Grades of Solid Clay Masonry – Bricks
Common building bricks come in three grades which indicate the bricks resistance to weathering. The weathering general refers to how
Category: Building Technology
BIG BIM, little BIM = Good Design
BIM (Building Information Modeling) One of my Architecture professors once told me that the materials and methods you use to
Permanent Makeup Water Connections to Heating Water Systems
A typically designed and/or installed detail for a heating water system (and hydronic systems in general) shows the makeup water
Gabion Walls- Landscape Design as well as Retaining Wall Design
One type of site wall system that is very common in Europe, and only beginning to gain popular acceptance in
9 Lighting Disasters to Avoid in the Kitchen and Bathroom
Many common solutions we typically see in kitchens and baths are far from the best solutions, but are repeated again
Top 10 Important Things to Know for SIPs
With the growing popularity of SIP designed homes, it is important to know some critical details that are different than
Using Navisworks for Improved Coordination
This week, I’d prepared some images to help demonstrate the benefits of building information modeling (BIM). In our MEP department,
Insulating Structures to Meet Current Code Requirements
Progression in building technology and more stringent energy code standards are inevitable as our society moves forward. In addition, current
Window Thermal Performance
Image courtesy of Zola European Windows Window functionality and performance can be measured on many levels. The first that comes
Architectural Copper – Science Meets Aesthetics with Living Finishes
Copper takes form in many ways and applications in our built environments. Plumbing lines, plumbing fixtures, electrical conducting applications, as
Elevator Machine Rooms Need To Be Rated Too
The International Building Code requires that elevator machine rooms and machinery spaces have at least the same rating as the
Post-Tension Crack Control (or, Keep that Duct Tape Handy)
Last month, I wrote a blog post about things you can’t fix with duct tape — specifically, post-tension tendon sheathing.
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