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An overview of instances when model building codes require exterior curtain walls to provide a fire rating and how architects and specifiers can use narrow-profile, fire-rated glazing assemblies to meet these requirements without compromising a cohesive design aesthetic.

With the push to decarbonize the building sector, there are more opportunities for renovations and retrofits and this area is primed for the uptake in circularity. Here are some key reasons to integrate circular practices into building design and construction.  

Architects are well-positioned to help college campuses and students create places and experiences outside the classroom that cater to their physical and psychological well-being and performance.

During construction, guest comfort topped the priority list. For the building’s exterior, the project team was searching for a solution that would balance strength and thermal efficiency.

With a rebranded focus on carbon reduction, resiliency, and equity, the new version seeks to reclaim LEED’s leadership position in sustainability amidst the rising popularity of other programs like Fitwel and Passive House.