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Both the thriving tourism industry and coastal climate had roles to play in the design and construction process of a three-story hotel completed in Bethany Beach, Delaware last year. First, the town’s focus on tourism meant it was beneficial for any new building to blend in with the ‘classic’ aesthetic comprising part of its appeal. Second, the 112-room hotel’s proximity to the waterfront meant it was exposed to harsh conditions including intense sun, saltwater spray, and moisture. A durable exterior solution was required to avoid high spending on maintenance.
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In the Dr. Seuss book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the title character says he is grumpy because of “the noise, noise, noise, noise” from his neighbors. Anyone who has stayed in a hotel or lived in multi-family housing and endured the TVs, stereos, snoring, and talking of others can empathize. In the United States, the most common complaint of hotel guests—accounting for 65 percent—is noise from other guests. Structural insulated panels (SIPs), when combined with other assemblies, can provide one sound solution.
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EVENTS
January 10-12, 2017
International Builders’ Show
National Association of Home Builders
Orlando, Florida
www.buildersshow.com
January 18-20, 2017
The International Surface Event
Informa
Las Vegas, Nevada
tisewest.com
January 28-February 1, 2017
ASHRAE Conference/AHR Expo
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers
Las Vegas, Nevada
www.ashrae.org
January 29-February 1, 2017
Sprayfoam 2017 Convention & Expo
Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA)
Palm Springs, California
www.sprayfoam.org/expo
February 12-15, 2017
American Architectural Manufacturers Association
AAMA 80 th Annual Conference
Phoenix, Arizona
www.aamanet.org/events
March 16-21, 2017
RCI International Convention and Trade Show
RCI
Anaheim, California
rci-online.org
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Some of the most attention-getting projects these days involve architectural coiled-wire fabric—a more affordable alternative to traditional woven mesh that delivers equal or superior aesthetics, as well as functionality and performance. These assemblies can serve numerous functions, from diffusing light and aesthetic impacts to fall protection, screening, ventilating, and security.
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Stone buildings, especially cathedrals, are meant to last for generations. Unfortunately, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Albany, New York) experienced severe failures from its earliest years. Well before the groundbreaking ceremony, the first suggestion of stone quality issues was in correspondence between the project architect, Patrick Charles Keely, and Bishop John McCloskey in 1848. Find out how this sort of conversation carried into the 21st century.
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While tubs for dog washing are a common feature of veterinary clinics, kennels, and professional pet-grooming services, these products are increasingly being installed in locations where dog-owners can wash their own pets. Many multi-family housing developments, apartment buildings, and residential condominiums now offer dog-washing rooms in addition to exercise yards in an attempt to attract more animal-owning tenants.
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Most residential deck-related accidents are caused by failure of the deck-to-house connection or of the guardrail system, which can cause a person to fall from the deck, resulting in serious injuries or death. Several reasons for deck failures have been observed, including inadequate fasteners and connections, corrosion, improper materials, construction defects, and wood decay.
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