Tag Archives: Division 08

Spotting the Differences: Five factors for variation in an anodize finish

April 10, 2017

Aluminum offers a wide range of properties and characteristics engineered to the demands of specific applications through choices of alloy, temper, and fabrication processes. When aluminum is anodized, it results in an extremely hard and durable surface finish.

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New developments in museum lighting design

March 29, 2017

Museums employ two key strategies for lighting works of art: daylighting and artificial or electric lighting. (The author would like to thank Thomas Holzmann and Gregory Weithman, AIA, for their contributions to this article.)

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Designing spandrel glass

March 8, 2017

Among the many reasons architects specify glass are its beauty and versatility. In addition to offering the full spectrum of transparency, color, and high environmental performance as vision glass components, this material can be opacified in spandrels to create visual flair.

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Window Film: Identifying the benefits for buildings

March 3, 2017

Window film can play a key role in improving any building’s performance, whether it is a new construction or a retrofit project.

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Beware of falling ice and snow

March 2, 2017

The building envelope’s fundamental purpose is to offer protection from the elements, providing comfort and safety to occupants within. However, in the quest for improved performance and innovation, additional roles and requirements have arisen.

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