Infectious Disease Control Guidance Part Two: Ultraviolet Light
Many technologies exist for a building’s mechanical system that filters and clean the air you breathe to increase your safety.
Category: Building Technology
Generators and Elevators- Critical Detailing
Proper design for generators and elevators is imperative for multiple reasons. On some commercial and multi-family projects where there are
Considering a Backup Generator for Your Home?
In the event of a power outage at your home, the first thought that occurs to many people is, “I
Healthy Fire Station Design – Active Methods
Fire fighters and other first responders put their lives on the line every day to keep communities safe. As Architect
Designing Fire Stations that Keep Fire Fighters Safe
Fire fighters and other first responders put their lives on the line every day to keep communities safe. As Architect
Floor Drain Venting for Better Occupant Health
As COVID-19 has spread throughout the world, many of us in the building design industry have been acutely aware of
HVAC Systems: Virus Recommendations
As mechanical, electrical and plumbing designers it is our responsibility to grasp the implications to HVAC systems when situations like
Steel Structure Vibrations- Human Activity
The Vibration of Steel Structures Due to Human Activity It is often the case that a steel-framed structural system is
Snicker-Snack! Post-Tension Tendon Finishing Options
Long ago, when I started my career, a contractor asked me if he could use a concrete saw to “cut
5 Ways to Finish a Concrete Floor
Concrete floors in homes and businesses don’t have to be large expanses of gray or covered in tile or carpet.
Alterations, Restoration and Accessibility in Historic Buildings – IBC
The 2006 International Building Code addresses how the code relates to modifications of historic buildings. The IBC states that “The
Mass Walls and Required Insulation R-Value – Energy Code
Note: This is based on the 2006 IECC and this section changes in the 2009 code, so its always important
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