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New-age sliding doors elevate occupant comfort

May 8, 2020

As specifiers know, over the last 30 years, the need for improved occupant well-being has given rise to a vast evolution in the world of building design. Dark, dreary, and hard-to-access interiors are bygones of a different era. Transparent, collaborative, and open spaces are now the standard.

A systemic approach to waterproofing foundations

May 7, 2020

The major cause of foundation-related problems is water. Hence Waterproofing systems are very critical to keeping foundations dry. Like air control above grade, it is important to consider water control below grade as a system solution, and not just as a single component.

The magazine’s series of sponsored e-books continues with an exploration of moisture issues in three northern buildings with low-slope roofs. Photo courtesy Inspec. Photo © Matt Bryan

Keeping low-slope roofs dry in northern climates

April 30, 2020

The current design of some wood-framed, non-ventilated roof assemblies in northern climates results in discontinuities in the vapor/air barriers, which allows moisture-laden air to migrate into the truss space and condense.

NYC ambulatory care center adds character with undulating curtain wall pattern

April 22, 2020

The NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center, New York City, creates a presence on Manhattan’s Upper East Side with its wood screen and glazed façade.

The magazine’s series of sponsored e-books continues with an exploration of bird-friendly glass. Photo courtesy Bendheim

Avian-friendly glass: A clear and present solution for birds

April 18, 2020

New York City and several others have established construction standards mandating the use of bird-friendly glass to reduce avian fatalities resulting from accidental collisions with transparent building skins.A Clear and Present Solution for Birds

Images courtesy International Masonry Institute

Rainscreen systems meet the need of modern buildings

April 16, 2020

Masonry rainscreen systems are not only a functional solution, but also an attractive option for satisfying the needs and challenges of complex contemporary building enclosures.

Fire-rated curtain wall helps Pittsburgh science pavilion meet safety requirements

April 15, 2020

The Carnegie Science Center’s new PPG Science Pavilion in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, used fire-rated curtain wall and fire-resistive-rated glass to meet fire- and life-safety requirements.

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New-age sliding doors elevate occupant comfort

A systemic approach to waterproofing foundations

Keeping low-slope roofs dry in northern climates

NYC ambulatory care center adds character with undulating curtain wall pattern

Avian-friendly glass: A clear and present solution for birds

Rainscreen systems meet the need of modern buildings

Fire-rated curtain wall helps Pittsburgh science pavilion meet safety requirements

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New-age sliding doors elevate occupant comfort

A systemic approach to waterproofing foundations

Keeping low-slope roofs dry in northern climates

NYC ambulatory care center adds character with undulating curtain wall pattern

Avian-friendly glass: A clear and present solution for birds

Rainscreen systems meet the need of modern buildings

Fire-rated curtain wall helps Pittsburgh science pavilion meet safety requirements

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