Tag Archives: High-rises

The need for coordination in residential high-rise construction

November 10, 2023

High-rise construction is a massive undertaking in every aspect. Through collaboration and careful decision-making, a team can establish a well-designed, coordinated, and successful process that can save both time and money.

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Why all components matter in firestopping materials

June 8, 2023

In the absence of a large-scale fire catastrophe, a sense of complacency may be influencing the specification of firestopping materials. In recent years, North America has seen a trend of pre-insulated back pans coming from overseas which contain foreign mineral wool that has not been tested to ASTM E2307. These panels make it difficult for building officials/inspectors to determine if certified mineral wool has been installed.

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NYC luxury tower tops out

February 26, 2019

Dahlia, a 20-story luxury residential tower on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, has topped out. The design for Dahlia is the result of a collaboration between CetraRuddy, acting as design architect, and RKTB Architects as executive architect.

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First look inside NY’s Hudson Yards tower

January 31, 2019

Hudson Yards has provided a sneak peek into Fifteen Hudson Yards in New York City. It has been designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, and Rockwell Group. Spaces on display include high-floor wellness and entertainment amenities with 360 degree views and two model residences on the 25th floor.

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Lighting requirements for high-rises proposed

April 8, 2016

A proposal for lighting requirements for high-rise dwellings is in the works for an energy standard published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES).

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