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Sustainability

Glass Helps Charlotte’s Capitol Towers Earn LEED Gold

Classically designed Roman façade enables modern daylighting, energy efficiency …
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Pitched Roofs

New York’s Tammany Hall Illuminates with New Facades

Reimagining the historic Neo-Georgian structure Tammany Hall in New York City’s Union Square, a team led by BKSK Architects and facades and lighting experts at Buro Happold for the building …
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Exterior Claddings

Pier Revitalized with New Façade

Following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, the South Street Seaport was revitalized as an entertainment and retail destination for Manhattan locals and New York visitors …
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The BE Blog

How to Convert Site to Source Energy

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Daniel Overbey
Buildings use different mixes of energy. The mixes may including electricity, natural gas, fuel oil, district steam, and other sources …
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Exterior Claddings

Overcladding Strategies for Institutional Buildings

Michael Chafetz Douglas Pac
Building façades require upkeep and repair over time. These repairs can often be costly and disruptive to operations and occupants …
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Exterior Claddings

Modern Metal-Clad Apartments Standout in Stucco Country

Building authorities initially took a dim view of the project’s proposed sharp angles and mixed materials, which stood in high contrast to the surrounding traditional beige Stucco …
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Low-Slope Roofs

CEU: Roofs for Cold Storage Buildings

James R. Kirby AIA
The unique idea of an “always cold” interior pushes the discussion about vapor drive and air intrusion of the enclosure of a cold storage building to a higher level …
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