Denver Engineers Not Surprised by New Post-Tension Rule
Good day! Your usual post–tension maniac here, with more exciting information on post-tensioning! A few months ago, I mentioned that
Category: Building Technology
Johnson Wax Building – Concrete and Glass Tube Technology
Located in Racine Wisconsin, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s buildings that pushed concrete technologies at the time is the Johnson
Keeping the Night Sky Dark is a Necessity for Human and Environmental Sustainability
Second in a three part Dark Sky series “Darkness is as essential to our biological welfare, to our internal clockwork,
The Exciting Future of Self-Healing Materials – Part 2
Last month, I discussed the exciting potential of self-healing concrete to reduce global carbon emission and reduce the enormous cost
Asphalt or Plastic Roadways?
Coming from Oklahoma, I know bad roads. Our largely expansive soils and icy winters cause our asphalt pavements to look
Post-Tension Elongations: How Long is Too Long?
Recently, we’ve had a few projects where our post-tension elongations came up longer than expected. As you’ll recall from my
LEED VOC MSDS SCAQMD
Part of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is to provide better environments for building occupants. Something we
Living a Radiant Life – Understanding Radiant Heat Transfer in Buildings
Radiant Energy. Something that is so widely misunderstood, and yet has such a tremendous impact on our daily comfort. I
Consider Geothermal Heating and Cooling for any Project
I have recently been asked by a client about a new heating and cooling concept for their project: geothermal heating and
Common Egress Window Sizes and Operation
I recently posted an article on the rules behind egress windows. I realize that knowing the rules doesn’t necessarily mean
Toilet/Water Closet Wall Clearances and Space In Front
It’s often tempting to try to squeeze bathroom spaces when designing a house. A comfortably sized bathroom is worth the
Do This One Simple Trick to Lower Your Energy Bills for Your Home
We had the pleasure of having an entry in the recent Parade of Luxury Homes in Evergreen Colorado, and our
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