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Designing with foam plastic insulating sheathing

December 29, 2021

Select Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing (FPIS) products merge all barriers and wall sheathing into a single layer; these FPIS systems are the focus of this article.

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A rational approach to ceiling product evaluation

March 19, 2020

Designers and specifiers have a variety of ceiling materials, such as mineral fiber and thermoformed rigid vinyl, to choose from. Yet, product selection requires a rational investigation of the test data supporting manufacturer claims.

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Design considerations for rail post anchorage into concrete

June 7, 2019

Railing systems are ubiquitous in the built environment, and as such, their appearance is more highly considered than functionality. Minimum loading requirements for railing systems have been part of codes for about as long as these standards have been in existence.

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Ensuring the quality of thin brick veneer installations

April 25, 2019

Located in the Los Angeles community of Playa Vista, the Brickyard Campus comprises two, five-story buildings of 27,870 m2 (300,000 sf) and 9290 m2 (100,000 sf) each. Completed in 2017, the two structures are clad with 10,219 m2 (110,000 sf) of thin brick with a white engobe coating.

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Greener garages: Changes in mobility are reshaping structures

November 12, 2018

When it comes to commuting, there are more choices than ever. From ride-sharing services to sustainable modes of travel such as biking and mass transit, a growing menu of options is changing how people move. The result? These options are reshaping the way consultants, architects, and planners approach the role of parking structures.

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