Can You Weather The Storm?
(11/25/2025)
This brief quiz covers the critical codes and standards that keep storm shelters safe using ventilation systems, and refresh on the testing and guidelines that support strong designs.
Tag: ventilation
Staying Cool: Test Your Knowledge of HVAC Options
(11/18/2025)
This brief quiz covers the types of systems suitable for specific cases, as well as key system advantages and ratings to consider
Test Your Sustainable Temperature Control Knowledge!
(11/07/2025)
Challenge your know-how of designing for temperature control with this quiz based on our article, Thermal Resilience: Cooling our Buildings without Warming the Planet.
Test Your Indoor Air Quality Knowledge!
(11/03/2025)
Put your knowledge of air and moisture resistance from underlayment to the test with this quiz based on our article, The Key to a Building Envelope.Challenge your indoor air quality (IAQ) know-how with this...
The Multifaceted Nature of Expanded Metals
(09/09/2025)
Expanded metal is popular for use as facades. Its 3D shape and pattern uniformity create a strong and striking appearance.
Ventilation and Safety in Storm Shelters
(08/29/2025)
Protecting ventilation openings is essential to maintaining structural integrity and occupant safety in the design of storm shelters and tornado safe rooms.
This Month’s Features
Fire Protection Specifications for Metal Buildings
Metal building systems are noncombustible structures using steel framing and metal panels, manufactured for pre-assembly inspection.
Daylighting for Safer, Healthier, and More Resilient Schools
Today’s educational facilities must support cognitive performance, mental health, and physical safety, while operating under increasingly stringent codes and budget constraints. Natural daylight sits...
Building for the Future with Insulated Metal Panels
The quality of the materials used, their eco-responsible manufacturing process, and the panels’ superior insulating properties make them a greener solution that considerably reduces...
Architectural Expanded Metals
Ultimately, expanded metal offers a rare combination of design flexibility, robust performance, and environmental responsibility.