Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Few built environments are as critical to get right as the healthcare facilities designed, built, and renovated today. Good buildings make people better. That is the conclusion of a growing body of research that is linking the architecture of healthcare facilities with the health and well-being of patients and staff. and higher.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Inside, an exposed cross-laminated timber ceiling extends throughout the main level and provides a visual link between the open living, dining, and kitchen area, the home office, and the primary suite. That space features an exposed brick wall, a fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows oriented to the outdoor view, and access to a rear deck.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 19, 2024

Photos courtesy AVL Systems Inc. By Charles Carrender In architectural design, the most successful projects are those that prioritize and optimize the occupant experience. How people engage and interact with a space is a direct result of how well the space is designed to perform in relation to its intended use.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’re Dan Coletti, the designer and builder of The New American Home 2024 in the luxury custom-home community of Ascaya in Henderson, Nev., Designer/builder/interior designer: Sun West Custom Homes , Las Vegas Landscape architect: Vangson Consulting , Las Vegas Lot size: 0.7 it all starts in the kitchen. “I

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BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Architectural ‘Frankenstein’ features breakthrough sustainable design 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

The project is the brainchild—and now the personal home—of Mark LaLiberte , a renowned building science expert and co-founder and president of Construction Instruction , a consultancy and training facility based in Denver. Architects: Peterssen/Keller Architecture, Minneapolis.; Cosan Studio, Scottsdale, Ariz.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 15, 2023

When I did an online image search for “modern office design”, I saw neutral color schemes of black, grey, white, or brown with a pop of accent color, minimalism, ergonomic furniture, biophilic décor, textured walls, glass dividers, natural light, and acoustic ceiling systems. Call us today! 800-WOLGAST | www.wolgast.com

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The “Champagne Frame” serves as a grand window system, allowing visitors to take a look at iconic Aston Martin models. Photo courtesy Aston Martin has partnered with Alexander Zilberman Architecture (AZA) to unveil Q New York, its inaugural ultra-luxury flagship showroom at 450 Park Ave.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts has successfully completed its renovation and expansion and its site-specific design incorporates glass , wood, and steel to strengthen the island’s connection to its civic core. During the design process, the team prioritized sustainability and a connection to the island’s history and ecology.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 30, 2024

Seattle-based design firm, GO’C , and the artist collaborative, SuttonBeresCuller, have transformed a 1930s-era, 41.8-m The project comprises a 139-m 2 (1,500-sf) building and a 279-m 2 (3,000-sf) park. Wood rafters are seen in the ceiling of the space. Photos © Kevin Scott/courtesy GO’C.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Former munitions plant reimagined as net-zero federal workplace 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 9, 2024

The Perelman Performing Arts Center—known as PAC NYC—completes the master vision for the 9/11 Memorial Grounds and was designed in collaboration with Design Architect REX and Architect of Record Davis Brody Bond – a Page/ Company. It opened in September 2023.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2023

Paulson Center is a new multipurpose campus building aligned with the university’s Climate Action Plan, aiming to be one of the greenest urban campuses in the U.S. The building embodies the spirit of the university and fosters fresh ways to learn, connect, work, play, and live. In addition to an efficient filtration system, the John A.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

As buildings soar higher and higher, it’s fascinating to see new technologies emerging to meet this demand. Here are three trends to keep an eye on if you’re designing or planning a new high rise building. Steel/concrete core wall system. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork. March 21, 2018.

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Specification Product Update

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Innovative expansion brings aesthetic versatility and acoustic excellence to ceiling solutions Hunter Douglas Architectural, a pioneering leader in innovative architectural solutions, is excited to announce the expansion of its HeartFelt® Origami product category with the introduction of two captivating new shapes: Weave and Curve.

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Construction Daily News

JULY 15, 2024

Sustainability is a core consideration in modern architecture. There are tightening governmental regulations that mandate minimum thresholds of energy efficiency and durability in new builds. In fact, the federal government has an ambitious plan of achieving net-zero building emissions by 2045.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

As buildings soar higher and higher, it’s fascinating to see new technologies emerging to meet this demand. Here are three trends to keep an eye on if you’re designing or planning a new high rise building. Steel/concrete core wall system. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork. March 21, 2018.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 1, 2023

The 27-month design-build project encompassed both the design and construction of the reimagined concourse, with a widened corridor, raised ceiling heights, upgraded lighting and wayfinding, new digital information screens, improved mechanical and electrical systems, and new architectural finishes, among other station enhancements.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2024

Mike Duffy, associate principal for RSP Architects, was lead designer on the build. During the planning stages, he and his team worked closely with Mark Lewkowitz, president and CEO of Supima, and other key decision makers to develop a design concept that would reflect the clients’ needs. “We

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 1, 2023

The brise soleil system, found in modernist L.A. The airport’s authority, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), has been dedicated to delivering a superior design for the concourse. The project’s exterior brise soleil system is one aspect of the design, which will also frame sightlines of the surrounding L.A.

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Revit OpEd

MAY 3, 2012

Building Design Suite Installation Readme. If you are preparing for installing the 2013 Revit products via the Building Design Suites then you might want to start with the System Requirements PDF documents for each version. Builds and Updates. Book - Introducing Revit Architecture. Revit OpEd.

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Specification Product Update

JUNE 23, 2023

Unique in its versatility, the PareauLux Climate ceiling has been a top-selling system for Hunter Douglas Architectural in the Netherlands for some time. PareauLux is a result of collaboration between Hunter Douglas and Inteco, two leading players in the climate and ceiling industry.

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Specification Product Update

MARCH 23, 2023

Unique in its versatility, the PareauLux Climate ceiling has been a top-selling system for Hunter Douglas Architectural in the Netherlands for some time. PareauLux is a result of collaboration between Hunter Douglas and Inteco, two leading players in the climate and ceiling industry.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo as a building material has greater compressive strength and it is lightweight so that it is widely used as a construction material. Bamboo is also recently started using different types of designer homes. There are various uses for bamboo in various construction of buildings. Bamboo Architecture.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Even when people are inside, it is hard to block out intruding and distracting noises within the space people are in; noise coming from adjacent rooms, areas above or below, or from hallways; or even from outside the building. This can also be achieved by integrating appropriate acoustical products with architectural design elements.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Like most projects, architectural choices in education projects are incredibly complex. Also important are budget and requirements for specialty spaces; gymnasiums and auditoriums are large masses that influence school design. Today, there are programs that help determine designs which achieve the optimal daylighting balance.

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Safti First

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

I realized the great possibilities this glazing could provide to the architectural community: full glass exit routes, visibility into and through up to two-hour fire rated areas, fire rated glass floors, fire rated glass doors and so much more. SAFTI FIRST was formed and designed “GPX” which stands for G “glass”, PX “protects” or “GPX”.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Designed by the architecture firm, REX, in collaboration with theater consultant, Charcoalblue, and executive architect, Davis Brody Bond, this 11,985-m 2 (129,000-sf) facility embodies PAC NYC’s artistic mission. Rockwell Group provided the interior design for the restaurant and lobby.

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BDC Network

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

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BDC Network

JUNE 16, 2023

Can a VR-enabled AEC Firm transform building projects? 0 dbarista Fri, 06/16/2023 - 14:36 Virtual Reality With the aid of virtual reality and 3D visualization technologies, designers, consultants, and their clients can envision a place as though the project were in a later stage. The space, volume, and structure.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In a supergroup-worthy combination, School of Rock , the largest and most revolutionary music education franchise in the world, now specifies Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling systems as the basis of design for its new North American franchise locations. The ceiling panel’s high sound absorption was key. “It

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Designed by the architecture firm, REX, in collaboration with theater consultant, Charcoalblue, and executive architect, Davis Brody Bond, this 11,985-m 2 (129,000-sf) facility embodies PAC NYC’s artistic mission. Rockwell Group provided the interior design for the restaurant and lobby.

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Commercial Construction Blog

APRIL 20, 2017

Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. Here are a five examples: 1. Localized Sourcing. Product and Material Selection.

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CCR Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

The type of plan that shows the layout of the HVAC system is called a mechanical plan. Mechanical plans detail the equipment and its placement within the building, including all components necessary for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. HVAC systems regulate a building’s temperature, humidity, and air quality.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 16, 2023

By Max Tritremmel Architecturally exposed structural steel (AESS) (Figure 1) is a popular design feature that can complement the strength and beauty of steel to other architectural features. Photo courtesy Sustainable Living Innovations. Photos courtesy The Sherwin-Williams Company.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 25, 2023

./ courtesy Rockfon By Rebecca Silva Grundfos, a global leader in water technology based in Bjerringbro, Denmark, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification for its new Global Water Utility Headquarters—the highest available building certification through the U.S.

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