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Maryland Schools Exhibit Rockfon Acoustic Ceiling Systems

CCR Magazine

As architect-of-record, Stantec designed all six schools and specified Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling systems to support the health, safety, well-being, comfort, productivity and success of students and staff. According to Gilbane, the schools are all designed to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Silver standards.

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Renovations Complete at Penn Station’s Long Island Rail Road Train Hall

Civil + Structural Engineer

The second phase widened the 33rd Street Corridor from 30 to 57 feet and raised the ceiling height to 18 feet. Four elevators were replaced, and a new elevator entrance was added, along with new elevator communication systems and an intuitive wayfinding system. With approximately 16,000 employees in 300 offices across the U.S.,

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Robust Facilities Sustainment Solution

Job Order Contracting

Build and support collaborative internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery terms. #5. to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. Implement a robust physical asset facilities maintenance process integrating scheduled, unscheduled repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks. #3.

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Celebrating Excellence in Sustainable Design: Schmidt Associates Wins USGBC’s Green Building of the Year Award

Civil + Structural Engineer

Completed in 2021, this LEED-Gold certified building is a remarkable collaboration between Schmidt Associates and HBM Architects, based in Cleveland, Ohio. A white TPO roof with Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) panels and an exterior sun shading screen lighten the load on the mechanical system. With a budget of $9.2

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A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building

The Pro Builder

Housing, Industrialized: Your Road Map to Off-Site Construction No Compromise With Prefab Housing Seeds of Change: Digital Models Aid Accuracy Daybreak’s collection of three- and four-bedroom, two-story attached townhomes is Hallmark’s first collaboration with Agorus. What About Design?

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For Scientific Innovators, Svigals + Partners Blends Modern Style with Magnetic Warmth in New Research Headquarters 

Civil + Structural Engineer

The new research laboratory and modern workplace, which will soon consolidate two prior facilities into a single, technologically advanced research base, welcomes scientists and diverse employees in a warm, inviting setting that merges the firm’s technical edge and crisp style with engaging art, branding, and collaborative work opportunities.

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Alexandria City HS Redevelopment Features Rockfon Ceilings

CCR Magazine

The architectural team specified Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling systems to support the new high schools multiple performance requirements and to create a modern appearance aligned with 21st century educational facilities. or higher was needed for the media center and its small group collaboration spaces. An NRC of 0.80