Tag Archives: Division 08

The interior sliding door system (r)evolution

March 30, 2022

Against this backdrop, interior sliding doors, commonly used in homes to provide a transition between rooms, began to appear in offices

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How AI can improve the security of facility entrances

March 30, 2022

While AI has made an impact in a myriad of technology sectors, it is still in its infancy in the physical security industry.

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Rooftop skylight replacement considerations

March 5, 2022

Design professionals tasked with replacing rooftop skylights on commercial or institutional buildings have the opportunity to enhance the building appearance, upgrade energy conservation performance, and improve building occupant experience while remedying water penetration, air infiltration, and condensation problems common with older systems. Achieving these objectives is viable, but the replacement design process is multifaceted.

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Fiberglass windows come of age

March 4, 2022

Fiberglass window frames are rapidly gaining popularity in commercial projects from multifamily to hospitality and new innovations in operating hardware make them attractive for senior livings. Offering flexible design and installation options, high-performance structural and thermal attributes, and sleek, contemporary sightlines, fiberglass windows make a great alternative to vinyl and aluminum windows and are worth considering on future projects.

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Helping schools see the light: Data reveals daylighting’s importance in education

November 4, 2021

Architects have a range of options to help achieve daylighting balance in educational institutions. Glass selection provides soft, even light distribution and can be specified in a range of bird friendly textures, performance coatings, and insulation options. Architects strive to design education buildings in a north-south orientation to help achieve proper daylight balance.

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