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Articles Tagged with ''heat mitigation''

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High-Rise Delivers Amazing Views and High Performance with Glass

June 15, 2022

Supported by tall concrete columns that emerge from a 9-story parking block, Austin’s new 34-story 70 Rainey houses 164 condos featuring floor-to-ceiling glass.


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New Single Blade Sunshade System from CRL Provides Flexibility in Managing Solar Exposure

March 29, 2022

C.R. Laurence announced the new 8010 Adjustable Series Single Blade Sunshade — offering a versatile and effective solution for reducing solar heat gain.


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Guardian Launches SunGuard SNR 35 and SunGuard SNR 50 Coated Glass

March 28, 2022

SunGuard SNR 50 and SunGuard SNR 35 coated glass both provide a remarkable low solar heat gain, a neutral silver appearance and stunning neutral reflectivity, providing options for architects to use individually or in different areas of a project to achieve a specific aesthetic and make their designs come alive. 


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Glass Supports Living Building Challenge Petal Certification for Seattle Office Building

August 4, 2021
Pursuing Seattle's aggressive Living Building Pilot Program certification, the sleek new 7-story Watershed mixed-use building features high-performance glazing, red-list-compliant products, enhanced indoor air quality and rainwater reuse.
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Constructing Solar Panels for Maximum Solar Gain

January 22, 2021
The owner’s goal was to construct a multi-purpose building that would also serve as a mounting platform for a 28.35 kilowatt PV solar system, which would provide 100% of the electricity needs for the entire equestrian ranch property
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High Performance, Low-E Coated Glass

Guardian SunGuard SuperNeutral Essential 50/25 HT Coated Glass
October 14, 2020
Guardian Glass North America announces Guardian SunGuard SNE 50/25 HT, a high performance, low-E coated glass that gives architects a subtle, blue-gray color and mid-reflectivity aesthetic.
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New York’s Tammany Hall Illuminates with New Facades

August 10, 2020
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 owner, Reading International, have debuted its adaptation as signature commercial office and retail spaces with a monumental, freeform dome visible from around the city
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Saint Louis Zoo Receives Unique Shade Solar Canopy

September 9, 2019
An architecture firm has created a unique solar canopy for the Saint Louis Zoo that provides much-needed shade for visitors, absorbs light and generates power
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The Basic Forms of Heat Transfer

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Daniel Overbey
September 6, 2019
Heat always flows from substances of a warmer temperature to substances of a cooler temperature. Heat (thermal energy) will be exchanged in an environment until a common temperature (equilibrium) is achieved.
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Integrating Shading Devices with the Building Envelope

Steven Saffell
August 7, 2019
In this age of green imperatives, architects designing commercial and institutional structures are usually on the lookout for ways to add incrementally to a building’s overall energy efficiency
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April 9, 2026

Strategies for High-Performance Below-Grade Waterproofing

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

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Roof Design Considerations That Prevent Installation Failures and Change Orders

Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.

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