Fire Resistance Treatments for Wood
Not all fire resistance treatments for wood are the same. Over the past few months, I have been learning about
Category: Building Technology
Commercial Stair Design – Guidelines, Criteria and Dimensions
After seeing the popularity of my post on Residential Stair Design, I thought it made sense to explain the guidelines
WiFi SD Cards: EyeFi and Toshiba Flash Air just made this Architects week
Maybe it is just me… but in a wireless world I’ve started to expect that when I take a photo (whether
Benefits of Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement (PICP)
Permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP) can be used as a viable alternative to asphalt or poured concrete for parking lots,
The Building Code Requires Street Numbers on Buildings
The International Building Code requires that you provide numbers or addresses on all new buildings. The numbers or addresses are
Understanding Project Construction Costs in Terms of Monthly Payments
One of the most important program elements for every project is the project budget. While many people will make design
Fire Extinguisher Requirements During Construction
The International Building Code specifies several locations where contractors are required to have fire extinguishers placed during construction, alteration and
Temperature Control in Buildings – What is the Minimum Heat Level Required in the Building Code?
Both the International Building Code and the International Residential Code have requirements for maintaining a minimum temperature in buildings. They
Understanding Thermal Mass Walls in a Passive Solar Design
Let me first say that while I studied thermodynamics and heat transfer in school, it’s been many years since I’ve
Construction Observation Photos of CentricLoHi Project
Over the course of nearly one I have been taking pictures from the places around the job site at our
What is the difference between STC, CSTC and CAC?
Ceilings have their own testing system (CAC) that is equivalent to wall ratings and more applicable to ceilings per the
A Foggy View of a Finished Genesee Residence
This weekend I was able to visit and photograph a house that I designed in Genesee. The house was completed
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