Wood ceilings can not only provide inviting, eye-catching aesthetics, but also effective acoustical control, making them a versatile and functional design element. To obtain the acoustic benefits, the panels must be perforated and backed with a sound-absorbing material.
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The architectural design team from Harris Craig Architects utilized a standing-seam metal roof and metal wall panel systems to create a contemporary, modern appearance for the Herrington-Ornelas Health Park in Whitehouse, Texas.
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Cold-formed metal framing (CFMF) is one of the most widely used framing materials in commercial and residential construction because of its ability to provide strength and stability in a number of conditions.
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Standards now require high-performance sound absorption overhead in many building types. Understanding the acoustic requirements within the building standards and translating those correctly into a project’s written specification is only the first step. One should also understand other potential impacts on the building design to ensure the facility sounds...
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Below-grade construction with shotcrete is gaining popularity across the country. The trend of using shotcrete instead of conventional cast-in-place (CIP) concrete can be attributed to the lower construction cost and time saved by not having to place and remove formwork.
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At the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Logistics & Reconditioning Center in Grandview, Missouri, metal ceiling panels installed diagonally in a herring bone pattern create a signature space.
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Over the past few years, there has been considerable discussion on concrete construction and its impact on global warming. The authors argue concrete is, in fact, a relatively low-impact material, not only due to its durability, long service life, and recyclability, but also because of increasing investments in more...
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When development firm Vulcan Real Estate asked world-renowned artist Spencer Finch to design an architectural canopy to connect the two office buildings at the center of Amazon’s campus in Seattle, his first course of action was a walk in the woods.
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The Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, used custom architectural railings to enhance fan experience inside and outside the arena.
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High-performing commercial buildings are becoming popular because of evolving codes and stricter standards for occupant safety, comfort, and energy efficiency. One can achieve high-performing building envelopes by combining various cavity insulation solutions, such as foam sheathing and insulation behind brick, stucco, concrete, and other cladding systems.
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