Operable Windows in Aluminum Storefront Systems and Curtain Wall Systems
A few weeks ago I toured a project with Brion Doyle from Spectrum General Contractors and we talked about options
Category: Building Technology
Off Grid Home Trends
Now completed, the Schuler Residence in Lake George is a log home that is completely off grid due to it’s
Specifying Steel Open Web Joists
While designing a recent commercial project I ran into a new situation (for me). The project is a mixed use
Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating in Post Tension Slab-on-grade Foundations
The structural department recently designed and observed the construction of a post tension slab-on-grade foundation that incorporated a hydronic radiant
What You Need to Know about Windows
Windows are an important architectural component for both residential and commercial buildings and can significantly impact both construction budgets as
Minimum Space Between Counters in a Kitchen – How Wide Should the Aisle Be?
When designing a kitchen the question always comes up about how big the aisle needs to be between counters and
Why is OSB Less Expensive than Plywood?
If you took a giant pencil sharpener, sharpened a giant pencil, and then glued all the shavings together, you would
Solar Hot Water Radiant Heat
I was recently asked about heating a home with a radiant floor heating system that utilized solar hot water. This
Locating Plumbing Fixtures on Exterior Walls
As a Colorado engineer, I see many cases of plumbing fixtures being located on exterior walls. This may not be
Implementation Date for 2010 ADA Standards
We’ve begun to see the 2010 ADA (American’s with Disabilities Act) Standards brought up on new construction projects. Like many
What is Punching Shear?
There are several factors that come into play when designing an elevated concrete slab. Obviously, the ability to support the
Advice for Medical Office Floor Plan Design in Tenant Buildings
Medical offices present a few interesting design challenges when they are being place in tenant finish buildings. Dental and doctor
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