Tag Archives: Division 08

Transforming Chicago’s riverfront

December 6, 2017

Built on a desirable, but long-vacant parcel of land in downtown Chicago, 150 North Riverside has been hailed as one of the most spectacular engineering feats in the Windy City’s history.

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Effectively Specifying Fenestration: Managing thermal, structural, and durability performance

November 8, 2017

Highly glazed assemblies allow for daylight and views, but poor fenestration can also lead to thermal comfort issues, a reduction in the façade’s overall thermal performance, and condensation problems leading to indoor air quality (IAQ) impacts.

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Quantifying aluminum’s green credentials

November 7, 2017

Aluminum is a cost-effective building material option that can support green initiatives without compromising design integrity. With minimal environmental impact throughout its life cycle duration it is frequently specified for various enclosures and fenestration systems.

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The nuances of vision glazing color

November 2, 2017

As one of the world’s most versatile building materials, with a wide range of aesthetic options and outstanding energy characteristics, glass provides numerous opportunities to enhance buildings’ visual appeal and performance.

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Window Walls: Blurring the line between glazing products

November 1, 2017

‘Window wall’ has become a common term in the construction industry, typically referring to a large section of glazing installed between floors, or sometimes in vertical stacks, often covering large portions of the building façade.

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