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acoustics

Acoustics Can be Hard

Jon Mooney
July 1, 2016
Getting it right with concrete, block and stone.
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Acoustics Feature

Quiet Spaces

The Right Wall Assembly is a Key Component to Acoustic Performance
Doug Gehring
Douglas G. Gehring
June 1, 2016
Of all the five senses, it could be argued that our sense of hearing is one of the most sensitive
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Pearl Casino

Technical Details Involved in New Casino

May 23, 2016
The long awaited Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort, located in D’Iberville, Miss., is setting the trend for many new casinos to come
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Energy Savings

Thermal Improvements to Existing Facilities

Brian H. Neely Jason Wagner
May 12, 2016
Many older buildings are not designed to meet current standards
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Tilley Apartments

Balancing Historic Preservation with Energy Efficiency

May 7, 2016
In addition to pursuing LEED for Homes, the project hoped to earn New York State Energy Research and Development Authority energy efficiency incentives and Historic Building Tax Credits
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weatherproofing

Weatherproofing the Building Enclosure

Deck Ventilation as a Retrofit Roofing Solution
Lurita McIntosh Blank
May 6, 2016
From the beginning, the Centre has experienced serviceability issues with the weatherproofing of the building enclosure
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continuous insulation CI

Continuous Insulation in Building Envelope Design

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Andrew Lindley
May 6, 2016
With buildings comprising  a significant 40 percent of overall energy consumption in North America, implementing best practices to reduce a building’s energy, carbon and environmental footprint and increase its performance has become commonplace.
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Philly Museum

Lightning Protection is a Work of Art

Michael Chusid, RA FCSI
April 27, 2016
Ben Franklin would be proud
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Stock BIM

A Total Look: The Power of GIS, 3D BIM Together

Mary Shacklett
April 17, 2016
BIM renders virtual models of structures for architecting or remodeling at any phase of a structure’s life cycle
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moisture damage

Understand Insulation Permeability to Prevent Moisture Damage and the Dreaded Call-back

Understanding the implications caused by moisture and the best practices to prevent damage will allow for the moisture to escape.
Ryan Beach
April 1, 2016

Understanding the implications caused by moisture and the best practices to prevent damage will allow for the moisture to escape. 


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