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The future of airport design after COVID-19
 
Web exclusive: The future of airport design after COVID‑19
 
In an exclusive interview, architect Luis Vidal discusses how the pandemic has changed the design of airports, and what we can expect in the future.
 
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Renzo Piano revises design of the Agora Institute building at Johns Hopkins
 
Renzo Piano revises design of the Agora Institute building at Johns Hopkins
 
The modified plans for the Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, will preserve the two floating glass cubes that were part of the initial design, but with a twist.
 
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Moody Nolan earns the 2021 AIA Architecture Firm Award
 
Moody Nolan earns the 2021 AIA Architecture Firm Award
 
The annual award is the highest honor AIA bestows on an architecture practice. It recognizes a firm that has consistently produced distinguished architecture for at least 10 years.
 
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UPCOMING DEMO-CASTS
 
 
 
Thermal and Acoustical Insulation: Understanding Vapor and Thermal Barriers
 
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A look back at the top 10 features and stories of 2020
 
A look back at the top 10 features and stories of 2020
 
As the year comes to an end, The Construction Specifier is revealing this year’s most popular features and articles. Reread a favorite or check out a piece you initially missed.
 
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New Jersey to transform toxic dump into COVID-19 memorial
 
New Jersey to transform toxic dump into COVID‑19 memorial
 
Edward Mazria wins the 2021 AIA Gold Medal
 
Edward Mazria wins the 2021 AIA Gold Medal
 
Harvard to remove Philip Johnson’s name from the Cambridge residence
 
Harvard to remove Philip Johnson’s name from the Cambridge residence
 
ACI releases new specs for concrete construction
 
ACI releases new specs for concrete construction
 
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Crystalline waterproofing and protection for concrete
 
Crystalline waterproofing and protection for concrete
 
When it comes to building foundations, elevator pits, water/wastewater treatment and water containment structures, and many other applications, it is critical to waterproof the concrete, as it is susceptible to moisture infiltration.
 
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Design considerations for building movements caused by volume change
 
As a building material, concrete is susceptible to volume changes, and when they are constrained to prevent volume changes, large internal forces and stresses develop. Therefore, it is important for architects and engineers to work together to avoid inappropriately constraining building materials; ensure the internal forces and stresses caused by volume changes are accounted for in design; and coordinate the location, configuration, and design of building expansion joints.
 
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Project News
Pennsylvania school adds trio of ceiling treatments to improve acoustics in new space
 
Pennsylvania school adds trio of ceiling treatments to improve acoustics in new space
 
Due to expanding enrollment, the Stone Independent School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, moved to a larger space in a historic building that was originally a manufacturing facility built in 1865. The new space provides an open, collaborative environment that gives the students the freedom and flexibility to work together on projects. The school added a trio of ceiling treatments to improve the acoustic environment for students.
 
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EVENTS
 
FGIA Annual Conference
Feb 22–25, 2021
 
Architectural Plastics conference
Mar 20–21, 2021
 
International Roofing Expo
Apr 14–16, 2021
 
FGIA Summer Conference
Jun 21–24, 2021
 
FGIA Fall Conference
Oct 18–21, 2021
 
Sprayfoam Show Convention & Expo
Feb 28–Mar 3, 2022
 
 
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PERFECT GIFT FOR AN AECO INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL?
It’s the holiday season, and presents will be exchanged. What do you think is the perfect gift for an AECO industry professional?
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SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTALS: DEFINITION, PURPOSE, AND NECESSITY
Preparing, processing, and reviewing shop drawings and other contractor-furnished submittals is a labor-intensive construction stage activity for contractors and design professionals. While it is widely accepted that submittals are an often-tiresome part of construction, what are and are not submittals, and their purpose and necessity, are often not well understood.
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