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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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Contrast Therapy Design: Saunas, Steam Rooms, and Cold Rooms

Contrast therapy is popular, but poor thermal environment construction can create major health risks. Discover design solutions that keep saunas, steam rooms, and cold rooms safe.

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Specification Considerations for Advanced Bird-Friendly Glass

Discover how architects can incorporate bird-safe glass design strategies in their projects to minimize bird collisions and positively impact the environment and biodiversity.

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Rainscreens, Barrier Walls, & the Insulated Metal Panel Solution

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

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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

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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Upward-Acting Commercial Sectional Door Systems

Upward-acting commercial sectional doors can help to control energy costs in buildings. Evaluate key criteria for selecting sectional doors for a range of applications.

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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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Impact of Window Treatments on Commercial Daylighting Design

Effective daylighting improves visual comfort and decreases energy costs. Learn about daylight factor calculations and the impact fabric characteristics have on a shading solution.

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Louver Design & Performance: From Basic to Extreme

Louvers can provide fresh air intake and exhaust, reduce noise, keep out unwanted water and debris, and add architectural style. Examine the performance of a variety of louver designs.

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Ruskin

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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

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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)

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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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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

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Applying Kitchen Design Principles to the Bathroom

Explore the organizational options and technological advancements available for designers to create a bathroom that’s personalized, organized, and highly functional.

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Robern

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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.