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Invisible hinges offer a clean, seamless look that suits any design. Discover how high-quality, durable, fixed invisible hinges keep working with no maintenance or adjustment needed.
Get Started!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.
Get Started!Compact laminate is a superior choice for healthcare, food service, and public spaces. Explore its performance characteristics including durability, chemical resistance, and fire ratings.
Get Started!Preserved wood is durable, safe, and environmentally beneficial. Explore treatment types and AWPA standards, as well as Best Management Practices for sensitive environments.
Get Started!Discover the role that color plays in healthcare environments, as well as some research findings on the influence of color on psychological, emotional, and physical health.
Request a Live Session or Webinar!Learn how to define EPDs, LCAs, and PCRs and discover how they apply to green restroom design.
Get Started!Looking to prevent moisture and soil gas intrusion? Delve into the specification considerations of under-slab water vapor and soil gas barriers.
Get Started!Installation methodologies, technologies, and products are constantly evolving in the tile industry. Explore the standards and best practices of contemporary tile installation.
Get Started!In lieu of an elevator, vertical accessibility options include ramps or wheelchair lifts. Review the specification factors to determine the best solution that satisfies design requirements and offers safety, durability and dignity of use.
Get Started!ICF construction is a superior way to build stronger, quieter, healthier, and more energy-efficient commercial structures. Explore ICF construction, installation, performance, and sustainability.
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Looking for an efficient shading strategy? Review the exterior shading device options that are available that impact occupant comfort and contribute to a more sustainable building.
Looking for a high-performance alternative to products made from wood and PVC? Explore the options offered by wood-pattered aluminum.
Detectable warning surfaces are required in buildings and public right-of-ways. Review applicable regulations and examine the products and methods that can be used for compliance.
Join an introduction to ventilation and its impact on Indoor Air Quality.
Examine the similarities and differences between metal and fabric systems while highlighting the efficiency, and sustainability characteristics unique to textile air dispersion.
Differentiate the various connectors, clips, and framing hardware used to make or support coldformed framing connections.
Kiln-fired glass allows designers to play with color, texture, and transparency yet meet fire and safety regulations. Find out how to specify this unique material.
Can one layer do it all? Explore the benefits of using polyiso CI as a multiple control layer in your building project.
Glass block adds light and inspiration to any project and plays a significant role in sustainable design. Discover high-performance, durable, functional, and beautiful solutions.
"“New ideas must use old buildings,” said Jane Jacobs in her seminal book The Death and Life of Great American Cities, championing the reuse of existing building stock as a means to catalyze positive change and foster diverse urban environments."
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