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Achieving ADA compliance for door hardware

September 1, 2021

There are several key considerations that door hardware must comply with to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, including the approach to the door, the opening clearance, thresholds, surfaces, operating hardware, closing speed, opening force, and exit door signage.

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Glass spandrels and shadow boxes: Design and construction considerations

August 11, 2021

Although simple in concept, the physics and technical design considerations of glass spandrels and shadow boxes can be quite complex and must be carefully considered.

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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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