article thumbnail

What Is a Partition Wall | Uses of Temporary Interior Wall | Walling Materials | Types of Interior Wall Materials | Types of Partition Walls

CivilJungle

The walls that make for division or privacy in the interior portion of a building and not Carried the ceiling load And floor load and that would make With bricks, glass , or other more materials is called partition walls. Walling Materials. There are different types of materials used to construct a wall. Some of them are-.

article thumbnail

Reframing and repurposing daylight through adaptive reuse

Construction Specifier

When repurposing a structure, architects and designers must navigate through a myriad of constraints, ranging from structural integrity and outdated building systems, to zoning regulations and historical preservation requirements.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Designing the oft-overlooked transition between air barrier and fenestration

Construction Specifier

Photo ©Joshua Jay Elliot/courtesy Works Progress Architecture. Uncontrolled air leakage and moisture within the building envelope can affect building occupants and may cause premature deterioration of materials, leading to costly damages. The Slate apartment in Portland, Oregon.

Design 57
article thumbnail

Designing the overlooked transition between air barrier and fenestration

Construction Specifier

Photo ©Joshua Jay Elliot/courtesy Works Progress Architecture. Uncontrolled air leakage and moisture within the building envelope can affect building occupants and may cause premature deterioration of materials, leading to costly damages. The Slate apartment in Portland, Oregon.

Design 52
article thumbnail

Three Easy Steps to Building a Commercial Building

Wolgast Corporation

This preliminary phase includes a floorplan, exterior elevations (if applicable), code and zoning checks, and an initial engineering analysis. We also gain all permit approvals, get materials ordered, and trade contractors scheduled for construction to commence at this time.

article thumbnail

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe

BD+C

Sherry Sajadpour K-12 Schools Designers Architects Interior Architecture Security and Life Safety Ensuring the safety and security of students and staff is a top priority for school districts nationwide. Systems such as automatic door locking, and mass notification are just some of the best practices.

article thumbnail

Design and specification considerations: Stand-alone canopy structure systems

Construction Specifier

Freestanding canopy systems can be specified for numerous project applications, fabricated with a choice of materials, and engineered to meet a range of performance requirements. For a stand-alone canopy’s structural columns, steel is the material of choice for its variety of reliable performance characteristics. By Kevin Smith.

Design 98