The Aluminum Association has released the 2015 Aluminum Design Manual—the 10^th edition of the resource for structural application professionals. Referenced in the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), the guide provides important compliance information for engineers and construction professionals designing buildings and other load-bearing structures with aluminum. The manual is...

Energy Design Strategies for Retrofitting: Methodology, Technologies, and Applications, outlines energy saving issues as well as information on the global transition to low carbon communities. Published by WIT Press, one of the issues addressed is the energy/thermal retrofit of European structures constructed between the 1960s and 1990s and primarily...

The 10^th edition, and newest installment since 2010, of the Aluminum Design Manual has been released by the Aluminum Association. This resource is important for engineers and other construction professionals using aluminum in load-bearing structure design. Referenced in the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), the resource covers sections including...

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has released AISC Design Guide 29, Vertical Bracing Connections–Analysis and Design, providing information on common bracing systems and structural principles. The lower bound theorem of limit analysis and uniform force method are used to address brace-to-gusset connections, orthogonal and nonorthogonal connections, as...

The Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute (CLFMI) has released updated editions of two of the organization’s most used technical guidelines, CLFMI Product Manual and Wind Load Guide for the Selection of Line Post Spacing and Size. Used by architects, specifiers, and contractors around the world, these resources help ensure...

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has released Design Guide 29, Vertical Bracing Connections–Analysis and Design, as a resource for various design professionals. The document provides a comprehensive approach to common bracing system design based on structural principles. Topics covered include brace-to-gusset connections, orthogonal and non-orthogonal connections, eccentric braces,...

The Master Painters Institute (MPI) has released a resource for selecting system options on both interior and exterior surfaces. Architectural Painting Specification Manual includes descriptions for nearly 50 interior and exterior surfaces of different qualities, as well as information on appropriate surface preparation for various applications. Dewpoints, wood types,...

The Aluminum Association has released the 10^th edition of the Aluminum Design Manual—a reference for design/construction professionals working with the material in structural applications. The guide is referenced in the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), and it allows engineers to create safe and innovative structures using modern, lightweight, corrosion-resistant...

Best Tall Buildings: A Global Overview of 2014 Skyscrapers showcases the most notable tall buildings constructed around the world last year. The book features buildings with innovative designs and integrated sustainable elements. Additionally, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat’s (CTBUH’s) annual awards process is documented within the...

Kitchens in typical households use the bulk of energy. When combined and with bathrooms, they also consume an average of 1140 L (300 gal) of water daily. Published by Wiley, the U.S. National Kitchen and Bath Association’s (NKBA’s) Kitchen & Bath Sustainable Design is a manual to greening these...