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AISI Publishes “Thermal Design and Code Compliance Guide for C-Shape Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Building Envelopes”

Civil + Structural Engineer

They will also be able to determine the level of performance in an energy code or high-performance rating system. Larson noted that AISI D250-23 is an update of the “Thermal Design Guide for Exterior Walls” originally published by AISI that was updated and revised in 2008 and 2015.

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An Old Earthen Fort in Abu Duabi

Natural Building

The tower was used to guard Al Ain Oasis as well as the underground water system. In 2008, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi began the conservation project, preserving the fort’s exterior and transforming its arcaded gallery into a visitor and exhibition center. It also served as a home to members of the ruling family.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

Aiming to enhance the fire safety standards in exterior walls, fireblocking is now mandatory behind ventilated cladding , with few exceptions. Simultaneously, it enables the design of exterior walls which can meet the other stringent performance requirements imposed on today’s buildings. By Antonie Habellion, P.Eng., from the 2000 IBC.

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Revit OpEd: Electrical Panel Load Calculations

Revit OpEd

Electrical Panel Load Calculations. Another "inside" gem from Inside the System which offers deeper insight to how the numbers work. If you are a Revit MEP user and electrical is your game, then youll want to read it. of Echo , Electrical , Panel Reports. Electrical Panel Load Calculations. ► 2008.

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Reopening The Glass House with National Historic Trust

CCR Magazine

Closed to the public since 2008 due to ongoing damage from water infiltration, its closing left half of the property’s core architectural story untold. The interior had experienced deterioration of plaster, mold growth, and rusting mechanical systems. The National Trust has invested $1.8 Koch Theater) at Lincoln Center.

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Revit OpEd: Reference Planes and Wall Closure

Revit OpEd

Reference Planes and Wall Closure. Control Wall’s Material Return. Layers) for the host wall in a project. Note the two “wall closure” parameters (shown below) need to be “locked” so they stay positive (in the correct direction) when the host wall thickness changes. ► 2008.

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Revit OpEd: Detail Level Ignored with Unlocked Wall Layers

Revit OpEd

Detail Level Ignored with Unlocked Wall Layers. We can unlock a layer or layers in a wall to allow "pulling" them up or down separately from the rest of a wall. of Subtle , Detail Level , Walls. Could it be that the wall is not being cut in the ceiling plan view and the multiple lines are actually projection lines?