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Enhancing Outdoor Living: Current Trends & the Role of Aluminum Shade Structures

Enhancing Outdoor Living: Current Trends & the Role of Aluminum Shade Structures

The leading trend of 2024 is blending indoor and outdoor spaces. Discover the role, materials, and styles of shade structures designed to expand livable outdoor spaces.

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Favorable Environmental Impacts of Thermally Modified Wood

Favorable Environmental Impacts of Thermally Modified Wood

How can wood resist moisture and be incredibly durable and naturally beautiful without chemical treatment? Discover thermally modified wood and its environmental advantages.

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The Double Duty of Foam Plastic Insulation: Building Energy Efficiency & Decarbonization

The Double Duty of Foam Plastic Insulation: Building Energy Efficiency & Decarbonization

Foam plastic insulation boosts building efficiency and lowers carbon impacts by cutting energy demand, reducing emissions, and supporting resilient, sustainable design.

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Snow Management Systems: Form Follows Function

Snow Management Systems: Form Follows Function

Explore different snow guard styles and how each contributes to snow retention. Review installation techniques and identify layout designs that maximize occupant safety.

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Thermal Bridging & Thermal Break Solutions

Thermal Bridging & Thermal Break Solutions

Today's architects have more of an impact on a building's energy efficiency than you may think. Review the use of thermal break solutions to mitigate effects of thermal bridging.

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Graphite Powered: Rigid Foam Insulation

Graphite Powered: Rigid Foam Insulation

Building performance expectations continue to rise as energy costs remain unpredictable. Explore how graphite polystyrene (GPS) insulation helps meet these challenges.

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A Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms: Version 2.6

A Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms: Version 2.6

Restroom facilities should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. Discover the tools needed to plan accessible restrooms to meet ADA requirements and other standards.

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Closing the Loop on Office Furniture

Closing the Loop on Office Furniture

Remanufacturers address the need for truly green office furniture by taking old furniture and giving it new life. Discover the advantages of remanufactured office furniture.

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Security and Crash-Rated Bollards

Security and Crash-Rated Bollards

Bollards are an essential tool to protect lives and property. Examine the difference between unrated and crash-rated bollards, and review the specific security concerns they address.

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Gas Fireplace Construction & Safety Requirements in Custom Commercial Design

Gas Fireplace Construction & Safety Requirements in Custom Commercial Design

Learn to design safe, sustainable commercial gas fireplaces using modern tech, emissions control, and cool-touch features.

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Section 05 73 19 - Decorative Metal Railings

Specification

Section 05 73 19 - Decorative Metal Railings

DesignRail® decorative aluminum railing system for interior and exterior use by Feeney, Inc.

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 Feeney Inc.

Green Roofing 101

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Green Roofing 101

Discover how green roofs can mitigate stormwater runoff and urban heat island effect, increase tenant retention, and extend the lifespan of the roof's waterproofing membrane.

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 W. R. MEADOWS, INC.

Miscellaneous Metals and Finishes for Exterior and Interior Applications

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Miscellaneous Metals and Finishes for Exterior and Interior Applications

Explore architectural metal products and learn how materials, construction type, and finishes affect safety, durability, function, and aesthetics.

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 McNICHOLS

Social Justice in Architectural Practice: Housing as a Foundation for Equity and Growth

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Social Justice in Architectural Practice: Housing as a Foundation for Equity and Growth

Can building professionals create real social impact? Explore private sector solutions for affordable housing such as upgrading old housing stock and creating new housing forms.

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 AEC Daily

Equipment Attachment Solutions for Standing Seam Metal Roofs

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Equipment Attachment Solutions for Standing Seam Metal Roofs

The seam in standing seam metal roofing provides an anchorage point for mounting equipment. Explore nonpenetrating seam clamps used with snow retention and solar panel systems.

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 AceClamp by PMC Industries, Inc.

Structural Steel: Sustainability & Fireproofing

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Structural Steel: Sustainability & Fireproofing

Looking for a true cradle-to-cradle building framing material? Learn about the environmental and life cycle benefits of prefabricated fireproof steel columns.

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 Fire Trol

Preservative-Treated Wood: Specification and Use

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Preservative-Treated Wood: Specification and Use

Preserved wood is durable, safe, and environmentally beneficial. Explore treatment types and AWPA standards, as well as Best Management Practices for sensitive environments.

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 Western Wood Preservers Institute

Contemporary Shower Enclosure Design for Hospitality and Multifamily

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Contemporary Shower Enclosure Design for Hospitality and Multifamily

Examine the design, installation, and specification of glass shower enclosures for residential and hospitality bathrooms and explore creative glazing and hardware options.

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 HMI Glass

Designing Buildings for Heat Resilience & Energy Efficiency

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Designing Buildings for Heat Resilience & Energy Efficiency

Heat is a critical issue impacting many cities and communities. Learn how cool roofs and walls help mitigate heat, reduce cooling demand, and meet various green building goals.

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 Cool Roof Rating Council

Specifying Glazing Systems for Performance & Sustainability

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Specifying Glazing Systems for Performance & Sustainability

Discover storefront and curtain wall system design strategies to elevate building performance, and develop specifications that support efficiency, durability, and visual impact.

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 Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions

Design Story: Making Space

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Design Story: Making Space

Guidance for design using a whole-person/whole-process approach that considers the spectrum of human diversity and recognizes culture, ability, age, gender, and health.

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 Decanthropy

Mineral-Based Composite Decking: Innovation and Performance You Can Build On

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Mineral-Based Composite Decking: Innovation and Performance You Can Build On

Explore how mineral-based decking transforms multifamily outdoor spaces—streamlining installs, cutting maintenance, and preventing water damage.

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 DuxxBak Composite Decking

Designing with Modular Refrigeration: Trends Shaping the Modern Kitchen

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Designing with Modular Refrigeration: Trends Shaping the Modern Kitchen

Modular appliances are designed for placement at their point of use. This course explores kitchen design trends and the role of modular refrigeration in enhancing efficiency.

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 U-Line

Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)

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Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)

Can an architectural stone solution be lightweight and easy to install? Discover GFRC properties, performance advantages, applications, and design capabilities.

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 Advanced Architectural Stone

Sustainable Waterproofing Solutions

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Sustainable Waterproofing Solutions

Concrete is a fundamental building material but it has water-related design challenges. Examine the sustainable benefits of integral concrete waterproofing.

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 Hycrete, Inc.

Section 07 05 49 - Thermal Break Plates and Blocks

Specification

Section 07 05 49 - Thermal Break Plates and Blocks

Guide specification for Fabreeka thermal break plates and blocks — covering the Fabreeka-TIM, Fabreeka-TIM LT, and Fabreeka-TIM RF Series.

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 Fabreeka

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