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HVAC in the clouds: Smart solutions for educational spaces

PCTI’s new 250 m2 (2,700 sf) office space is comprised of two individual offices, a large, common workspace for numerous desks, and a considerable storage area. The most unique element of the space is its “sky” theme. With lots of window space, the open common space has blue walls and the ceiling features cloud-like areas of white drop ceiling.

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Seismically sound: Mastering unpredictable movement in healthcare settings

Over the nearly 30 years since this legislation was passed, a rash of innovations have been incorporated into hospital design and construction, including advanced seismic systems (such as seismic isolation, damping, and buckling-restrained braces), nonlinear analysis techniques, comprehensive nonstructural bracing, and performance-based evaluations. There is an increasing understanding that structures and communities need to be resilient.

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Towards a zero-waste future: Sustainability and design benefits of composite cladding

Across the globe, many businesses are working towards becoming completely zero waste. The Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA) defines this as “the conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”

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