Optimizing addressable notification technology for fire systems performance

July 25, 2017 emissio

While addressable technology has been employed for many years on the ‘detection’ side of fire alarm systems, it can now also be used on the ‘notification’ side. This combination offers a multitude of benefits that can be realized at every stage in the life cycle, from design and installation to operation and ongoing service. Find out more of the benefits here.

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Artichoke-inspired ceilings at heart of shopping mall expansion

Firestopping DIIM in Canada

July 19, 2017 Katie Daniel

Fire resistance is one of the oldest protection strategies in buildings. Continuously joined fire-resistance-rated walls and floors form ‘effective compartmentation’ for an area of any size.

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When One Theatre Becomes Two: Combining the old and the new to deliver exceptional acoustics

July 18, 2017 Katie Daniel

The Toronto Centre for the Arts (TCA) was originally built to offer a mix of smaller theatres, a recital hall, and one main stage for various performing arts presentations.

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Saskatoon hospital upgrades funded from utility savings

July 17, 2017 emissio

The Royal University Hospital (RUH) provides acute-care services for Saskatoon . Working with a building technology and energy service company (ESCO), it has invested $13.6 million to provide critical facility upgrades expected to save $1.4 million annually, along with providing a healthier environment both inside the hospital and in the larger community. Find out what was changed.

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Changing the Language of Concrete: Communicating clearly with the project team

July 17, 2017 Katie Daniel

The Inuit have many different words for snow. ‘Aqilokoa’ means ‘softly falling snow,’ while ‘piegnartog’ describes ‘snow best for driving a sled across,’ and ‘pukak’ refers to ‘fine, powder-like snow on the ground.’

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Placing sound masking on the front line of acoustic design

July 13, 2017 Katie Daniel

Background sound is critical to the levels of speech privacy, noise control, and overall comfort occupants experience within a facility. Indeed, all acoustic design considers this factor when determining sound transmission class (STC) or speech privacy class (SPC), as well as when calculating articulation index (AI) or the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).

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Simplifying barrier-free design across Canada

July 12, 2017 Katie Daniel

Barrier-free, accessible, universal, and inclusive design are all terms used to describe the same thing: a design that creates a built environment usable by everyone. Minimum barrier-free design requirements are derived from the provincial and national building codes.

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New Kid on the (Chopping) Block: Designing with porcelain slabs

July 10, 2017 Katie Daniel

The introduction of super-large-format porcelain slabs into the Canadian market could redefine the countertop concept for high-end residential and hospitality projects including restaurants, bars, hotels, and high-rise condos.

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