Door hardware specifications can be confusing and tedious. Just the thought of having to recall door hardware terminology, code requirements, and best practices is overwhelming. Then, transferring that knowledge to work when designing commercial or institutional facilities with hundreds to thousands of openings, each including five to 10 pieces...
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Sometimes combining dissimilar things can be surprisingly beneficial (e.g. chocolate and peanut butter). In other instances, mixing different items can have adverse results, and may need expert guidance.
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Building for durability of concrete infrastructure in severe environments is an ongoing challenge for contractors and engineers. Using a performance-related design method offers a good strategy for extending service life by taking a long-term approach to mitigating corrosion.
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Recent developments in virtual reality (VR) technology allow for the visualization of unbuilt information as full-scale occupiable environments, providing previously unavailable insight to design professionals, clients, and other stakeholders.
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Building owners, designers, and residents/tenants are increasingly using exposed polished concrete floors for a variety of interior spaces because of its pleasing aesthetics. A polished concrete topping slab can be used to also encase embedded hydronic heating systems.
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As greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continue to trap heat and make homes and businesses more difficult to cool, cities are struggling to keep up with the demand on local energy grids. Higher cooling demands are also making it more costly to own a home, run a business, or staff...
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Large-format ceiling solutions provide high levels of sound absorption. They are well-suited for a variety of open, social areas that are commonly found in institutional settings, including cafeterias, corridors, gyms, lobbies, and study rooms. The visual advantage of the panels is its ability to minimize the appearance of a...
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As specifiers know, over the last 30 years, the need for improved occupant well-being has given rise to a vast evolution in the world of building design. Dark, dreary, and hard-to-access interiors are bygones of a different era. Transparent, collaborative, and open spaces are now the standard.
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The major cause of foundation-related problems is water. Hence Waterproofing systems are very critical to keeping foundations dry. Like air control above grade, it is important to consider water control below grade as a system solution, and not just as a single component.
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The current design of some wood-framed, non-ventilated roof assemblies in northern climates results in discontinuities in the vapor/air barriers, which allows moisture-laden air to migrate into the truss space and condense.
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