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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. In all cases, it is recommended that users refer to the adopted codes in effect where the building or structure will be constructed.”

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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. In all cases, it is recommended that users refer to the adopted codes in effect where the building or structure will be constructed.”

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Architects and Contractors Win Awards for Copper in Architecture

Civil + Structural Engineer

The work of these architects and building professionals shows why copper’s adaptability sets the highest standard for sustainable roofs, cornices, cladding, wall systems, and decorative ornamentation.” “Copper fulfills an amazing variety of practical and aesthetic functions. with metal work by Exterior Sheet Metal, Inc.

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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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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. Clad in iron spot brick laid in a Flemish bond pattern, the structures are linked by a grassy court, and offer a lesson in contrasts. The National Trust has invested $1.8

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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: Revit 2013 Service Pack 1 Available

Revit OpEd

For Autodesk Revit Architecture, Autodesk Revit Structure, and Autodesk Revit MEP, you can find the update in the Data & Downloads > Updates section of each product page: Autodesk Revit Architecture 2013 UR1. Autodesk Revit Structure 2013 UR1. Improves stability when selecting a new host for an element within an In-place Wall.