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Bold cantilevered designs are prevalent today, as developers and architects strive to maximize space, views, and natural light in buildings. Cantilevered structures, however, present a host of challenges for building teams, according to José R. Rivera, PE, Associate Principal and Director of Plumbing and Fire Protection with Lilker.
Historically, modern trends in the AEC industry do not often provide for the creation of built works with a longer life span. In most instances,…
Dividing the outside environment from the interior, the building enclosure is one of the most important parts of the structure. The enclosure not only defines the building’s aesthetic, but also protects occupants from the elements and facilitates a comfortable, controlled climate. With dozens of components comprising the exterior assemblies, from foundation to cladding to roof, figuring out which concerns to address first can be daunting.
With a growing need for multifamily housing solutions at all income levels, the U.S. market is seeing a proliferation of inventive projects. Alongside the creativity is a nascent move toward higher quality, if not always larger unit sizes, with offerings of better amenities both inside and outside today’s latest residential solutions.
This course describes the multiple challenges in designing high performance fenestration systems for building envelopes meeting architectural…
From grilling areas and wine bars to outdoor fitness and meditation spaces, architects and builders are now designing to provide the quality…
Architects have always pushed the limits of what building products can do, and fire rated glazing is no exception. This program shows how fire…
“Designing with Fire Rated Glass” by SAFTI FIRST is a must-have for all design professionals. With the advent of new and technologically-…
This course from Walter P Moore examines numerous flood protection approaches and building owner needs before delving into the flood protection process. Determining the flood resilience of a property can provide a good understanding of risk associated costs.