28)

5. “NYC mayor plans to ban new ‘inefficient’ glass skyscrapers[16]” (August 24)

6. “NY skyscraper will be second tallest in the Western Hemisphere[17]” (January 25)

7. “ACI 318-19 building code requirements available for public review[18]” (January 7)

8. “Revealing designs for the world’s tallest hybrid timber tower[19]” (May 17)

9. “Tulip-shaped tower project axed by London mayor[20]” (July 28)

10. “Norway tower is world’s tallest timber building[21]” (March 18)

Did you have a particular favorite article this year in the magazine or on the website? Share in the comments below! (And all the best for 2020!)

Endnotes:
  1. [Image]: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Opener-5.jpg
  2. The air/vapor barrier must die: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/the-air-vapor-barrier-must-die/
  3. Waterproofing multifamily balconies: Common mistakes leading to major failures: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/waterproofing-multifamily-balconies-common-mistakes-leading-to-major-failures/
  4. Managing the risks of efflorescence: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/managing-the-risks-of-efflorescence/
  5. Construction documentation today: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/construction-documentation-today/
  6. Spontaneous glass breakage (or not): https://www.constructionspecifier.com/spontaneous-glass-breakage-or-not/
  7. Specifying intumescent coating film thicknesses: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/specifying-intumescent-coating-film-thicknesses/
  8. Best practices for masonry veneer construction: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/best-practices-for-masonry-veneer-construction/
  9. Smoke doors versus fire doors: What is the difference?: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/smoke-doors-versus-fire-doors-what-is-the-difference/
  10. ‘Breathable’ coatings for masonry walls: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/breathable-coatings-for-masonry-walls/
  11. Better drainage, better low-slope commercial roof systems: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/better-drainage-better-low-slope-commercial-roof-systems/
  12. Kanye West’s dome-shaped homes demolished: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/kanye-wests-dome-shaped-homes-demolished/
  13. Architects propose a Gothic and biomimetic roof for Notre Dame: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/architects-propose-a-gothic-and-biomimetic-roof-for-notre-dame/
  14. San Francisco’s tilting tower approved for $100M repairs: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/san-franciscos-tilting-tower-approved-for-100m-repairs/
  15. Florida’s Guitar Hotel opens its doors: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/floridas-guitar-hotel-opens-its-doors/
  16. NYC mayor plans to ban new ‘inefficient’ glass skyscrapers: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/nyc-mayor-plans-to-ban-new-inefficient-glass-skyscrapers/
  17. NY skyscraper will be second tallest in the Western Hemisphere: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/ny-skyscraper-will-be-second-tallest-in-the-western-hemisphere/
  18. ACI 318-19 building code requirements available for public review: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/aci-318-19-building-code-requirements-available-for-public-review/
  19. Revealing designs for the world’s tallest hybrid timber tower: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/revealing-designs-for-the-worlds-tallest-hybrid-timber-tower/
  20. Tulip-shaped tower project axed by London mayor: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/tulip-shaped-tower-project-axed-by-london-mayor/
  21. Norway tower is world’s tallest timber building: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/norway-tower-is-worlds-tallest-timber-building/

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