Blue, White, and Green Roof Benefits
Blue, white, and green roofs can be installed alone or together to reduce heat islands and stormwater runoff. Explore the economic and environmental benefits to be gained from the rooftop.
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Photoluminescent Safety Products
Photoluminescent (PL) exit path markers provide safe egress in all light conditions. Discover how PL products meet codes and performance standards while providing cost and design advantages.
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Under-Slab Vapor Retarders/Barriers
Under-slab vapor retarders/barriers are intended to limit water vapor from entering and passing through concrete slabs-on-grade. Discover the types, characteristics, and specification and installation considerations related to vapor retarders and barriers.
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Graphically Imaged Precast Concrete Faces
Concrete has the potential to be visually impactful. Explore the fabrication process, design possibilities, and budgeting considerations of graphically imaged precast concrete.
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Electric Fireplaces
Fireplaces have been a gathering point for centuries, serving as the focal point of any room. Explore the reasons why electric fireplaces are a simple, safe, and efficient alternative to gas and wood-burning units.
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Coating of Aluminum Extrusions
Powder coating has many environmental, performance, and cost advantages. Review the powder coating process and standards for testing and performance of organic coatings on extruded aluminum.
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Living Wall Biofilters
Discover an active filtration system that is an integrated part of the air handling system for a building and learn how it improves indoor air quality and building performance.
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Building Shielding: Architectural Solutions for Security and Performance
Building threats come in many forms: electronic, blast, ballistic, and forced entry. Examine the shielding options that protect against these dangers while reducing unwanted heat and glare.
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Specifying Commercial Aluminum Finishes
Understanding commercial aluminum finishes for walls, windows, and roof systems is essential to specifying a durable product. This includes knowledge of paint chemistry, including the difference between liquid and powder applications, and meeting AAMA specifications.
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Lockers: Trends in School Security, Learning, and Technology
Some schools are removing lockers; others are installing them. Examine the security, health, and learning issues behind locker design and the growing popularity of electronic access control.
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