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\"Belgian<\/a>
Belgian ecological architecture firm Vincent Callebaut Architectures (VCA) pays tribute to the Notre Dame with their Gothic and biomimetic forest proposal. The Notre Dame article was published in May 2019. Image \u00a9 Vincent Callebaut Architectures<\/span>
Images \u00a9 Vincent Callebaut Architectures<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As the year comes to an end,\u00a0The<\/em>\u00a0Construction Specifier<\/em>\u00a0is revealing the website\u2019s most popular features and articles from 2019. Reread a favorite or check out a piece you missed online the first time around.<\/p>\n

Features
\n<\/strong>1. \u201cThe air\/vapor barrier must die<\/a>\u201d by Juste Fanou<\/p>\n

2. \u201cWaterproofing multifamily balconies: Common mistakes leading to major failures<\/a>\u201d by John Igo<\/p>\n

3. \u201cManaging the risks of efflorescence<\/a>\u201d by Michael Micalizzi, CTC<\/p>\n

4. \u201cConstruction documentation today<\/a>\u201d by Norman F. Jacobs, Jr., CSI Emeritus, PMI, SAR, ASPE, CPE, AACE, IIE<\/p>\n

5. \u201cSpontaneous glass breakage (or not)<\/a>\u201d by Deborah Slaton and David S. Patterson, AIA<\/p>\n

6. \u201cSpecifying intumescent coating film thicknesses<\/a>\u201d by Bob Glendenning<\/p>\n

7. \u201cBest practices for masonry veneer construction<\/a>\u201d by Kenneth Itle, AIA, Mike Ford, AIA, and Timothy Penich, AIA<\/p>\n

8. \u201cSmoke doors versus fire doors: What is the difference?<\/a>\u201d by Lori Greene, AHC\/CDC, CCPR, FDAI, FDHI<\/p>\n

9. \u201c\u2018Breathable\u2019 coatings for masonry walls<\/a>\u201d by Deborah Slaton and David S. Patterson, AIA<\/p>\n

10. \u201cBetter drainage, better low-slope commercial roof systems<\/a>\u201d by Anthony J. Katona, CDT<\/p>\n

News
\n<\/strong>1. \u201cKanye West\u2019s dome-shaped homes demolished<\/a>\u201d (September 16)<\/p>\n

2. \u201cArchitects propose a Gothic and biomimetic roof for Notre Dame<\/a>\u201d (May 9)<\/p>\n

3. \u201cSan Francisco\u2019s tilting tower approved for $100M repairs<\/a>\u201d (September 24)<\/p>\n

4. \u201cFlorida\u2019s Guitar Hotel opens its doors<\/a>\u201d (October 28)<\/p>\n

5. \u201cNYC mayor plans to ban new \u2018inefficient\u2019 glass skyscrapers<\/a>\u201d (August 24)<\/p>\n

6. \u201cNY skyscraper will be second tallest in the Western Hemisphere<\/a>\u201d (January 25)<\/p>\n

7. \u201cACI 318-19 building code requirements available for public review<\/a>\u201d (January 7)<\/p>\n

8. \u201cRevealing designs for the world\u2019s tallest hybrid timber tower<\/a>\u201d (May 17)<\/p>\n

9. \u201cTulip-shaped tower project axed by London mayor<\/a>\u201d (July 28)<\/p>\n

10. \u201cNorway tower is world\u2019s tallest timber building<\/a>\u201d (March 18)<\/p>\n

Did you have a particular favorite article this year in the magazine or on the website? Share in the comments below! (And all the best for 2020!)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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