B2080−Exterior Wall Appurtenances

Role of air barriers in mitigating disease transmission

January 18, 2021

The importance of infection control and the impact of operating conditions on the built environment have taken renewed focus in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a part of the ongoing response, industry organizations, such as the American Society of Heating and Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), have released updated considerations for design and construction professionals, including airflow strategies and temperature and humidity controls, as well as ventilation and pressurization.

Photo © Brad Feinknopf. Photos courtesy Uni-Systems

Retractable awning systems are redefining commercial roofing

January 24, 2020

Temporary roofing systems, such as highly engineered retractable tensile structures, offer a myriad of benefits for commercial applications, and can be an alternative for building owners who want to create outdoor spaces with potential for year-round use.

The magazine’s series of sponsored e-books continues with an exploration of design considerations for rail post anchorage in concrete. Photo © BigStockPhoto.com

Design considerations for rail post anchorage into concrete

June 7, 2019

Railing systems are ubiquitous in the built environment, and as such, their appearance is more highly considered than functionality. Minimum loading requirements for railing systems have been part of codes for about as long as these standards have been in existence.

Insulating buildings with pressure-sensitive tape

January 4, 2018

Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape technologies have properties that can insulate a building from environmental events such as precipitation, vapor ingress, extreme cold and heat, and external noise. While there may be a temptation to use putties and caulks instead of PSA tapes for insulation purposes, those materials are typically employed as fillers meant to span gaps—they do not provide an air or water barrier. PSA tapes can be used as an effective alternative or complementary barrier throughout a building by sealing areas like windows and doors that may be vulnerable to outside environmental fluctuations.

Ensuring aesthetics and safety at Atlanta’s SunTrust Park

September 1, 2017

When Freddie Freeman swung at this year’s home opener on April 14, he was aiming at some brand-new fences—and some state-of-the-art railings as well. The Atlanta Braves’ new SunTrust Park features more than 11 km (7 mi) of decorative railing.

Planning for the future on a historic campus

May 19, 2017

Students living at New College House will benefit not only from improved daylighting and views, but also from enhanced sustainability thanks to the building’s curtain wall, window, and sun shades.

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B2080−Exterior Wall Appurtenances

Commercial guardrails: Specifying post mounting systems

Role of air barriers in mitigating disease transmission

Retractable awning systems are redefining commercial roofing

Design considerations for rail post anchorage into concrete

Insulating buildings with pressure-sensitive tape

Ensuring aesthetics and safety at Atlanta’s SunTrust Park

Planning for the future on a historic campus

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Commercial guardrails: Specifying post mounting systems

Role of air barriers in mitigating disease transmission

Retractable awning systems are redefining commercial roofing

Design considerations for rail post anchorage into concrete

Insulating buildings with pressure-sensitive tape

Ensuring aesthetics and safety at Atlanta’s SunTrust Park

Planning for the future on a historic campus

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