“Voluntary Specification for Rating the Severe Wind-Driven Rain Resistance of Windows, Doors and Unit Skylights” has been released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA). The specification provides an optional rating of the ability...
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Insulating Metal Buildings
(10/29/2012)
What if 95 percent of the metal buildings you have worked on the past dozen years performed 20 to 40 percent below actual insulation code intent? What if those building owners came back looking...
The Ann Whitney Olin Theatre at Lewis & Clarke Community College in Godfrey, Ill., underwent a renovation that was completed in February 2012. The 49-year-old, 1,000-seat theater includes the installation of 2,000 square feet...
Daylighting Modeling: What you need to know
(09/03/2012)
Hear the word ‘daylighting’ and many people think just that-simply using the light of the day within a building by strategically placing a couple windows or a skylight. But as architects know, daylighting is...
The Right Time to Make LEED Decisions
(08/30/2012)
By Thomas Taylor Many people believe that overseeing certification under the LEED rating system is the only service the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) furnishes to the market. However, USGBC also provides a variety...
Umicore Building Products (UBP), the manufacturer of VMZINC architectural zinc products, has posted four new architectural videos onto their VMZINC Presents channel on YouTube where award winning architects gave behind the scene insight of...
This Month’s Features
Forecasting the Future of Color
While megatrends in coatings and paints do not change overnight, their subtle evolutions reveal where innovation is headed.
Adhesive Innovation
No longer substitutes for sealants or screws, advanced PSA tapes have emerged as high-performance bonding systems that enhance structural integrity and design flexibility.
Key Design Factors When Employing IMPs
Facing profile choices for IMPs include flat, minor ribs, v-grooves, deeper ribs, and striated profiles.
Sealants for Metal Building Systems
Sealants may seem minor, but they are crucial for metal buildings, ensuring moisture protection and thermal integrity for lasting performance.
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