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Thermal Bridging: Small Details with a Large Impact

Thermal Bridging: Small Details with a Large Impact

Learn about the two types of thermal bridging and how to calculate their thermal impact on the building envelope, and explore some mitigation concepts and principles.

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Sectional Door Systems & the Importance of  Thermal Performance

Sectional Door Systems & the Importance of Thermal Performance

A thermally efficient garage is essential for the energy efficiency of the home or building. Learn about the considerations for the sustainable design of sectional garage doors

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Conserving Water and Energy: Electric Tankless Hot Water Heaters

Conserving Water and Energy: Electric Tankless Hot Water Heaters

Hot water delivery that addresses energy, environmental, and water shortage concerns.

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Porcelain Surface: A Design Professional’s Guide

Porcelain Surface: A Design Professional’s Guide

Explore the characteristics of gauged porcelain tile panel slabs (GPTP/S), an exceptionally beautiful, sustainable, and durable surface for interior or exterior use.

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12 Ways to Recover an Existing Sloped Roof Using a Standing Seam Roof System

12 Ways to Recover an Existing Sloped Roof Using a Standing Seam Roof System

There are many reasons to use metal to recover an existing sloped roof rather than alternative materials. Learn about the benefits of metal roofs and their installation methods.

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Natural Beauty: Design with Biophilic Principles to Promote Occupant Well-Being

Natural Beauty: Design with Biophilic Principles to Promote Occupant Well-Being

Humans are connected to nature. Examine the main principles of biophilic design and find out how a connection with nature benefits human well-being and reduces stress.

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Healthier Hydration for the Home

Healthier Hydration for the Home

Learn about common drinking water contaminants and the newest water filtration dispensing systems that remove these pollutants, providing healthy hydration in the home.

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Rainscreens, Barrier Walls, & the Insulated Metal Panel Solution

Rainscreens, Barrier Walls, & the Insulated Metal Panel Solution

Learn how IMPs function as barrier walls behind various rainscreen systems.

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Wall Protection

Wall Protection

Select appropriate wall protection products to help extend the longevity of a space, maintain a clean look, and cut down on maintenance costs.

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Interior and Fashion Design: Working Together to Make Sustainable and Informed Choices

Interior and Fashion Design: Working Together to Make Sustainable and Informed Choices

Interior and fashion design have a natural connection and similar processes. Compare fast and slow production and learn how to evaluate the true environmental cost of a product.

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Concrete Masonry and Energy Codes: Latest Developments

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Concrete Masonry and Energy Codes: Latest Developments

Learn about thermal performance requirements for wall assemblies in energy codes (2009 & 2012 IECC). Explore compliance paths, COMcheck software, and how masonry walls contribute to LEED credits.

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 Concrete Products Group

Quartz Surfacing Uncovered: Sustainability, Safety, and Practical Applications

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Quartz Surfacing Uncovered: Sustainability, Safety, and Practical Applications

Discover the benefits of quartz surfacing, from sustainable manufacturing to design versatility and durability. Learn about its applications, standards, and fabrication methods.

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 Vicostone USA

Mastering Slate: Benefits, Options, & Strategies for Selection & Sourcing

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Mastering Slate: Benefits, Options, & Strategies for Selection & Sourcing

Nothing compares to slate for preserving heritage buildings or creating a timeless aesthetic on new ones. Explore the range of design possibilities with natural roofing slates.

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 Vermont Slate Company

Expand Your Views: The Benefits of Shadecloth Selection on Daylight, Health, & Comfort

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Expand Your Views: The Benefits of Shadecloth Selection on Daylight, Health, & Comfort

Shading is a key element of a building's strategy to meet various project goals. Learn about proper shade selection to ensure occupants are protected from heat and glare.

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 Mecho

8 Levels of Bullet Resistant Material Explained

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8 Levels of Bullet Resistant Material Explained

AEC professionals must assess the appropriate protection level for buildings investing in security, like bullet-resistant barriers, based on surroundings, industry, and client needs while maximizing investment.

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 Total Security Solutions

Structural HDPE Plastic Lumber: Applications, Performance, & Environmental Advantages

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Structural HDPE Plastic Lumber: Applications, Performance, & Environmental Advantages

Structural HDPE plastic lumber offers strength, durability, and versatility. Explore performance and sustainable attributes, manufacturing processes, testing, and installation.

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 Tangent Materials

Designing with Insulated Metal Roof Panels

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Designing with Insulated Metal Roof Panels

Discover the role IMPs play in a building's hygrothermal control layers and why IMPs are ideally suited for pre-engineered and structural steel buildings.

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 Metl-Span, a Nucor company

Inclusive Restroom Design in Public Bathrooms

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Inclusive Restroom Design in Public Bathrooms

Explore the benefits of inclusive spaces and discover the sustainable, hygienic, functional, and distinctive design and material options for inclusive public bathrooms.

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 Morris Group

Unleashed: Off-Leash Dog Park Design Trends and Planning Tips

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Unleashed: Off-Leash Dog Park Design Trends and Planning Tips

Learn about the criteria for creating an off-leash dog park and discover how they increase physical and social activity, contributing to owner health and well-being.

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 Ultrasite (a Playcore Company)

From Blueprint to Blue Bin: Managing Waste, Hygiene, and Facility Performance

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From Blueprint to Blue Bin: Managing Waste, Hygiene, and Facility Performance

Learn how green cleaning, waste diversion, and smart design improve air quality and well-being and help attract talent in today’s performance-driven workplaces.

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 Rubbermaid Commercial Products

Biomimicry: Design by Nature

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Biomimicry: Design by Nature

Examine the relationship between shading principles and nature's solutions to show how an indoor environment can be improved by controlling heat gain, light, and glare.

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 SWFcontract

Heat Bathing: Sauna, Infrared, & Steam

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Heat Bathing: Sauna, Infrared, & Steam

Heat bathing supports healthy living and adds luxury to a home. Learn about the options, selection, and installation.

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 Sauna360 Inc.

Extra R-Value: How to Get More with Less Space

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Extra R-Value: How to Get More with Less Space

Many roofing designs are available, from pitched to low slope. Learn about modern roof taxonomies and performance differences and explore the latest options in roof construction.

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 DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Reclaiming Historic Brick & Stone for Modern Applications

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Reclaiming Historic Brick & Stone for Modern Applications

Examine multiple case studies that explore how identifying, salvaging, and reusing stone and brick is a multifaceted strategy that benefits the environment, economy, and society.

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 Stone Farm

The Advantages of Polyiso Insulation in Below-Grade Installations

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The Advantages of Polyiso Insulation in Below-Grade Installations

Examine how polyiso insulation meets or exceeds below-grade installation requirements for thermal performance, water absorption, and load capacity.

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 Rmax - A Division of the Sika Corporation

Light-Manipulating Glass: Innovative & Sustainable Architectural Solutions

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Light-Manipulating Glass: Innovative & Sustainable Architectural Solutions

Learn about glass panels that combine light manipulation and material ingenuity. Unlock unlimited design possibilities with internal textures, colors, interlayers, and more.

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 Sensitile Systems

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