Due to the impact of extreme storms on homes and businesses, architects and builders across the United States are more mindful than ever of the products being used, proper ratings, and what to look for when building and rebuilding.
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An ultra-green office building was created in Princeton University in New Jersey’s using high-performance materials and cutting-edge technology. The facility was awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification.
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An integrated water-resistive and air barriers (WRB/AB) system helped save time and money for a Michigan project designed by Campbell & Associates.
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Compressive strength is a clearly defined property that can be measured directly at a particular point in time using standardized test methods. On the other hand, the properties making concrete durable are many in number. Therefore, durability is more complex to define, measure, and specify.
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Architects Gresham Smith & Partners designed the University of Miami (UM) Bascom Palmer Eye Institute to stand out as a 21st century ophthalmic center, encouraging a balance of performance and aesthetic flair.
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With careful attention to details, it is possible to design and build functional, aesthetically pleasing, and leakproof balconies.
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The construction community has identified the need for explicit communication to contractors from architectural and engineering firms, clearly and completely describing design requirements presented within specifications that do not form a part of standard services for engineering and design.
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The costs of cleaning efflorescence from grout joints and tile surfaces can range from a lost day on a callback to a financial fortune, depending on the size and type of project on which it occurs. For example, to acid-wash tile on one large project, remediation costs exceeded $100,000...
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Advocates for mass timber construction boast of faster construction times, lower labor costs, and environmental benefits. However, some building professionals are skeptical. The design firm Hickok Cole has designed Timber Towers, a conceptual 60-story mass timber skyscraper, to showcase what is possible with wood.
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With the recent focus on occupant comfort and safety, building material manufacturers have begun to use mineral wool for thermal control in exterior wall systems, as it is noncombustible and provides good acoustical performance.
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