As K−12 school budgets dwindle and energy costs rise, fewer resources are dedicated to school operations and maintenance. As a result, the health and performance of these buildings (and the students and staff inside) suffer.
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Fabric HVAC ductwork, also known as fabric air dispersion, has always offered specifiers choices when it comes to mechanical system efficiency and efficacy, but various new product innovations over the last eight years have resulted in superior alternatives to traditional metal ducts.
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Building owners and occupants often take fire safety for granted. They assume that buildings are constructed with fire safety in mind and significant attention has been paid to building codes.
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VR allows architects to quickly and easily understand how a building will look and feel so they can evaluate design options and create better spaces. This also allows architects to better communicate with their clients.
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Safety has always played a key role in the design of schools, but the necessity is more heightened than ever today. High-profile issues like school shootings add to long-held safety concerns, the most notable being fire.
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This year, ‘resiliency’ emerged in the building landscape as more than a buzzword. Many regions around the world are increasingly subject to the rigors of various impacts, including extreme weather, population shifts, disease, power or communication disruptions, and financial shocks.
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Today, more architectural firms are pushing the limits of building design. In turn, designing a safe and efficient building envelope is becoming more complex.
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When Freddie Freeman swung at this year’s home opener on April 14, he was aiming at some brand-new fences—and some state-of-the-art railings as well. The Atlanta Braves’ new SunTrust Park features more than 11 km (7 mi) of decorative railing.
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From September 13 to 15, CONSTRUCT, produced by Informa Exhibitions, will bring architects, specifiers, engineers, and other design/construction professionals to the Rhode Island Convention Center for its annual trade show.
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Hotel guests are more technology-focused than ever before. This has created a hyper-connected travel experience, from ordering transportation to the check-in process. So what do architects and specifiers need to keep in mind when working on hospitality projects?
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