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O'Brocki

Innovation Through the Building Code Process

Provisions Allowing Tall Mass Timber Buildings Coming to 2021 Codes
O'Brocki
Raymond O'Brocki
August 23, 2019
The development process for U.S. building codes is rigorous and deliberative. Because the process results in the best thinking of a large group of experts, building codes can help drive innovation in design and construction
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wire mesh

Parking Garage Screening is Moving Full Speed Ahead

A Growing Trend in the Metal Design Industry
Daniel Shields
August 21, 2019
A trend emerging in recent years in metal design is the adoption and application of garage cladding systems and screening
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Specifying Cold-Formed Steel for Resilient Buildings

Examining Resiliency in the Built Environment
Greg Ralph
August 16, 2019
In the wake of massive earthquakes and increasingly intense hurricane activity, wildfires, flooding and other natural events, design professionals have taken a greater interest in the concept of resiliency
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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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Curtain Wall Manual

Curtain Wall Manual

AAMA CWM-19
July 31, 2019
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association has developed a new manual providing guidelines for the design of curtain walls.
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Urban Union

LEED Gold-certified Building Extends Amazon’s Campus

July 26, 2019
Solar control low emissivity glass products make up the curtain wall system featured in a 268,000-square-foot, 12-story building that is part of Amazon’s downtown Seattle headquarters expansion project
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Technoform

Office Tower Features Triple-Glazed Curtain Wall

July 19, 2019
The new 707 Fifth "AAA" office tower in downtown Calgary, Alberta, features a distinctive, curved glass appearance with high energy-efficiency and a comfortable interior
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NoHo West

Sustainability Meets Mixed-Use Redevelopment

June 28, 2019
The forgotten and dilapidated shopping center is now well on its way to revitalization thanks to new developers with a vision
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Air barriers

The Importance of Air Barriers

June 26, 2019
Air within the envelope of a building is subject to air infiltration, exfiltration and the three modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation
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IMETCO

IMETCO Offers New Online Experience With Refreshed Website

June 14, 2019
IMETCO launches a redesigned website to mark a milestone in the company’s history. The new website offers visitors a new online experience.
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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

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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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