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Designing with Architectural Decorative Glass

Architectural decorative glass enhances the built environment by making it more interesting, beautiful, and inspiring, Discover how it can be incorporated into virtually any design theme.

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Metal Roof & Wall Systems: Specifying for Aesthetics, Durability, and Energy Efficiency

Proper specification is key to realizing the intended performance of standing seam metal roofing. Examine standing seam panel basics, specification considerations, and testing standards.

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Package Management Solutions: Design Essentials

The rapid growth of eCommerce is overwhelming mailrooms and attracting “porch pirates.” Explore parcel management systems that provide secure, accessible, and efficient package delivery.

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Modern Ideas Reflected in Color, Materials, & Finishes

Short Description: Can travel influence design? Explore the impact wanderlust and culture have on color trends.

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Achieving Style & Substance with the Newest Plumbing Innovations

Plumbing fixtures can no longer simply be highly durable. Explore options that are environmentally friendly, safe, ADA compliant, easy to install, maintain, and use, AND add style.

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Rebounding Bollards: Use and Design Considerations

Bollards are a cost-effective means of protecting people and infrastructure. Examine bollard types, and the benefits, applications, and design considerations of rebounding bollards.

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Electric Fireplaces: A Stylish, Simple, and Safe Alternative

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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Path to Energy Savings in the Building Envelope

Explore options and best practices for getting the most out of green construction.

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The Art of Residential Lighting

A comprehensive lighting plan is critical to the success of any residential design project. Delve into how to use light to achieve design goals.

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Musical Playgrounds: Inclusive Learning and Play

Incorporating music into play spaces has numerous advantages for the health and well-being of everyone, from children to the elderly.

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Outdoor Kitchens: Making Them Beautiful and Functional

Outdoor cooking has come a long way from using brick grills to luxury outdoor kitchens that let families entertain and cook with the comfort of an indoor kitchen.

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Lynx Grills

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Synthetic Thatch Roofing: A Sustainable Update to Tradition

Looking for a roofing solution that combines the beauty of natural thatch with the longevity of a commercial-grade building product? Explore the options with synthetic thatch.

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ENDUREED / Global Innovation

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Hydraulic Door Applications

Explore how hydraulic doors, traditionally used for aviation and agricultural applications, can promote user well-being, safety, and ADA compliance in various installations.

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HydAway

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Photoluminescence: Applied Use in Code Compliance and Enhanced Safety

Understand the benefits of photoluminescent (PL) safety products and the codes and testing standards related to photoluminescent way-finding systems.

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Ecoglo Inc.

Pest Bird Deterrent Solutions

Pest bird control can be necessary for a range of structures and spans a variety of markets. Delve into the factors related to bird problem assessment in order to specify the best bird deterrent method.

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Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

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Benefits of Silicone Air & Water Resistive Barriers

Explore the distinct benefits of fluid-applied 100% silicone AWBs, and discuss the basics and benefits of air barriers, as well as codes and requirements.

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Momentive Performance Materials

Commercial Fenestration Products: Dock & Drive Through Openings

Closures for large openings include doors, hardware, insulation, installation, and electric operators. Review your options, including glass and metal grille systems.

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Amarr Commercial Overhead Doors

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The History & Benefits of Thermoplastic Single-Ply Roofing Systems

Your choice of roofing membrane will impact energy savings and urban heat island effect. Compare the attributes and benefits of PVC, KEE, and TPO single-ply roofing membranes.

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Flex Membrane International Corp.

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Single-Skin Metal Panels for Pressure-Equalized Rainscreen (PER) Applications

Various methods are used to prevent rain from entering a building. Learn how to detail single-skin metal panel systems as used in pressure-equalized rainscreen (PER) applications.

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Dri-Design

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Acoustic Solutions & Fire Wall Design Innovations

Explore the latest developments in fire-rated steel stud assemblies, and discover a new approach to reducing sound transmission in steel stud walls.

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SCAFCO Steel Stud Company

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How Automated Parking Can Improve Building Design

Architects can use automated parking to design better buildings by fitting more cars in less space, using fewer resources, and improving the parking experience for users.

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Harding Steel Parking Lift

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Floor Warming, Primary Heating, Snow Melting & Roof Deicing with PTC Heaters

Review the benefits of radiant heating systems and learn why positive temperature coefficient heaters are used for floor warming, primary heating, snow melting, and roof deicing.

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STEP HEAT

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