Air barrier considerations: Moving toward an impactful, sustainable building envelope

September 9, 2021 jason_cramp

A strong air barrier is fundamental to the ecosystem of high-performing, durable, and passive buildings of tomorrow. As one looks to the future, building transformation would not be complete without an air barrier system (ABS) and its control layers contributing to a winning formula that is designed, designated, and detailed to control water, vapour, and air.

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Envirostrap 2-in-1 solution: Continuous rigid insulation with integrated strapping by Amvic

The important role of healthcare lighting

April 14, 2021 maz_atta

To move the industry forward, it is critical to understand architects’ and designers’ perspectives of wanting luminaires with sleek, low-profile styles to elevate health-care lighting design while providing glare-free, comfortable illumination that supports the visual tasks of staff, and enhances the overall well-being of patients.

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Lightning protection code changes improve safety and resilience

April 14, 2021 maz_atta

The 2020 edition of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) B72:20, Installation Code For Lightning Protection Systems, is a significant overhaul of the previous 1987 version.

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ACI 301-20: Concrete construction specifications

April 14, 2021 maz_atta

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) published ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction, in October 2020. This standard specification establishes criteria for concrete construction that can be incorporated by reference into contract documents.

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The diversity of stone wool insulation

April 14, 2021 maz_atta

As a versatile solution, stone wool rigid boards are available in a variety of densities and thicknesses. They offer a diverse range of performance benefits.

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How tapered insulation can eliminate ponding on low-slope roofs

April 14, 2021 maz_atta

Tapered insulation systems offer a cost-effective solution to achieving positive slope and improved drainage in new roof systems and roof replacement applications.

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Optimizing acoustics in learning facilities

February 26, 2021 maz_atta

The benefits of a positive acoustic experience extend beyond traditional classrooms. Their relevance can be heard in gyms, aquatic centres, auditoriums, cafeterias, offices, theatres, band rehearsal rooms, recording and broadcast studios, fabrication shops, media centres, and more.

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The challenges with epoxy-set anchors

February 26, 2021 maz_atta

The confinement of epoxy within anchored limestone assemblies can lead to cracking in different types of assemblies. Additional analytical and laboratory studies are needed to further evaluate the mechanism(s) causing cracking for epoxy-set anchors in limestone and other materials.

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Mass timber construction: Building for the better

February 26, 2021 maz_atta

Environmentally responsible development requires high-performance buildings that pay greater attention to both embodied energy and operational impact. Mass timber construction provides an avenue for delivering sustainable buildings of the future.

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