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Washington D.C. has a new hoops home for the District’s three professional basketball teams

The project restores the depot’s deteriorating exterior masonry and incorporates a redesigned interior that contains three major teaching spaces

On the exterior, the design called for steep-slope roof elements that would draw attention to certain building functions and entry locations, and metal roof panels to accentuate these spaces

The structure, designed to be highly visible and at once memorable, is clad in aluminum wall panels

How much ventilation should be provided in a building?

Some new buildings are required to have a roofing R-value of 38 and insulated metal panels go a long way in helping achieve that

The 28,000-square-foot building emphasizes occupant comfort and energy efficiency while maintaining compliance with strict environmental regulations

The design offers a column-free interior environment with high ceilings and bright open spaces that allow daylight to penetrate deeply into the station

Events that draw in thousands of people from around the globe can be seen as significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions

Freezing temperatures and precipitation can lead to problems that harm structural integrity of the building envelope and the comfort of its occupants