Construction Specifier

AUGUST 26, 2020

As new construction techniques and certifications become more widely used, specifiers must be aware of the many factors impacting the transmission of sound in buildings. The above-mentioned negative review provides feedback related to the two methods of sound transfer in buildings: airborne (“super thin wall”); and.

IIC 81

IIC Residential Environment Certification 81

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

This directly translates to building energy codes. In the United States, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE) and International Code Council (ICC) primarily lead the efforts to develop energy codes, with help from the U.S. And, the result of this baseline? How to approach compliance.

California 70

California Residential San Jose San Francisco 70

Construction Specifier

MARCH 30, 2022

The doors’ functionality needed to grow to address 21 st -century acoustic requirements, accessibility, physical security, and fire- and life-safety challenges. Beyond code and guideline requirements, these are spaces where occupant comfort, productivity and happiness is highly impacted by acoustics.

Commercial 52

Commercial Office Guidelines Education 52

BD+C

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Owners/developers should include an expert who knows about noise transfer and how an office building may or not meet standards and codes. Acoustic standards and local isolation codes between units vary by municipality, but in the planning stages, two issues will drive your budget: Are you planning private ownership or condominiums?

Residential 52

Residential Office Budgeting Budget 52

CK Power

DECEMBER 15, 2020

It requires a team of experts to customize a long-lasting, dependable system within budget. The hospital leaders initially approached us for help with budgeting considerations as they finalized system layout requirements. . Hospital systems require enough diesel for 96 hours of runtime. Off the shelf packages won’t cut it.

St. Louis 21

St. Louis Budgeting Budget Equipment 21

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Curiously the WaterSense label requirements for plumbing fixtures that were recommended in LEED 2009 are made mandatory; at a time that EPA has announced it intends to discontinue the program (possibly spinning off Watersense to a private owner?). Be aware that building envelope commissioning is now included in this credit.

Commercial 248

Commercial Green Commissioning Baltimore 248

Natural Building

OCTOBER 23, 2011

Often these reports are of a few, isolated instances of earthen buildings. Other authors reported on the efforts to codify the use of earthen materials in construction: There is much collaborative effort across the globe which also includes educating code writers and enforcers. Kelly, sounds like the conference was a blast.

Architecture 40

Architecture Sustainability Green Conference 40