Fall 2018 Issue | Building Enclosure

The Art of Stretch Forming

Tammy Schroeder

May 14, 2018

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Creating curved, thermally improved aluminum architectural products

Little Big Horn College Health & Wellness Center

Integrating SIPs with Metal Structure Buildings

Achieving High-Performance Building Envelopes

James Hodgson

June 20, 2018

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Although SIPs often are used as the primary structural elements in light commercial buildings, many project teams also use the panels as skins over metal structural frames

Polycarbonate Glazing Systems and Commercial Buildings

The Many Benefits When it Comes to Energy Efficiency and Daylighting

Jim Leslie

April 11, 2018

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Translucent cellular polycarbonate glazing systems are used widely in new construction and renovation, and are a particular fit with metal building construction

Three Cool Roofs: Curvilinear Designs with Inverted Protection

Scott Abukoff Sheri Carter

August 6, 2018

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Three new stations in the Toronto Transit Commission Line 1 Extension employed inverted roof membrane assemblies to achieve cool roof and longevity requirements.

Key Considerations in Designing for Accessibility

A Booming Aging Population: What it Means for Commercial Design

Heather Evans

October 16, 2017

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The growth of the baby boomer generation has many implications for the future of commercial architecture and design

Designing for the Challenges of Zinc Roofing

Minimizing Leakage and the Risk of Backside Corrosion

June 15, 2018

A comprehensive explanation of the zinc corrosion mechanism, and will discuss the nuances of properly designing zinc roofs and cladding to minimize leakage and the risk of backside corrosion

Choosing Insulation for Masonry Cavity Walls

Learning from the Ancient Greeks

Nicole Richard

March 16, 2018

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The role insulation plays in a masonry cavity wall’s performance, and factors to consider when choosing insulation

Stud Wall Design with Polyiso and New Wall Calculators

Timothy Ahrenholz

April 18, 2018

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Nevertheless, specifying a code-compliant wall for both optimal thermal and moisture performance can be a challenge

Roofing Code: Roof Replacement and the IECC

C503.3.1 Roof Replacement

March 14, 2018

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Roof replacements shall comply with Section C402.1.3, C402.1.4, C402.1.5 or C407 where the existing roof assembly is part of the building thermal envelope and contains insulation entirely above the roof deck.

Waterproofing Codes: Walls

Section 1807.3.1

February 26, 2018

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This section implies that all walls that require waterproofing shall be constructed of concrete or masonry and shall be of structural integrity to withstand hydrostatic pressure and lateral loads.

Roofing Detail: Draining Perimeter Edge

March 1, 2018

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Continuous cleats are recommended when flashing face dimension exceeds 3 inches and in areas deemed high-wind zone as categorized by local building code.

Building Enclosure

Fall 2018

Features

The Art of Stretch Forming

Integrating SIPs with Metal Structure Buildings

Polycarbonate Glazing Systems and Commercial Buildings

Three Cool Roofs: Curvilinear Designs with Inverted Protection

Key Considerations in Designing for Accessibility

Designing for the Challenges of Zinc Roofing

Digital Edition

Choosing Insulation for Masonry Cavity Walls

Stud Wall Design with Polyiso and New Wall Calculators

Codes

Roofing Code: Roof Replacement and the IECC

Waterproofing Codes: Walls

Details

Roofing Detail: Draining Perimeter Edge

Building Enclosure

Fall 2018