Construction Specifier

AUGUST 6, 2020

Garden in his influential 1963 article, “Rain Penetration and its Control,” in the Canadian Building Digest remain relevant and provide guidance to modern exterior wall design (for more information, read “Rain Penetration and its Control” by G. There have also been substantial advances in building enclosure design.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 22, 2022

In 1995, he and his wife bought land near Taos and built the first of many straw bale homes that they would design and fabricate; theirs was off-the-grid. At the heart of their company was building to reduce or eliminate negative impacts, and create positive impacts, on our climate and natural environment.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

When built, designed and maintained properly, green roofs have many more advantages than disadvantages. The growing medium and plant material from the roof also act as a filter and help to neutralize acid rain and trap dust and airborne particles. You can read the original article at www.archdaily.com. Image © Laurian Ghinitoiu.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 6, 2020

Concrete mix design. concrete / mix design. . Controlled low-strength material (CLSM). Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Controlled low-strength material (CLSM). Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). TB-1601 – Utilizing a mid-range water reducer specifically designed for clay mitigation.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This article unveils ten powerful strategies to revolutionize energy efficiency on construction sites. This plan can also identify any areas that might need more energy-efficient building design and operations. Using natural light can save on energy usage during the day; natural lighting can also create a comfortable work environment.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 14, 2020

Cocoa husks, dried orange peel, and ground blue pea flowers are among the ingredients that constitute a new class of building materials that could revolutionize construction. They are waste products that are used to make “Orb”, a sustainable building material that is carbon neutral. That was even more shocking,” he says.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

The idea of biomimetic design—using nature as a teacher—can help us create an adaptive and resilient infrastructure. Natural systems use locally available resources and produce materials for others in the ecosystem that can be used in a continuous circular loop. Biomimetic design is a tool to solve sustainability problems.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The sights and sounds of the churchgoing experience should enhance the feeling of being immersed in an inspirational environment, where hope is generated, and burdens are lifted. This article does not look at content of the music or spoken messages, but to the actual quality of the sound itself. By Buddy Siebenlist.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo is one of the oldest and traditional construction material used in different construction activities. The bamboos strength it is more as compared to other construction material. Bamboo as a building material has greater compressive strength and it is lightweight so that it is widely used as a construction material.

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Natural Building

MAY 20, 2021

Windcatchers are a great example of the marriage between architectural design and the environment to help keep your house cool. The principles of passive solar design are core to building houses that can keep us comfy without using much energy. When we begin to design sustainability, we begin to design resilient homes.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 10, 2019

A collaboration between Company New Heroes and Krown Design, this biobased building was built using only materials that grow on Earth, including timber and mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. The material was then pulled from the mold and dried in an oven to kill the mycelium.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The City of Cape Town, South Africa is using recycled materials to construct a new multipurpose center at the Helderberg Nature Reserve. It is designed to be carbon-neutral, and the materials were carefully selected in an effort to respect the natural environment. You can read the original article at www.iol.co.za.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

As buildings become more complex and connected, the demand for BUILDING materials supporting high-performance facilities has also increased. To date, these demands have sometimes overlooked materials in the categories referenced above, either due to their complexity or placement in the building. Photos © Legrand. by Patrick Ford.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2022

Common piping materials such as copper, steel, and cast-iron are readily oxidized and thus undergo aqueous corrosion at a rate dependent on the corrosivity of the service environment. When properly designed and installed, plumbing systems will provide many decades of problem-free service. Erosion-corrosion of copper pipe.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 4, 2022

The intensity and speed of these changes to urban environments will benefit from immediate action, particularly in built environments where people live, learn, and work. Urban planning which minimizes heat buildup and retention (urban design). Technologies designed to reduce waste heat exhaust, including electric vehicles.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It is becoming more common to receive design requests for bridges, high-rises, and other concrete structures with service lives of 100 or 150 years. Concrete creates a naturally protective environment for reinforcing metal because of its high pH. This alkaline environment initially inhibits corrosion of embedded rebar.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2020

This article lists down the basic steps that you should follow when you’re constructing and designing your warehouse. Consider The Type Of Product You’re Dealing With : You need to consider the type of product that you’re dealing with, and what kind of environment the product needs to be in order to be stored properly.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

Many hazards can endanger the lives of those who work in these environments, and it’s essential to be aware of them before they become an issue. This is because they’re constantly in use to move heavy materials around the workplace. 3) Risk Of Falling Materials. Dangers Of Hoisting And Rigging. 1) Slipping Off The Edge.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 13, 2023

By Mike Smalley Everyone has reasonable expectations to feel secure and comfortable while occupying interior environments such as schools, workplaces, hospitals, churches, and entertainment venues. The decisions they make are influenced by constraints and factors related to budget, material availability, and technical capabilities.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 6, 2020

WORTHYdomes has designed sustainable dome structures that are also transportable and modular. These domes feature a unique combination of old and new technologies and sustainable construction methods, including earth berm construction, green roofs and walls, passive solar design, and prefabricated composite shells.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Ramjit volunteered to work for an earthworks project being facilitated by a natural builder from South America; he opened her awareness to art and design in natural building. Since then, she has worked on projects focusing on alternative, regenerative, ecological forms of natural building that use sustainable technology and design.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

An effective method for a contractor, designer, or manufacturer to visit the inside of a court room is for the building enclosure to develop a leak! A 2011 article in the Journal of the American Institute of Architects revealed 40 percent of issues are caused by moisture. the remaining 10 percent was due to material failure.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

CSI’s story “officially” begins in March 1948, when articles of incorporation were signed, and 45 design/construction professionals became allies. However, to understand CSI’s continuing mission of advancing the built environment, it is important to know the context under which it formed. Enter Edwin Bateman Morris Sr.,

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 5, 2022

A guide to field installation and design practices. In addition, SSG façade systems typically have a service life of 20 to 40 years and are usually dependent on the service life of the glazing materials. Photo ©Bigstockphoto.com. By Christopher J. Brandmeier, PE, Bradford S. Carpenter, PE, and Sierra L.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Here are some ways to use natural light as a strong design statement while maintaining comfort and functionality. Skylights certainly become a striking design statement in any room, adding to the overall aesthetic while framing light entry and sky views. You can read the original article at www.archdaily.com.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 3, 2022

To make sure you get a pair of the right prescription safety glasses for work, this article will help you quickly find the information you need to choose the most comfortable and effective prescription safety glasses you can find. Consider Your Work Environment. You’ll likely wear your safety glasses in different environments.

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Natural Building

MAY 22, 2022

The couple used mud, sand, lime and chalk materials and mixed them along with some cement to build their dream home. The couple say they were impressed with the culture, environment and the living standards of Bengaluru. You can read the original article at daijiworld.com. It took them eight months to complete the construction.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 14, 2019

The building is rooted in its site through its use of onsite materials and has impeccable zero carbon design credentials.’. Our specs were to use local materials as much as possible, keep energy costs low, and respect the local context,” explains Arun Rimal, a Nepali architect with the US-based Office of Structural Design (OSD).

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Natural Building

JANUARY 24, 2021

Designed as guest houses for a cattle station, the residences are accented by Cor-Ten steel canopies, matching the roof of an oval chapel that sits upon the new artificial dune overlooking the family cemetery. Internally, one finds a comfortable environment, cooled by the rammed earth walls and the meter-deep sand hill.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The system, named after engineer Felix Trombe, combines glass and a dark, heat-absorbing material to conduct heat slowly into the house. This property of solar radiation traps heat between the glass panel and masonry wall, allowing the Trombe wall to effectively absorb heat while limiting its release into the environment.

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Natural Building

JULY 30, 2021

This is the latest building to be completed at the Green School which promotes sustainability through learning in a natural environment. The building was designed by one of the Green School founder’s daughter and her studio Ibuku. “Embarking on a design never before executed required some bravery and optimism.

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Natural Building

MAY 16, 2021

It is made entirely by 3D-printing a material based on locally-sourced clay and is a collaboration between architect Mario Cucinella and 3D-printer manufacturer WASP. The design features two or more “cocoon-like” housing units, in which structure, insulation, and finishes coincide.

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Natural Building

JUNE 14, 2021

Bamboo is being used to create beautiful and majestic forms that are green and respect their surrounding environment. Her design features shellac-coated bamboo to emphasize the use of biomimicry. The use of bamboo ensures a cool and pleasant environment in the sports hall at all times. It is located in Bangladesh.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

Howard County, Maryland has become the first jurisdiction in the state and one of few places in the country to pass a mandatory “bird-friendly design” law for new construction of privately owned buildings. The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2022

Covering all the possible iterations of sound problems, their sources, and their solutions would be beyond the scope of this article. Materials to have in the toolkit. In this case, the tools at hand are materials for absorbing and diffusing sound. In this case, the tools at hand are materials for absorbing and diffusing sound.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 6, 2023

Color trends Architectural design color trends for 2023 include naturally inspired, minimalistic tones that harmonize with serene environments to promote comfort, wellness, reflection, and connection. Warm, earthen tones, tinted with orange and pink, represent simple raw materials such as burlap and dried adobe.

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