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Retrofit Anchoring of Masonry and Stone Façades

Explore how to identify unstable façades, how retrofit anchors can repair instabilities, the different types of anchors available, and how to determine the proper repair procedure.

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Rainscreens, Barrier Walls, & the Insulated Metal Panel Solution

Learn how IMPs function as barrier walls behind various rainscreen systems.

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Coatings for Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF): Thermal Barrier, Ignition Barrier, & Vapor Retarder

Using thermal, ignition, and vapor coatings as a barrier for spray foam insulation comes with numerous benefits. Learn about their advantages, code requirements, and installation.

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Snow Management Systems: Form Follows Function

Explore different snow guard styles and how each contributes to snow retention. Review installation techniques and identify layout designs that maximize occupant safety.

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Show Your Mettle: Durability, Energy Savings, and Cost Efficiency with Metal Construction

Discover the durability, cost efficiency, versatility, and low environmental impact of metal roofs and walls.

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Natural Beauty: Design with Biophilic Principles to Promote Occupant Well-Being

Humans are connected to nature. Examine the main principles of biophilic design and find out how a connection with nature benefits human well-being and reduces stress.

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Fenestration Security for Educational, Religious, Commercial, and Retail Applications

Keeping an armed intruder out of a building is essential. Explore fenestration security risks, considerations, and old and new solutions, as well as performance testing and standards.

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Combining Adhered and Anchored Brick Veneer

Some projects may benefit from combining the two types of masonry veneer. Explore the unique detailing required and projects that have successfully integrated both veneer types.

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Sun Control Devices for Energy-Efficient Design

Looking for an efficient shading strategy? Review the exterior shading device options that are available that impact occupant comfort and contribute to a more sustainable building.

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PMR Roofs: Designing for Sustainability

By reversing the insulation and waterproofing membrane, many roofing problems can be eliminated. Discover how PMR roof assemblies contribute to a sustainabile design strategy.

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Custom Shower Solutions for the Luxury Consumer

From digitally programmable spa experiences to steam, aromatherapy, color, and sound, explore the product options that allow the shower to become a personalized, luxury experience.

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Kallista

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Designed to Adapt: The Versatility of Undercounter Refrigeration

Examine the cooling technologies used in undercounter refrigeration and review the essential features to consider before buying.

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Marvel Refrigeration

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Biomimicry: Design by Nature

Examine the relationship between shading principles and nature's solutions to show how an indoor environment can be improved by controlling heat gain, light, and glare.

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SWFcontract

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Improving Fire Door Specification and Inspection Effectiveness

Learn how to ensure that fire doors are specified, installed, inspected, and maintained properly and that they meet or exceed all relevant code requirements.

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Pamex

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Panel Radiators: The Modern Radiator Solution

Flat panel hydronic radiators are a flexible, energy-efficient, and compact solution for commercial and residential projects. Discover their benefits and aesthetic possibilities.

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Runtal North America, Inc.

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Designing with Commercial/Industrial Insulated Metal Wall Panels

Commercial and industrial buildings benefit from the use of IMPs. Explore IMP design options, appropriate support structure, installation, function, code compliance, and warranties.

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Metl-Span, a Nucor company

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Top-Down Design for Green Streets

Trees are integral to environmental and human health but struggle to thrive in urban areas. Learn how soil vault systems provide space for roots and soil while supporting the pavement above.

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Citygreen Systems International

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Hygienic Public Restroom Design with WELL v2™

Learn how to improve the level of public restroom hygiene, safety, and efficiency with this discussion of modern fixtures and partitions that help meet WELL v2 requirements.

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Electric Vehicle Charging: Basics and Beyond

The demand for electric vehicle charging stations is growing. Probe the types of charging and the planning and installation considerations for electric vehicle supply equipment.

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ChargePoint, Inc.

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Creative Acoustic Design

Discover how melamine sound-absorbing foam reduces noise and absorbs echoes. Available as tiles, panels, baffles, and clouds.

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pinta acoustic, inc.

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Turn on the Daylight: Automated Shading for Human Health + Building Performance

Turn on the Daylight! Examine the concepts of circadian rhythm, biophilia, and alliesthesia and learn why daylight is imperative in good building design.

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Mecho

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Fireproofing Structural Steel

What is the best fireproofing for your project? Examine the codes, testing standards, passive fire protection products, and methodologies that address the protection of structural steel.

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Isolatek International, Inc.

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Commercial Sectional Door Systems

The right closure for large openings is secure, energy efficient, durable, resists wind loads, and meets fire codes. Explore your design options in commercial closure systems.

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Wayne Dalton

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Commercial Fenestration Products: Dock & Drive Through Openings

Closures for large openings include doors, hardware, insulation, installation, and electric operators. Review your options, including glass and metal grille systems.

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Amarr Commercial Overhead Doors

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The Benefits of Implementing Water Conservation Standards by Building Beyond Code

Discover how low- and ultra-low-flow toilets impact water efficiency and meet the requirements of current plumbing codes and standards, as well as beyond-the-code rating systems.

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Niagara

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Polyiso CI for Code-Compliant Walls in Types I–IV Construction

Discover the multiple roles that polysio plays in a code-compliant, energy-efficient building envelope that meets fire, wind pressure, and building science requirements.

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