Tag Archives: Division 08

Energy efficiency: The heat is on

March 24, 2021

Everything from residential flats to commercial high-rises is being specified with sustainability in mind. Channel glass is one building material with which architects can enhance a building’s energy efficiency.

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Strategies for reducing outdoor-indoor noise

January 11, 2021

Efforts to decrease the amount of noise reaching occupied spaces focus on fenestration. This can especially be true of lightweight construction such as metal curtain walls.

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Color play: How to use hues and neutrals in architectural design

November 25, 2020

Architects and designers have discovered the benefits of using laminated glass with colored interlayers to achieve a specific objective. Whether daylighting, wayfinding, area-defining, or simply transforming the space to bring joy, color is being used increasingly and creatively in interior and exterior design.

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New closure solutions influencing the commercial design industry

September 24, 2020

Architects have long turned to overhead coiling door manufacturers for closure solutions that provide safety, security, and peace of mind. A number of advancements in recent years, including specialty doors, grilles, and fire products with low profiles and reduced head room, have turned this product category into a collection of solutions blending form and function in exciting new ways.

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Small details make a big difference in door hardware

September 16, 2020

One aspect of sustainability is the specification and installation of high-quality products on door openings that will not be damaged during occupancy and do not require extensive maintenance. Gasketing manufacturers provide a range of products to enhance an opening’s sustainability.

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