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Construction is underway on the Hilton Garden Inn, a 12-story high-rise on the University of Iowa campus. The team working on this 5110-m2 (55,000-sf) steel-framed hotel—including Cities Edge Architects and contractor Rushton Sheet Metal—has found a strong solution to the project’s variety of insulation-related challenges. The Iowa City project required energy-efficient insulation to act as a barrier to three elements: thermal, air, and moisture. Using insulation for the latter two functions allowed for savings on materials and labor, but posed a challenge—the team had to ensure the building’s insulation and taping was seamless if it was to properly function.
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HORIZONS
One of the most common problems in building operations is the use of outdated technology. From automation to security, upgrades are currently available that can immensely improve productivity, enhance services, and save money. This is especially true in the area of lighting. Many companies still primarily rely on high-intensity discharge (HID) fixtures, such as metal halides and/or compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), to illuminate everything from warehouses and production floors to corporate headquarters. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) offer a leap forward.
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EVENTS
January 10-12, 2017
International Builders’ Show
National Association of Home Builders
Orlando, Florida
www.buildersshow.com
January 18-20, 2017
The International Surface Event
Informa
Las Vegas, Nevada
tisewest.com
January 28-February 1, 2017
ASHRAE Conference/AHR Expo
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers
Las Vegas, Nevada
www.ashrae.org
January 29-February 1, 2017
Sprayfoam 2017 Convention & Expo
Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA)
Palm Springs, California
www.sprayfoam.org/expo
February 12-15, 2017
American Architectural Manufacturers Association
AAMA 80 th Annual Conference
Phoenix, Arizona
www.aamanet.org/events
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