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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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Stay code-compliant with AISI’s thermal design guide

Construction Specifier

They will also be able to determine the level of performance in an energy code or high-performance rating system. Larson notes 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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Charles L. Tutt Library, Colorado College: Net-zero in the Rockies

BD+C

Designed in Brutalist style by Chicago architect Walter Netsch (1920–2008), Tutt Library opened in 1961. Aligning the floors of the two new additions with those of the existing concrete structure and accommodating new systems—HVAC, sprinklers, lighting—proved to be the most nettlesome problem for the project team. .

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EFCO Supervisor Johnathan Tallent Honored with Patriot Award

CCR Magazine

Tallent is a factory order supervisor for EFCO , a brand of Apogee Enterprises’ Architectural Framing Systems (AFS) segment. Part of the EFCO team for 17 years, Tallent was hired to work on the shop floor before he moved into the factory order department. Department of Defense, honored Johnathan Tallent with a Patriot Award.

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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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Revit OpEd: Measure Between Two References

Revit OpEd

Not much of a catch but there is no equivalent floor in this case. If there was a floor there Id just check the properties of the floor. you could sketch your own a floor around the perimeter pretty quickly. For my money, Id probably favor a floor. Steve - Have you considered mass floors? ► 2008.

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The high cost of low maintenance

BDC Network

If the bolt is not replaced and the beam that is supporting the floor remains in use, it causes overstress in the remaining bolts in the connection. The owner decides not to perform the $10,000 repair and the additional deferred maintenance results in a partial collapse of the floor. In 2008 another review of the garage was conducted.