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
Category: Building Technology
HVAC System Recommendations COVID-19 Edition
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
Accessible Drinking Fountain Guidelines ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires wall-mounted drinking fountain units to have a clear knee space of at least
Geared Security Hinges
Geared Security Hinges: If you’ve ever wondered how to hang a door with a hinge on the exterior side of
Three Wood Framing Methods – Balloon, Platform & Advanced
We recently talked about a variety of building methods. Within each method are different ways to build. Here we talk
Restrained versus Unrestrained Members
In the last several months, I’ve had many questions about what constitutes a “restrained” concrete member, and what constitutes an
This or That #4: Trellis vs. Pergola
Home and garden advertisements interchange these a lot…so what’s the real difference? In this corner: a trellis is defined as
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