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St. Joseph Patient Care Center, Orange, Calif. Photo: Tom Kessler
on May 17,2013

Low-emissivity glasses are critical to making today’s buildings brighter, more energy-efficient, and more sustainable. Here are five tips to help AEC professionals understand the differences among low-e glasses and their impact on building performance.

on April 26,2013

The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) announced today that the BASF Corporation is the newest member of the association.

Safti First's two-hour fire rated GPX Framing achieves Level 8 Ballistic Rating
on March 06,2013

Safti First announced that in addition to meeting ASTM E-119/NFPA 251/UL263 with hose stream for up to 2 hours, the SAFTIfire GPX Framing now has a Level 8 Ballistic Rating per UL 752 Standard for Bullet Resistant Materials.

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on March 20,2013 in Feature

Single-glazed storefronts in the student center at California’s West Valley College were replaced with aluminum-framed, thermally broken windows...

An automatic revolving door (DORMA 1000-A Series) installed at Detroit’s Greekto
on September 10,2012 in Feature

In the MasterFormat section 08 30 00, Specialty Doors and Frames, a number of door types are listed for special functions, access locations,...

Tower Pinkster Titus Architects specified a silicone-glazed curtain wall for ene
on September 07,2012 in Feature

Earn 1.0 AIA/CES learning units by studying this article and successfully completing the online exam.

The architects were able to create a 2-hour exit enclosure/stairwell that provid
on July 16,2012 in Feature

Architects were able to create a 2-hour exit enclosure/stairwell that provided vision and maximum fire safety using fire rated glazing that...

on July 13,2012 in Feature

Panel wall system, folding windows, rubber flooring, wire mesh railings.

on May 31,2012 in Product Review

When the South Florida Community College Theatre for the Performing Arts was undergoing a complete renovation, designer Leo A Daly Architects, in...

Originally the Elephant House at the St. Louis Zoo, Peabody Hall was renovated i
on April 05,2012 in Feature

An exclusive tip sheet to help the Building Team manage door and window retrofits successfully.

For the renovation of Mitchell Hall at the University of New Mexico (designed by
on March 30,2012 in Feature

With their improved aesthetics, energy efficiency, and durability, replacement windows and doors can add significant value to a renovation project...

on February 02,2012 in Feature

When the University embarked on its first major addition since the opening of Hutchins Hall in 1933, preserving the Collegiate Gothic-style...

on February 01,2012 in Feature

Replacement or retrofit can help keep energy costs from going out the window.