During the medieval period, complex Gothic structures were built from drawings that communicated a designer’s overall vision without detailing specific means of construction. Master craftsmen translated designs into buildable structures using simple tools available at the time.
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Manufacturers and suppliers in the flooring industry are responding to the call for more environmentally responsible products for non-residential applications. While raw material suppliers study the science of sustainable plasticizers, manufacturers have capitalized on new emerging technologies to develop products offering increased design flexibility, but reduced ecological impact.
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A wide range of polyurethane foam products is available in various densities and open-cell content, each exhibiting different performance characteristics such as application temperature, moisture resistance and R-value, and compressive strength.
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A monumental architectural wall cladding system was employed in the $667-million, public-private partnership (P3) Port of Miami Tunnel project, linking the busy cruise ship port to two major highways.
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The City University of New York (CUNY) will soon unveil its new science campus in Upper Manhattan featuring channel and dichroic architectural glass.
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Use of sprayed polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation has steadily become more widespread. Used in residential and commercial structures of various types, SPF is a high-performance option for the building envelope.
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Imagine moving into a new condo, only to realize the TV next door, the dog barking across the hall, and the neighbors walking around upstairs can all be easily heard.
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Conversations and the cacophony emanating from telephones, alarms, televisions, carts, doors, medical, and mechanical equipment ensure noise is ever-present in U.S. hospitals. Various economic incentives, regulatory measures, and design guidelines have been developed over the past decade to encourage hospitals to address this problem.
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Bearing pads are used widely in precast concrete parking garages. They function as buffers between the separate concrete members to prevent damage and facilitate movement (much like cartilage between bones at joints).
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Salt corrosion is not only a problem near the seashore—in fact, there is a significant, and often unrecognized, risk in ‘inland’ areas where seasonal de-icing salts are regularly used.
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