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11 Advantages Of Fabric Buildings

Construction Marketing

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. Read on to learn about the advantages of fabric buildings.

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Exploiting the virtues of metal fabric in rooftop design

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy GKD Metal Fabrics. Building products must be weather-resistant and ultraviolet-resistant (UV-resistant), to combat the damaging effects of sunlight; they should also be corrosion-resistant when used in coastal environments and other harsh climates.

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Greenbuild – The Target Rich Environment for Green People

Green Building Law Update

Greenbuild has become much more than only “green building” as sustainability has become woven into the fabric of business, the conference has evolved into the watering hole for leaders across the entire environmental industrial complex. Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta will be “the” target rich environment for green people this year.

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Maximizing Efficiency and Aesthetics: The Role of Materials in Commercial Building Design

Construction Marketing

Acoustic Panels: Soundproofing for a Productive Work Environment In commercial buildings where noise control is a priority, acoustic panels are an essential component. Acoustic and sound proof panels are designed to absorb sound waves, reducing reverberation and creating a more comfortable and productive work environment.

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Filling in BIM Gaps - EastCoast Design to Fabrication

Revit OpEd

EastCoast CAD/CAM announced on November 30th that they are now supporting a workflow from AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP models to their fabrication software. I either completely missed them at AU or they weren't there.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

Evidence of this trend in focus for healthier environments is highlighted by one of the top architectural firms: “Now more than ever, public spaces are poised to become the grand lobbies and public waiting rooms of neighborhoods and cities,” says Gensler associate Michael Wagner on the company’s blog.

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Green light for Canary Wharf science tower

Construction Enquirer

A low-carbon strategy has been implemented across the development, which includes highly insulated and airtight building fabric, with an optimized façade, energy efficient MEP systems and the provision of renewable sources and highly efficient photo voltaic panels. Enabling works on the 3.3

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