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Articles Tagged with ''building design''

The Benefits of Offsite Construction

PODCAST: The Benefits of Offsite Construction

August 11, 2023

Ken Gentert, Co-founder and Vice President of Materials at KOVA, joins us to discuss the benefits of offsite construction and why businesses should consider making the transition.


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Exterior Cladding for Fast-Paced Construction

August 11, 2023

During the design phase, the project team needed an exterior cladding solution that could accommodate a fast-paced construction schedule, requiring material with a simple, fast installation. In addition, the team sought material that would seamlessly integrate with the glass curtainwall design, the facade’s defining feature.


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METALCON Announces The Architect’s Experience

August 10, 2023

The Architect’s Experience at METALCON announced special programming for design professionals at this year’s show beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.


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METALCON Hosting Metal Training Zone at 2023 Show

August 4, 2023

The 2023 METALCON tradeshow floor will include a METALCON Training Zone, offering a hands-on learning opportunity for roofing contractors with any or no level of experience working with metal.


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Quito Fire Department Sees Extensive Growth Since Implementation of NFPA Standards

July 14, 2023

These programs enable specialization within unique sectors of the industry, which empowers the Quito Fire Department and its team members to thrive. Over the past 10+ years, it stands as one of the most trusted fire departments in Ecuador, using its knowledge to train fire departments around the country.


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NIBS Launches Building Innovation: The Podcast

July 14, 2023

The National Institute of Building Sciences launched Building Innovation: The Podcast, convening experts to discuss built environment issues and solutions. The inaugural episode features NIBS President and CEO AC Powell, JD, CPS, who candidly discusses the state of the building industry.


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A Highly Sustainable Urban Intervention

July 13, 2023

The Center of Developing Entrepreneurs is a new sustainable, mixed-use project in downtown Charlottesville, comprised of a new public plaza and 215,000 square feet of multi-use space, including a strategic combination of co-working, office space, shared amenities, and retail.


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View Our Summer 2023 Issue

July 10, 2023

In our Summer 2023 issue, you’re going to read a lot about facility design. A strong understanding of what type of building your designing is important to ensure the facility is able to perform properly and is suitable for the end-use.


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The Six Essentials of Facility Design

Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
July 6, 2023

How we design facilities is of the utmost importance to our industry. A strong understanding of what type of building you're designing is important to ensure the facility is able to perform properly and is suitable for the end-use. A poorly designed building will not be able to serve its users, nor will it be able to function effectively.


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Statue of Liberty Museum Employs Structural Thermal Breaks

July 3, 2023

The 26,000 square-foot Statue of Liberty Museum located on Liberty Island was designed to complement the experience of visitors to this important UNESCO heritage site by illustrating the sculpture’s historical significance and method of construction.


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