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Senate introduces The School Safety Clearinghouse Act

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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) applauds U.S. Senators David Perdue, R-GA, Shelley Capito, R-WV, Doug Jones, D-AL, and Thomas Tillis, R-NC, for introducing The School Safety Clearinghouse Act yesterday.

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Multifamily, mid-rise buildings using wood construction [AIA course]

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This AIA CES course outlines the reasons for the rising popularity of wood in multifamily buildings; reviews code compliance and fire safety considerations; and discusses techniques for successful wood building designs.

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Bigger windows, more glass: Efficient, safe, and inspiring [AIA course]

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This means applying bigger openings, jumbo sizes, and more glass everywhere—including in ways that help improve energy performance, life safety and wellness, and overall quality of experience. The fact is, more than ever, openness and copious daylight remain among the most desirable characteristics for end-users in a range of building types.

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AIA Foundation launches Regional Resilient Design Studio

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The AIA Foundation (AIAF), a nonprofit philanthropic extension of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), today announced the site of AIAF’s first Regional Resilience Design Studio, funded with an initial $250,000 social impact investment by Benjamin Moore & Co.

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What eight leading economists predict for nonresidential construction in 2020 and 2021

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and 0.9%, according to AIA's latest Consensus Construction Forecast panel. Public safety, education, healthcare, and office are the bright spots in a market that is entering growth-slowdown mode. However, no downturn is projected by the economists. .

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Why lab designers should aim to ‘speak the language’ of scientists

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Why lab designers should aim to ‘speak the language’ of scientists 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/22/2024 - 13:19 Laboratories Learning more about the scientific work being done in the lab gives designers of those spaces an edge, according to Adrian Walters, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal and Director of SMMA's Science & Technology team.

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Speculative vs purpose-built labs: Pros and cons

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Kemper, AIA and R. David Cole, AIA share the unique advantages and challenges of both spec. Kemper, AIA and R. Airflow and Safety: Design standards for speculative lab suites generally ensure a turnover rate of 8 to 12 air changes per hour (ACH) to maintain a safe and controlled environment. and purpose-build labs.

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