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Creating Spa-Like Shower Experiences

Showers have become more than just a way to get clean. People use showers as an escape, both physically and psychologically. Explore the key design and installation factors to consider when specifying a custom shower system.

Greening the Amenity Deck

Urban green spaces are shrinking due to development. Find out how to bring some of them back by landscaping roofs and amenity decks.

Specialty Architectural Products Series

Specialty products address specific performance needs. This series reviews interior and exterior product solutions such as expansion covers, entrance flooring, and sun control devices.

Designing a Wine Cellar

Discover key wine cellar design considerations and learn valuable construction techniques.

Local Vacuum Networks

Designing a life science facility? Examine the benefits of local vacuum networks, such as sustainability, energy efficiency, adaptability, and indoor environmental safety.

Elevator Selection for Low-Rise Buildings

Both hydraulic and gearless MRL elevators have features ideal for low-rise buildings. Explore the differences from speed to energy use to cost, and the benefits of a nonproprietary system.

Metal, Wood, Phenolic, and Plastic Locker Solutions

Explore the many applications of metal, wood, phenolic, and HDPE lockers in various facilities.

Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers Series

Permeable interlocking concrete pavers are a vital stormwater management strategy. This technical series reviews inspection procedures, structural roadway design, and maintenance procedures.

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.

Cove Lighting Systems

Explore the many uses, placement basics, and construction options for cove lighting.

Vinyl Siding: Detailing and Styling Choices

Examine the performance of vinyl siding products and how vinyl siding can achieve almost any architectural style, to suit any neighborhood.

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.

Cellular PVC Trim

The trim market in the U.S. is roughly 3 billion board feet and growing. Explore the types, design advantages, and best design practices of cellular PVC trim.

Aggregate Piers for Settlement Control and Bearing Capacity

Delve into to world of ground improvement techniques and learn how aggregate piers provide ground reinforcement.

Shielding Your Building From Cyber Threats

RF shielding products prevent cyber attacks, eavesdropping, and external RF interference. Review their characteristics and integration with solar control and physical security.