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Critical considerations for replacing a flat roof

March 9, 2013

Re-roofing can be one of the largest capital projects undertaken at a building. When it comes to replacing a flat roof, the options can be overwhelming—each choice comes with its own list of pros and cons. Without careful consideration at the time of design, there could be unexpected or costly consequences down the line. At best, poorly considered choices...

University Builds Up with Timber Addition: The first Canadian law school in three decades is built in Kamloops, B.C.

March 7, 2013

Last year, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Kamloops, B.C., opened the country’s first new law school in more than three decades. As a result, the push was on to move the new cohort of lawyers out of a temporary location and into a permanent home. The growing university had a site in mind—the new law school location would be constructed atop Old Main—an existing two-storey, 122- by 26-m (400- by 84-ft) concrete structure built in 1970, housing classrooms and offices.

A construction worker in a yellow hard hat and harness climbs wooden beams, focusing on safety and the task at hand.

Strengthening oversight and safety in Ontario’s new home construction sector

Achieving Energy-efficient Buildings: Using thermally enhanced channel glass for energy savings

March 4, 2013

In this age of energy conservation, architects and designers must consider the benefits of natural light admitted through fenestration products versus light from electrical systems. With the balance usually swinging toward natural light, it is all about managing the impact on a building’s thermal performance. The main challenge of fenestration assemblies is allowing natural light into the building and effectively distributing it throughout interior spaces.

Achieving Energy-efficient Buildings: Los Angeles Public Library’s Silver Lake Branch

March 4, 2013

Channel glass has the ability to deliver thermal performance over an extensive wall area and can transmit large amounts of natural light into building environments. Many projects have intermixed channel widths, surface textures, insulations, and coatings with areas of clear insulated vision glazing in the same wall to produce striking and efficient light-transmitting effects.

Alberta multi-use recreational facility expanding in phases

March 2, 2013

Located just outside of Cochrane, Alta., Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, is a 18,580-m² (200,000-sf) multi-use recreational centre for the surrounding communities. The design-build project is as much a tribute to green living, as it is active lifestyles.

LEEDing opportunities for glass and glazing

March 1, 2013

Sustainability is a guiding principle for architects around the world. Designs are aimed at conserving our natural resources and improving the quality of life for people inside homes, schools, and office buildings. The specification of glass and glazing assemblies is typically based on the availability of high-performance systems with thermal and solar benefits, as well as the material’s ability to allow natural light into a space.

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